Operational Technology Security Engineer

Job Listing ID:

4482559

Job Title:

Operational Technology Security Engineer Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

04/29/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

Not Provided Shift:

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Operational Technology Security Engineer Anywhere Type:

Permanent Category:

Security Industry:

Government Workplace Type:

Remote Reference ID:

JN -042026-106569

Date Posted:

04/26/2026

Shortcut:

http://careers.eliassen.com/

EYewvM Description Recommended Jobs Description:

Remote Our client seeks an Operational Technology Security Engineer to secure industrial and OT environments through the design, implementation, and monitoring of controls aligned to DoD and industry standards. The engineer will assess risk, harden architectures, and integrate cybersecurity across the OT system lifecycle. The role will bridge IT and OT practices, support inspections and incident response, and deliver analytics to inform leadership decisions. Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Secret clearance. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis.

Salary:

$110,000 - $135,000/ yr. w2

Responsibilities:

Support planning, design, development, testing, integration, and security of OT systems. Analyze and implement OT cybersecurity requirements and controls. Conduct vulnerability assessments across OT and IT systems, networks, applications, and databases. Develop, maintain, and validate cybersecurity documentation and artifacts. Manage and track POA& M entries, including remediation actions and timelines. Perform OT-specific risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies. Support DoD cybersecurity inspections and ensure environment readiness. Deploy and tune OT security monitoring solutions including IDS, IPS, and anomaly detection. Develop and implement OT-specific incident response plans. Manage software and firmware updates while minimizing operational disruption. Generate cybersecurity reports, analytics, and trend analysis for leadership. Bridge IT and OT cybersecurity practices to ensure aligned protections. Provide technical recommendations to engineers, operators, and leadership. Support compliance with industry and regulatory cybersecurity standards. Build automated workflows for vulnerability management and reporting.

Experience Requirements:

Minimum seven years of experience in OT cybersecurity or a related field. Experience supporting DoD or federal cybersecurity environments (preferred). Hands-on experience with industrial control systems and OT environments. Strong knowledge of OT systems including SCADA, ICS, DCS, PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, and field devices. Experience with OT communication protocols such as Modbus/TCP, DNP3, BACnet, and

IEC 61850.

Understanding of secure OT network architectures including segmentation, firewalls, and IDS/IPS. Knowledge of secure remote access solutions for OT environments. Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as ACAS, Nessus, Qualys, Forescout, and EyeInspect. Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks including

NIST CSF, ISA/IEC

62443, and

NERC CIP.

Understanding of DoD cybersecurity requirements including STIGs, IAVMs, and configuration guides. Experience with patch management and change management proces...

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