Cybersecurity Risk Manager
Rate: $46.50-$62/hour
About the Role
We are seeking a Manager / Senior Manager, Cybersecurity - IT, OT, IoT & ICS Security to drive continuous growth and maturity of cybersecurity capabilities across enterprise Information Technology and Operational Technology environments. This role plays a critical part in protecting enterprise systems, manufacturing operations, plant-floor technologies, industrial control systems, connected devices, and business-critical infrastructure.
In this role, you will work closely with Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Plant Operations, Engineering, Automation teams, and third-party partners to strengthen security operations, reduce cyber risk, and support reliable manufacturing operations. This position requires a strong blend of hands-on cybersecurity operations experience, operational technology security expertise, and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced and cost-focused manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
You will deliver value through functions including, but not limited to:
- Leading and supporting cybersecurity capabilities across IT, OT, IoT, and ICS environments
- Supporting the maturity of the OT cybersecurity program, including governance, risk management, standards, processes, and technical controls
- Defining and implementing OT cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, playbooks, and operating models
- Partnering with plant operations, engineering, automation, and IT teams to identify, prioritize, and reduce cybersecurity risks across manufacturing sites
- Supporting the development and execution of cybersecurity roadmaps for manufacturing, industrial networks, control systems, and connected plant technologies
- Providing cybersecurity oversight for plant-floor systems including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, historians, manufacturing execution systems, and related infrastructure
- Assessing and improving network segmentation, secure remote access, asset visibility, vulnerability management, logging, monitoring, backup, recovery, and incident response capabilities across OT environments
- Collaborating with IT Security Operations to ensure effective detection, response, escalation, and remediation of cybersecurity events
- Supporting cybersecurity alert and incident response activities, including coordination with internal teams, vendors, and external partners
- Supporting cybersecurity assessments, risk reviews, site evaluations, control validation, and remediation planning for manufacturing facilities
- Partnering with infrastructure, network, endpoint, identity, cloud, application, and security teams to align OT cybersecurity capabilities with enterprise security operations
- Evaluating and guiding the secure deployment of new technologies, manufacturing systems, industrial connectivity, and modernization initiatives
- Working with third-party service providers, equipment vendors, system integrators, and managed security partners to ensure cybersecurity requirements are implemented
- Supporting cybersecurity compliance, audit, and risk management activities
- Developing metrics, reporting, and executive-level updates communicating cybersecurity risk, program maturity, and operational impact
- Coaching and mentoring stakeholders to improve cybersecurity awareness and operational discipline across IT and OT environments
Work Location & Travel Requirements
- This role is a full-time position based primarily in Oak Brook, IL
- Travel is required to support manufacturing sites, cybersecurity assessments, program implementation, vendor activities, and incident response
- Anticipated travel: 10%-25%, depending on business needs
- May require periodic plant-floor access, including work around manufacturing equipment and industrial systems
Qualifications & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor s degree or higher in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Automation, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security operations, infrastructure security, operational technology security, or related disciplines
- Strong working knowledge of OT, IoT, and ICS environments including industrial networks, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, historians, and manufacturing systems
- Experience supporting cybersecurity in manufacturing, industrial, energy, utilities, logistics, or similar operational environments
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity operations (monitoring, detection, incident response, vulnerability management, endpoint security, IAM, network security, risk management)
- Experience supporting OT cybersecurity programs, standards, assessments, and remediation plans
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as:
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- NIST SP 800-82
- IEC 62443
- CIS Controls
- MITRE ATT&CK for ICS
- Experience with:
- Network segmentation and industrial DMZs
- Secure remote access
- Asset discovery and vulnerability assessment
- Backup/recovery and logging/monitoring in OT
- Strong collaboration skills across plant operations, engineering, IT, vendors, and leadership
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to translate technical risks into business-aligned recommendations
- Hands-on, operational mindset focused on balancing security with manufacturing uptime and reliability
- Preferred certifications:
- CISSP, CISM
- GICSP, GRID
- GCIA, GCIH
- Security+, CCNA
- IEC 62443 or similar
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