OT Security Architect

First Quality Enterprises, Inc.

$100K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Georgia, US
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in operational technology (OT) security
  • Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, and industrial controls
  • Knowledge of NIST and IEC 62443 frameworks
  • Experience in implementing security controls for OT projects
  • Strong project management and time management skills
  • Proficient in OT security automation tools
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and manage OT security events
  • Create IS reference architecture for OT networks
  • Collaborate with OT engineering and SOC teams
  • Define and implement security controls for engineering projects
  • Provide guidance on OT 3rd party vendor assessments
  • Integrate IS controls into OT engineering projects
  • Revise processes to enhance OT Security Operations Framework
  • Perform threat modeling and manage threat vectors
  • Develop and maintain OT security automation tools
  • Create reports and dashboards for senior management

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
  • Paid time off (minimum of three weeks)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision from day one
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Paid parental leave
  • Dependent care FSA with employer match
  • Free diapers for team members with a new baby
  • Tuition assistance for career development
  • Wellness program with insurance premium discounts
  • Additional benefits available.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an OT Security Architectfor our First Quality Enterprise working remotely. This position will be responsible for safeguarding our operational technology infrastructure. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely with periodic travel to our manufacturing sites. First Quality is a growing manufacturing organization that has defined security as one of its key business values. Joining our team will provide you with unique personal and professional growth opportunities where you'll be hands-on and securing cutting-edge industrial automation and technologies contributing to a growing field where cybersecurity directly protects critical processes, manufacturing, and safety.

Primary responsibilities include:
  • Primarily responsible for OT security event monitoring, management, and response
  • Create an IS reference architecture for our OT networks
  • Work with OT engineering team, as well as with SOC team and verify that the reference architecture fits the business processes and requirements
  • Work with OT engineering teams for defining security controls for their on-going projects
  • Provide technical guidance to the GRC team with assessing OT 3rd party vendor and supply chain
  • Integrate with OT engineering projects and verify that the required IS controls are properly implemented
  • Revise and develop processes to strengthen the current OT Security Operations Framework, review policies and highlight the challenges in managing SLAs
  • Perform threat management, threat modeling, identify threat vectors and develop use cases for OT security monitoring including red/blue penetrations tests
  • Responsible for developing, configuring, and maintaining OT security automation and orchestration IR's and tools.
  • Creation of reports, dashboards, metrics for OT security operations and presentation to Sr. Mgmt.
  • Create required standards and procedures (i.e. IS purchasing standard, sanitization process) in coordination with all relevant stakeholders


The ideal candidate should possess the following:
  • Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in OT security and operations.
  • Knowledge of controls and automation equipment and principles (i.e. PLCs, SCADA, DCS, HMIs, VFDs, etc.)
  • Familiarity with security frameworks and standards such as NIST, ICS Mitre ATT&CK, and IEC 62443
  • Experience in defining and implementing security controls for OT engineering projects.
  • Experience managing projects with the abilities to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
  • Experience in developing, configuring, and maintaining OT security automation and orchestration tools.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field. In lieu of degree, related experience will be considered.
  • Background in manufacturing controls is preferred


What We Offer You

We believe that by continuously improving the quality of our benefits, we can help to raise the quality of life for our team members and their families. At First Quality you will receive:
  • Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
  • Paid time off (three-week minimum)
  • Medical, dental and vision starting day one
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
  • Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
  • Tuition assistance
  • Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
  • ...and more!

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