OT Cyber Security Engineer

OT Cyber Security Engineer

Posted: June 18, 2025 Job Type: Permanent Industry: Cybersecurity

Join a Leading Force in Energy Innovation! A top-tier energy infrastructure firm is actively seeking a highly skilled and dedicated OT Cyber Security Engineer to join its dynamic team. This organization stands as a major player in the North American power and energy sector, boasting a strong and proven track record in crucial areas like power generation, robust transmission, and pioneering cutting-edge energy transition technologies. This is a unique opportunity to apply your cybersecurity expertise to critical operational technology environments.

Location & Compensation:

• Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid Work Model)
• Salary: USD $130,000 – $150,000 annually

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Our client fosters an exceptional work environment with a focus on employee well-being and impact:

• Premium Healthcare: Enjoy 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums, ensuring comprehensive coverage for you and your family.
• Generous Time Off: Benefit from paid parental leave and generous time-off policies, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Mission-Driven Culture: Immerse yourself in a mission-driven culture that deeply values innovation, unwavering integrity, collaborative teamwork, and strong personal ownership.
• Impactful Projects: Seize opportunities to work on highly impactful projects that directly contribute to building a cleaner, more reliable energy future for North America.

What You’ll Do:

As an OT Cyber Security Engineer, you will be a critical guardian of the firm’s operational technology systems. Your responsibilities will include:

• OT Security Tool Administration & Enhancement: Administering and continuously enhancing a comprehensive suite of OT security tools. This includes platforms for configuration monitoring, robust logging, targeted vulnerability assessment, and detailed asset inventory management.
• NERC CIP Compliance: Meticulously maintaining and securing critical infrastructure systems in strict compliance with NERC CIP (Critical Infrastructure Protection) standards, ensuring regulatory adherence and operational resilience.
• Security Monitoring & Response: Proactively monitoring and swiftly responding to security events within the OT environment. You’ll perform thorough system audits and support essential compliance reporting activities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborating effectively across various functions with engineers, operators, and external vendors to design, implement, and maintain robust OT security measures.
• Automation & Continuous Improvement: Contributing actively to automation initiatives, developing comprehensive documentation, and fostering continuous improvement within security operations processes.
• Incident Investigation: Participating in investigations of security incidents affecting OT systems, helping to identify root causes and implement effective remediation.
• Security Hardening: Implementing security hardening best practices for various OT devices and systems to reduce the attack surface.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you should possess a strong blend of specialized expertise and practical experience:

• Experience: 4-6 years of direct experience in OT (Operational Technology) cybersecurity, with a strong preference for candidates from the electric utility sector.
• System Administration & Security Tools: A strong background in system administration for industrial control systems and proven experience with various security tools relevant to OT environments.
• Scripting Proficiency: Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell for automation and data analysis.
• NERC CIP Compliance: Hands-on experience and a solid understanding of compliance frameworks, particularly NERC CIP.
• Problem-Solving & Communication: Excellent problem-solving skills to diagnose complex OT security issues and strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.

Additional Beneficial Experience:

Candidates with the following experience will be at a distinct advantage:

• Specific OT Security Tools: Experience with tools like Tripwire (for configuration integrity), Splunk (for SIEM/logging), BigFix (for endpoint management), or ChangeGear (for change management).
• EMS/SCADA Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with EMS (Energy Management Systems)/SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, including their architecture and security considerations.
• Relevant Certifications: Industry certifications such as GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification), CompTIA Security+, or Microsoft MCSA/MCSE.

If you are a passionate OT Cyber Security Engineer ready to make a significant impact within a leading energy infrastructure firm, we encourage you to apply today!