Senior OT Security Analyst

About the role

The Junior Industrial Cyber Security Engineer supports, develops, and provides technical guidance for cybersecurity across industrial and control‑system projects. The role ensures that solutions, technical specifications, and deliverables meet client requirements, safety standards, and regulatory codes. Collaboration with the engineering team, project managers, technical teams, and other engineering departments is essential to provide technical support and ensure successful project execution from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, testing, and improvement of software and tooling used across cybersecurity projects.
• Contribute hands‑on to engineering activities in line with each project’s strategy.
• Analyze technical and network information to support engineering and security decisions.
• Collaborate with technical leaders and project managers on design, review, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in design and code review meetings, providing technical input.
• Support testing and commissioning, ensuring solutions operate as intended.
• Maintain compliance with safety, quality, and security standards.
• Document work clearly and accurately.

Skills and Competencies

• 2–4 years of hands‑on experience in software development, networking, or cybersecurity.
• Exposure to industrial control systems or OT environments.
• Python programming for building tools and automation (preferred).
• Networking fundamentals and ability to analyze network traffic and packet captures.
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems.
• Understanding of core cybersecurity concepts.
• Scripting and automation experience.
• Familiarity with industrial control system protocols.

Experience

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Attention to accuracy—verifies findings and reports honestly.
• Effective written and verbal communication for working with technical teams.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn and take technical direction.
• Awareness of OT security standards and frameworks.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline (required).
• Coursework or concentration in cybersecurity, networking, or control systems (required).
• Related master’s degree is a plus (preferred).
• 0–2 years of experience in software development, networking, or cybersecurity, including academic projects, internships, or CTF experience.
• Entry‑level candidates, current students, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply; internship and co‑op opportunities are available.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications are a plus.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Pay

Salary: $55,000 – $75,000 USD gross annual.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic Life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vacation/PTO