About the Role
As the Cybersecurity Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical execution and delivery of a range of lifecycle OT & IT Cybersecurity solutions and services for external customers. Your role includes managing the implementation of cybersecurity solutions, conducting site visits to maintain these solutions, providing training, and consulting on cybersecurity matters as needed. You will ensure that the necessary cybersecurity infrastructure supports applications and may also gather and define requirements for cybersecurity projects.
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Responsibilities
- Serve as the principal technical consultant, providing strategic and complex expertise to help customers define their needs in the Cybersecurity domain. Supervise and mentor other consultants.
- Lead and manage cybersecurity projects for OT systems and networks, overseeing planning, execution, and delivery.
- Develop and implement cybersecurity controls and safeguards to protect OT systems and networks.
- Assess and analyze the cybersecurity posture of OT systems and networks; identify vulnerabilities and risks; recommend remediation measures.
- Conduct security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments on OT systems and networks.
- Develop and implement cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines for OT systems and networks.
- Provide expert guidance and consulting on OT cybersecurity best practices and technologies.
- Assist in the design, configuration, and maintenance of cybersecurity controls for OT systems and networks.
- Collaborate with teams and departments to ensure integration of cybersecurity into OT projects and operations.
- Stay updated on the latest OT cybersecurity trends, threats, and best practices.
- Develop and deliver OT cybersecurity training for customers and team members.
- Respond to cybersecurity incidents and provide guidance on remediation efforts.
- Lead Cybersecurity factory and site Acceptance testing (FAT/SAT).
- Create and present technical documentation as needed (FDS, DDS, FAT, MOS, etc.).
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in OT Industrial Control Systems, encompassing technologies such as DCS, SCADA, PLCs, HMI, and Data Historians (e.g., OSI PI, EDNA, Wonderware).
- Understanding of Cybersecurity Frameworks (e.g., NIST, NCSC, ISO 27001, COBIT) and ICS protocols (e.g., BACnet, Modbus, PROFINET, PROFIBUS).
- Excellent consultancy, communication and analytical skills.
- Effective stakeholder management, time management, and organizational skills.
- Fluent in English; fluency in another language is an advantage.
- 5+ years’ experience in networks.
- 8+ years of experience in installing and managing network-based firewalls, preferably Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, or other top-tier products.
- 8+ years of experience in network troubleshooting using sniffers.
- 8+ years of experience in installing and managing network-based Intrusion Detection products.
- 8+ years of advanced systems administration (Windows Active Directory).
- 8+ years of experience in implementing End-Point security solutions and EDR (Antivirus, Data Leakage Prevention, Host IPS, Whitelisting).
- 8+ years of experience in implementing system backup solutions.
- 8+ years of experience in implementing patch management solutions.
- 5+ years of scripting skills and programming experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.).
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Empowerment with Purpose
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