OT​/ICS Security Engineer

Pacific Coast Producers | Full‑Time | On‑Site | Exempt

$110,000-$140,000/year (based on experience)

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking a talented and innovative OT/ICS Security Engineer to join our team in Woodland, CA. PCP is dedicated to investing in its people and fostering a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high‑quality food for customers across North America.

We are seeking a highly skilled OT/ICS Security Engineer to enhance the security posture of our Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) environments. This role is critical in ensuring the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of industrial networks, protecting critical infrastructure, and implementing robust cybersecurity strategies tailored to the unique needs of our industrial environments.

• This is a hands‑on role that involves administering and implementing solutions, planning strategically, and resolving issues as they arise—all while maintaining sensitivity to plant and distribution center operations.
• Implement and support OT/ICS security strategies that align with business goals and meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, manage vulnerabilities, and conduct security audits across operational technology systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and operations teams to integrate cybersecurity best practices into servers, PCs, SCADA, DCS, PLCs, and other industrial control systems.
• Monitor for cybersecurity threats, incidents, and anomalies impacting industrial assets, and coordinate appropriate response actions.
• Maintain OT security policies, procedures, and training programs to build awareness and strengthen security practices.
• Work closely with the CIO/CISO, VP of Operations, and Director of Engineering—teamwork and collaboration are critical to success in this role.
• Review existing architectures, identify security gaps, and recommend prioritized improvements with a risk‑aware approach.
• Partner with external vendors and consultants to evaluate and implement new security technologies and solutions.
• Ensure security initiatives align with frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISA/IEC 62443, CIS Controls, and MITRE ATT&CK for ICs.
• Participate in incident response efforts for OT‑related breaches, including forensic investigations and corrective action planning.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to audit and test networks, servers, and OT/ICS equipment to ensure system integrity and security.

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 1 year specifically focused on OT/ICS environments.
• Strong networking background.
• Knowledge of SCADA, PLCs, DCS, HMIs, IIoT, and industrial network protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, OPC‑UA, and BACnet.
• Some hands‑on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, network segmentation, and endpoint protection in OT environments.
• Strong analytical skills in threat detection, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non‑technical teams.

• Familiarity with risk management methodologies and compliance standards such as NERC CIP, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CISA guidelines.
• While not required, the following certifications are considered a plus: CISSP, GICSP, GRID, CISM, ISA/IEC 62443 Expert.
• The ability to strategize, document, and implement business continuity and disaster recovery.

$110,000-$140,000 per year; candidate will be paid based on their work experience and skills. This is a full‑time, on‑site role based at our Production Facility in Woodland, CA. Occasional travel to our other locations in California and Oregon will be required; frequency may vary based on business needs.

The base salary range reflects the reasonable expectation for what the company anticipates paying for this role at…