Cyber Security Specialist

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced ICS Cybersecurity Specialist to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing critical industrial control systems, conducting cybersecurity risk assessments, implementing security controls, monitoring OT environments, responding to security incidents, and ensuring compliance with ISA/IEC 62443 and other industrial cybersecurity standards.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with SCADA, DCS, PLC, SIS, industrial networks, SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, vulnerability management, and OT security frameworks
. Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Chemical, Energy, Utilities, Manufacturing, or Process Industries is highly preferred.

• Design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity controls for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT).
• Develop and maintain OT cybersecurity strategies, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Implement defense-in-depth strategies for industrial environments.
• Ensure secure operation of critical infrastructure and industrial automation systems.

Secure and support:

• SCADA Systems
• Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
• Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)
• Engineering Workstations
• Historians
• Industrial Communication Networks

Implement secure configurations and hardening practices for industrial assets.

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments for ISC/OT environments.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and gap analysis.
• Recommend mitigation strategies and remediation plans.
• Assess cybersecurity risks associated with industrial automation systems.
• Track remediation activities until closure.

• Monitor OT security events using SIEM platforms.
• Configure and manage IDS/IPS solutions.
• Monitor endpoint security for industrial assets.
• Investigate cybersecurity incidents.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Coordinate incident response and recovery activities.
• Develop incident response playbooks for OT environments.

• Secure industrial networks.
• Configure and manage industrial firewalls.
• Monitor network traffic.
• Implement network segmentation.
• Secure remote access solutions.
• Support Zero Trust initiatives where applicable.

• Perform system hardening for OT assets.
• Implement patch management strategies.
• Manage secure baseline configurations.
• Validate system integrity after updates.
• Ensure compliance with OEM recommendations and cybersecurity best practices.

• Ensure compliance with:
• ISA/IEC 62443
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (preferred)
• NIST SP 800-82 (preferred)
• Organizational cybersecurity policies
• Conduct cybersecurity audits.
• Prepare compliance documentation.
• Support internal and external audits.

Prepare and maintain:

• Cybersecurity Policies
• Security Standards
• Risk Assessment Reports
• Vulnerability Assessment Reports Audit Reports
• Incident Reports
• Compliance Documentation
• Technical Recommendations
• Security Procedures

• Work closely with:
• Control Systems Engineers
• Instrumentation Engineers
• Operations Teams
• Maintenance Teams
• IT Infrastructure Teams
• Network Engineers
• Cybersecurity Teams
• Vendors and OEMs

Support cybersecurity improvement initiatives across industrial environments.

• Conduct OT cybersecurity awareness sessions.
• Develop cybersecurity best practice guidelines.
• Support user awareness programs.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and operations teams.

Bachelor's Degree in:

• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Instrumentation Engineering
• Automation Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Related Engineering Discipline

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Control Systems Engineering, Industrial Automation, or Industrial Operations.
• Minimum 3+ years of dedicated experience in IC/OT Cybersecurity.
• Experience in:
• Oil & Gas
• Petrochemical
• Chemical
• Manufacturing
• Energy
• Utilities
• Process Industries