OT Security Engineer (IT & OT Vulnerability Assessment)

San Diego, CA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago
Contract Corp To Corp
Contract Independent
6 Months
No Travel Required
On-site
$50 - $60/hr
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Job Details

Skills

  • OT

Summary

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform onsite OT Vulnerability Assessments across industrial environments.
  • Conduct vulnerability scanning and risk assessments for both OT and IT assets.
  • Utilize OT security tools such as Nozomi, Claroty, Tenable.ot, Microsoft Defender for IoT, etc.
  • Perform IT vulnerability assessments using Nessus Professional, Qualys, Rapid7, etc.
  • Review industrial networks, PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, engineering workstations, servers, and network devices.
  • Prepare assessment reports, risk ratings, remediation recommendations, and executive summaries.
  • Present findings and recommendations to client stakeholders and management teams.
  • Coordinate with plant operations, automation, and IT teams during assessments.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 8+ years of experience in OT/ICS Cybersecurity and Industrial Automation.
  • Hands-on experience with PLC, SCADA, HMI Programming and Commissioning.
  • Strong understanding of ICS/OT architectures, Purdue Model, IEC 62443, and NIST 800-82.
  • Experience performing OT Vulnerability Assessments in manufacturing, utilities, energy, mining, or critical infrastructure environments.
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Nozomi Networks
    • Claroty
    • Tenable.ot
  • Experience conducting IT Vulnerability Assessments using:
    • Nessus Professional
    • Qualys
    • Rapid7
  • Knowledge of industrial protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, OPC-UA, Ethernet/IP, and Profinet.
  • Strong report writing, presentation, and client-facing communication skills.

Preferred Certifications

  • IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals
  • GICSP
  • CISSP

Ideal Candidate

A hands-on OT Security professional capable of independently performing IT & OT Vulnerability Assessments, conducting onsite plant assessments, preparing detailed reports, presenting findings to clients, and recommending practical remediation measures.

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  • Dice Id: 91172418
  • Position Id: 9119834
  • Posted 1 day ago

Company Info

About Empresent Global, LLC

At Empresent Global, we take pride in being a premier Total Manpower Solutions Company, operating under the Indian Companies Act 1956. Our journey is a testament to our commitment to excellence. Nestled in the bustling heart of Mumbai, our computerized, state-of-the-art office serves as the nerve center of our operations. At Empresent Global, we transcend borders to redefine the paradigm of overseas manpower recruitment.

Navigating Vast Avenues, Connecting Talents

Distinguished as a leading global manpower recruitment service provider, Empresent Global specializes in sourcing talent across Information Technology, IT enabled services, Civil/Mechanical Construction, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Hospitality, Medical, Paramedical, Facility Management, BMS, and Allied Industries. Our global footprint spans United states, key GCC countries, including Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, reaffirming our commitment to connect talents with opportunities on an international scale.

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Ashok Shetty

Recruiter @ Empresent Global, LLC

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