Prin Cybersecurity Specialist - Exempt

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced OT Cybersecurity Analyst contractor to support the execution of Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity site assessments across enterprise manufacturing, industrial, and operational environments. This role will play a critical part in advancing the organization’s broader OT cybersecurity program through assessment execution, risk identification, documentation, and remediation support.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct OT cybersecurity site assessments across manufacturing plants, industrial facilities, and operational environments.
• Evaluate OT environments for cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps.
• Assess industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA systems, PLCs, HMIs, historians, and supporting OT infrastructure.
• Document current-state OT architectures, asset inventories, network segmentation, and security controls.
• Identify gaps against OT cybersecurity standards, policies, and best practices.
• Support risk analysis and remediation planning activities.
• Develop assessment reports, findings documentation, and executive summaries.
• Collaborate with site operations, engineering, IT, and cybersecurity teams during assessments and remediation discussions.
• Support development and maturation of the enterprise OT cybersecurity program.
• Aid in OT security governance, standards alignment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track remediation actions and support follow-up validation activities.
• Maintain awareness of emerging OT threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in OT/ICS cybersecurity or industrial network security.
• Experience conducting cybersecurity assessments within OT or industrial environments.
• Working knowledge of:
• ICS/SCADA systems
• Industrial networking protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC, etc.)
• PLCs, HMIs, historians, and control systems
• Network segmentation and OT architecture
• Familiarity with OT cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as:
• NIST CSF
• IEC 62443
• NIST 800-82
• ISA/IEC standards
• Experience with vulnerability identification and risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong documentation and technical reporting skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and operational stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to operational sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, energy, utilities, oil & gas, or critical infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of OT asset discovery and monitoring tools.
• Experience supporting enterprise OT cybersecurity programs.
• Relevant certifications preferred:
• GICSP
• CISSP
• ISC²
• Security+
• ISA/IEC 62443 certifications
• Experience with one or more major industrial vendors/platforms is preferred, including:
• Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley
• Siemens
• Schneider Electric
• Client Digital
• ClientEmerson
• ABB
• Yokogawa
• Integration between OT and enterprise IT environments.
• Industrial IoT (IIoT) technologies.
• Edge computing platforms.
• OT data integration into cloud environments.

Additional Information

This is a contract role supporting a large-scale OT cybersecurity initiative. Candidates must be able to work collaboratively across IT, OT, engineering, and operational teams. Travel requirements may vary depending on assessment schedules and site locations.