OT/ICS Cybersecurity Consultant

About the role

Based in our Round Rock, Texas location, you will be implementing cybersecurity solutions for process control systems at customer sites around the world. The process control industries have many critical applications and require a high degree of safety and availability. You will be part of a team that delivers global services to protect such systems and support Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) architecture against cyber-attacks.

Responsibilities

• Implement security tools and solutions in process control systems, ensuring systems are properly configured, optimized, and tested.
• Review customer security procedures and concepts.
• Analyze risks and threats to process control systems.
• Train users on supported security products and procedures.
• Collaborate with senior engineers as well as customers in developing best practices and security standards.
• Draft technical and security-related documents, controls, and packages for customers as well as peer documentation based on your security expertise.
• Work to understand customers' security concerns and requirements.
• Perform cybersecurity assessments of control systems and surrounding IT infrastructure.
• Validate cybersecurity solutions while collaborating with internal test groups to assure the expected functionality is comprehensive and correct.
• Give technical advice, recommendations, and presentations to convince customers to adopt/accept proposed cybersecurity solutions.

Who you are

You are a collaborative cybersecurity professional who effectively partners with cross-functional teams to secure Operational Technology (OT) environments while balancing business objectives and risk management. You demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, using data and technical expertise such as knowledge on Cyber Compliance and codes such as IEC62443 & NIST 2 to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and implement practical security solutions. You take ownership of outcomes, driving initiatives forward with accountability and a commitment to continuous improvement. You are adaptable and customer-focused, able to communicate complex cybersecurity concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders while fostering trust and building strong working relationships across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of practical IT/OT work experience.
• 5+ years of related experience in design/implementation of cybersecurity solutions or cybersecurity standards and initiatives.
• Experience and knowledge of defense-in-depth, trust levels, privileges, and permissions.
• Practical experience with security software such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), antivirus, whitelisting technologies, patch management solutions, firewalls, routing/switching, packet analysis, among others.
• Experience with cybersecurity standards, frameworks and practices adopted by multiple industries (e.g. ISA99/IEC 62443, NERC, NIST, etc.).
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Preferred qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with ability to clearly communicate technical information to a range of audiences.
• Highly motivated to work in the security area and interact with customers.
• CISSP / GICSP cybersecurity certifications, or similar accreditation from recognized entities such as SANS, ISACA, (ISC)².
• Experience in design, implementation, or life cycle support of process automation and control systems.
• Experience with Industrial Control System challenges in multiple industries.

Benefits

• Market-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan.
• Variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage.
• Family formation benefits in addition to paid parental leave (maternal and paternal).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee resource groups and recognition programs