OT / ICS Security Implementation Expert

Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced OT/ICS Security Implementation Expert to join our cybersecurity team for large-scale industrial and infrastructure projects.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in implementing, integrating, and securing Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) environments across substations, control centers, and critical infrastructure sites.
Strong experience with leading security vendors and deep knowledge of NCA OTCC, IEC 62443, and international OT security standards is essential.

Key Responsibilities:
OT/ICS Security Implementation:

• Lead deployment, configuration, and integration of OT/ICS security solutions across substations, control centers, and critical sites.
• Perform system hardening, secure architecture implementation, and configuration validation.
• Support testing, commissioning, and go-live activities for OT cybersecurity deployments.

Network & Perimeter Security:

• Implement and manage:
• Fortinet & Palo Alto Firewalls
• Network Segmentation & Micro-segmentation
• Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS)

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Endpoint & Application Security:

• Deploy and manage:
• Trellix ePO
• Application Whitelisting solutions

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OT Asset & Configuration Management:

• Implement Verve Asset Management for visibility and configuration control.

Backup & Recovery:

• Configure and manage Acronis Backup solutions for OT environments.

Secure Access & Media Control:

• Deploy and manage:
• Honeywell SMX (Secure Media Exchange)
• NETOP Secure Remote Access

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Threat Detection & Monitoring:

• Implement OT visibility and anomaly detection using:
• Nozomi Networks
• Splunk (UF/HF)
• Kiwi Syslog
• SolarWinds (NPM/NCM)

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Governance & Compliance:

• Conduct risk assessments and security reviews in OT environments.
• Ensure compliance with:
• NCA OTCC
• IEC 62443
• NERC CIP
• NIST 800-82
• Develop incident response playbooks and operational resilience procedures.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure security, safety, and regulatory compliance across industrial sites.

Requirements:
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on OT/ICS cybersecurity implementation experience.
• Strong experience working on MEGA infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Deep knowledge of ICS/SCADA protocols:
• Modbus
• DNP3
• OPC
• IEC 61850

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Preferred Certifications:

• IEC 62443 Certification
• GICSP / GRID
• Fortinet / Palo Alto certifications
• Trellix / Nozomi certifications

Key Skills:

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills
• Ability to work in high-pressure, multi-site project environments
• Strong stakeholder coordination skills