OT Security Specialist

Job Title

OT Security Specialist

Granite City, IL

12 Months

$55-$60/hr on W2

• Liaison & Governance:
  Serve as the dedicated security consultant for plant operations and process control SMEs; attend operational and process control meetings to align site-level goals with corporate cybersecurity standards.
• Asset &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Facilitate the maintenance of accurate OT asset inventories and conduct system boundary security assessments to ensure network visibility and compliance.
• Resilience & Response:
  Lead the development and maintenance of incident response and recovery plans tailored to the OT environment. Serve as the on-site lead for security incident triage and coordination.
• Technical Support:
  Oversee OT network segmentation activities, including the planning, scheduling, and approval of firewall policies and network configuration changes in coordination with Corporate Cybersecurity.
• Risk Remediation:
  Identify and assist in the remediation of risks for non-compliant networks and devices, including Wireless, IIoT, and legacy systems.
• Safety & Availability:
  Ensure all security controls are implemented with an "availability-first" mindset, prioritizing plant safety and production uptime.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience:
  
  3+ years in cybersecurity, network engineering, or controls engineering.
• Industry Focus: 1–2 years of experience supporting OT/ICS environments in manufacturing, utilities, or similar industrial settings.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Deep understanding of network architecture, security controls, and IT/OT protocols (TCP/IP, Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA, PROFINET).
• Communication:
  Ability to explain complex technical risks and concepts in a clear, easy-to-understand format for non-technical stakeholders.