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OT Security Engineer

Job in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Network Security, Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 160000 USD Yearly USD 110000.00 160000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Secure complex and legacy OT infrastructures in industrial environments
  • Analyse and map OT networks
  • Assess risks and develop mitigation strategies
  • Strengthen network segmentation and support IP renumbering
  • Configure and manage firewalls, including Fortinet solutions
  • Implement OT firewalling, automated network monitoring, or network restructuring
  • Continuously monitor OT environments using SNMP, Net Flow, or similar protocols
  • Manage Active Directory
  • Cooperate with operations, IT, and engineering teams to align security with production needs
  • Translate complex OT security concepts into clear business-relevant language
  • Represent the company in client meetings and on-site engagements
  • Identify risks and propose solutions during commissioning, testing, and audit phases
  • Travel to customer sites during key project phases, including commissioning, testing, and audits
  • Contribute to projects involving automation, process control, data management, and MES/MOM systems for manufacturers
Requirements
  • Strong analytical mindset and practical/hands-on experience securing industrial environments
  • In-depth knowledge of OT security and networking in industrial environments, including SCADA, PLCs, and DCS
  • Experience analysing and mapping complex or legacy OT networks
  • Hands-on experience with segmentation and IP (re-)numbering of OT networks
  • Experience with risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies
  • Practical understanding of firewalls, network segmentation, and secure architecture principles
  • Understanding of the Purdue model
  • Hands-on implementation experience with at least one of OT firewalling, automated network monitoring, or network restructuring
  • Proficiency in continuous monitoring using SNMP, Net Flow, or similar protocols
  • Knowledge of Fortinet firewall configuration
  • Experience with Active Directory management
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent English communication skills required
  • Spanish and French are strong assets
  • Comfortable working cross-culturally and adapting communication style during international travel
  • Flexibility for short-term international travel
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization
  • No explicit educational credential required
  • No minimum years of experience specified
  • Nozomi Networks experience is a plus
  • Cisco certificate is a plus
  • Palo Alto firewall configuration is a plus
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in securing complex OT infrastructures, including risk assessment, network segmentation, and firewall management. Proficient in translating technical security concepts into business-relevant language while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • OT Security Expertise
  • Network Segmentation
  • Firewall Configuration
  • Risk Assessment
  • Continuous Monitoring
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
  • OT Security
  • Network Mapping
  • Risk Mitigation Strategies
  • IP Renumbering
  • Firewalls
  • SNMP
  • Net Flow
  • Active Directory Management
  • Purdue Model Understanding
  • Automation and Process Control
Soft Skills
  • Analytical Mindset
  • Verbal Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Cross-Cultural Adaptability
  • Flexibility for Travel
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Cisco Certificate
Industry Keywords
  • SCADA
  • PLCs
  • DCS
  • Industrial Environments
  • OT Networks
Tools & Technologies
  • Fortinet Solutions
  • Nozomi Networks
  • Cisco
  • Palo Alto Firewalls
  • MES/MOM Systems
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