OT Security Analyst

Employment Eligibility Statement

Due to specific project and client requirements, this position is open to U.S. Citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents (s). Sponsorship is not available at this time.

Danta Technologies evaluates all candidates in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and EEOC guidelines. All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Title: OT Security Analyst

Location: Dallas, TX-75202 (Onsite position)

Contract: 6+ months & extendable

Pay Rate - $43/hr on W2/Danta Technologies payroll (OR) $50/hr on C2C

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from various tools (SIEM, SOAR, IIDS) and investigate potential incidents impacting OT systems.
• Analyze logs common in ICS/SCADA systems to identify indicators of compromise.
• Perform initial triage of alerts, determining validity, severity, and priority based on log analysis, event data and threat intelligence.
• Differentiate between true positives, false positives, and benign events to minimize unnecessary escalations.
• Work with Shift Leads to refine detection rules, reduce false positives, and develop new use cases to optimize detection capabilities within the OT environment.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of runbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and incident response playbooks.
• Thoroughly document all alert triage activities, findings, and decisions in the SOC''s ticketing system.
• Participate in training sessions and simulations to stay current on cyber threats, OT security best practices, and monitoring tools.
• Stay current on NERC-CIP standards (specifically 2/3), NIST CSF, Purdue Model for Industrial Control Systems, ISO 27001 frameworks, and other relevant OT security regulations.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor''s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in a cybersecurity role.
• 1-2 years of experience working with OT/SCADA environments is highly desirable.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Network+, Security+, CySA+) are a plus.
• Foundational understanding of industrial protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 104.
• Experience with security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, and IIDS platforms.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly (written and verbal) to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a 24/7 shift-based SOC environment, including covering for teammates and occasional after-hours support.

Measures of Success

• Effectively prioritize and manage alerts in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to improvements in key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Respond (MTTR).
• Maintain adherence to SOC Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture.

Note:

Danta offers competitive compensation to W2 employees. Where applicable, employees may elect to participate in available healthcare plans, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Compensation rates and salary ranges are determined based on multiple factors, including qualifications, relevant experience, and geographic location.