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
