Job Description

Security Engineer

Location: Peoria, IL; Nashville, TN; or Dallas, TX

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm CST (Onsite)

Job Type: W2 Contract, potential to extend or convert

Pay Range: $70 - 76/hourly with optional benefits packages including PTO, holiday pay, medical insurance, and 401k

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

This position will work directly with our Operational Technology Security Engineers on securing our growing OT environment, including industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA systems, and connected IoT devices. The individual will participate in initiatives to enhance OT cybersecurity, collaborating with global manufacturing and facility teams to secure critical infrastructure. This role requires strong technical expertise and a deep understanding of cybersecurity trends to protect OT assets from evolving threats.

Typical Task Breakdown:

• Attend daily meetings with the Operational Technology Security Engineering team for real-time updates on the program.
• Work directly with core program team members and project team members.
• Lead execution of OT Security Program initiatives.
• Conduct design and architecture reviews, ensuring security artifacts align with industry standards and regulations.
• Assist in OT remediation and mitigation efforts for identified security gaps.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and facility teams to integrate leading security practices in OT environments.
• Work closely with business partners to gain insights into the operational environment and specific OT security needs.

Education & Experience Required:

• 10+ years total experience in IT or manufacturing positions.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Networking, Manufacturing Engineering, Information Security, or related fields.
• Associate's degree in the above fields is also acceptable.

Technical Skills (Required):

• 5+ years’ experience in managing factory manufacturing systems and networks.
• 5+ years’ experience in Cybersecurity, Networking, or Operational Technology.
• 1+ years’ experience in Visio.
• Experience with various ICS and SCADA equipment, including PLCs, DCSs, BMSs, and HMIs.
• Knowledge of IT (DNS, DHCP, and OT protocols (Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, DNP3, BACnet, Profinet, OPC).
• Ability to evaluate a technical solution for cybersecurity risks and work with customers on developing OT solutions with security in mind.
• Experience in security processes, including vulnerability assessment, risk analysis, and defense-in-depth.

Technical Skills (Desired):

• Experience with OT vulnerability management.
• Experience with monitoring of OT networks.
• 5+ years of experience in Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and system integration, with a focus on ICS and SCADA systems.
• 1+ years’ experience in Project Management activities and capabilities.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical security concepts to non-security audiences.
• Professional certifications (CISSP, GISCP, GRID, GPEN, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience managing multiple priorities and projects.
• Proven ability to develop and present security metrics and analysis to senior leadership.
• Experience establishing and/or managing an OT Community of Practice.

Soft Skills (Required):

• Driven, accountable, reliable, works well with others, good communication skills.
• Ability to evaluate a technical solution for cybersecurity risks and work with customers on developing OT solutions with security in mind.

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