Security Engineer

7 days ago

Kansas City KS United States SPECTRAFORCE Full time

Job Title: Security Engineer - Operational Technology (OT)

Location: Kansas City KS USA 66111

Duration: 6 Months Assignment (Contract to hire)

Shift: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Standard)


Summary

As an Operational Technology (OT) Security Engineer at CLIENT, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity measures that protect CLIENT’s manufacturing capabilities from cyber threats and vulnerabilities.


Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in designing, monitoring, and enforcing cybersecurity standards, procedures, and controls within manufacturing plant environments, covering areas such as physical security, network segmentation, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
  • Partner with manufacturing sites, engineering, and IT teams to analyze current OT architecture and integrate cybersecurity measures across plant facilities.
  • Develop and maintain OT-specific cybersecurity documentation, including risk registers, dashboards, and detailed reports to communicate OT risk posture effectively to stakeholders.
  • Assess current security architectures to identify vulnerabilities and design enhanced protections.
  • Implement an ongoing vulnerability detection and remediation program for OT systems and oversee vulnerability testing.
  • Conduct risk assessments on OT systems using frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and ISA/IEC 62443 to identify vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.
  • Continuously monitor OT networks for unusual activities and potential security breaches.
  • Develop and maintain an OT incident response plan for cybersecurity incidents, covering detection, response, and recovery.
  • Drive continuous improvement of cybersecurity policies, procedures, and tools, enhancing CLIENT’s OT security framework.
  • Lead training sessions to promote cybersecurity best practices and ensure compliance with security policies.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to OT cybersecurity.


Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science, or a related field (equivalent work experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis).
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in information security, IT, or industrial control systems (ICS) engineering.
  • Basic understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Windows-based PCs, VMs, and industrial network architectures. Experience in ICS security is highly desirable.
  • Proven experience selecting, designing, architecting, and deploying security technologies in an OT/ICS environment, with a demonstrated understanding of OT/ICS critical infrastructure, threats, vulnerabilities, and attack paths.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Understanding of cybersecurity threats (e.g., denial of service, ransomware) and mitigation approaches.
  • Capability to apply cybersecurity standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-82 for ICS, ISA-62443).
  • Knowledge of security controls for both on-premise and cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure), including Active Directory and Windows systems.
  • Familiarity with SCADA, PLC, and HMI system architectures.
  • Advanced knowledge of network technologies, protocols, and telecommunications principles.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively convey complex concepts, policies, and procedures to diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to influence, collaborate, and communicate across various levels and teams.
  • Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills.
  • Capable of conducting research into networking issues and prioritizing tasks effectively.
  • Proven track record of process improvement and execution.
  • Ability to work well in a team and independently identify and communicate emerging security threats and industry trends.

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