Security Engineer

Overview

On Site
$140,000 - $200,000
Full Time

Skills

security

Job Details

Security Engineer - Operational Technology Projects

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer to provide security governance and oversight for active Operational Technology (OT) projects. The successful candidate will ensure comprehensive security integration throughout project lifecycles while maintaining alignment with established cybersecurity frameworks, particularly NIST standards, in critical infrastructure environments.

Core Responsibilities

Security Governance & Advisory

  • Provide expert security controls and governance guidance for in-flight OT projects
  • Ensure security requirements integration from project initiation through deployment
  • Conduct comprehensive security risk assessments and gap analyses on project designs and configurations
  • Validate project deliverable alignment with NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST SP 800-82, and NIST SP 800-53 controls

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with engineering, IT, OT, and compliance teams to implement security-by-design methodologies
  • Support audit preparation and response activities related to project security posture
  • Facilitate security awareness and best practice adoption across project teams

Documentation & Reporting

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project-specific security documentation including control matrices, risk assessments, and compliance evidence
  • Track and report control deficiencies, risk exposures, and compliance status to security leadership and project stakeholders
  • Create and enforce security policies and procedures specific to OT systems and project environments

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline (equivalent professional experience will be considered)
  • Minimum 5 years cybersecurity experience with at least 2 years in OT or industrial environments

Technical Expertise

  • Deep understanding of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, and NIST SP 800-82 standards
  • Proficiency with industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA systems, and network segmentation methodologies
  • Demonstrated experience in control assessments, risk evaluations, and policy compliance validation within technical project environments

Professional Skills

  • Proven track record of successful collaboration with both technical and business stakeholders in complex organizational environments
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
  • Strong analytical and documentation capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Industry certifications: CISSP, GICSP, CISM, or CRISC
  • Direct experience in utility, energy, or critical infrastructure sectors
  • Knowledge of NERC CIP compliance standards
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