OT Network & Cyber Security Engineer

Job Title:

OT Network & Cyber Security Engineer Location:

Houston, Texas, USA (Onsite)

Employment Type:

Contract Job Summary We are looking for an experienced OT Network & Cyber Security Engineer with strong expertise in Operational Technology (OT) environments, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Cisco networking, Palo Alto firewalls, OT Admin Zone support, and infrastructure hardening within industrial or enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Support and manage OT Admin Zone environments Perform Cisco-heavy network deployments and configurations Configure and manage Palo Alto firewall rules, alerts, and security policies Implement cybersecurity safeguards and secure-by-design principles Support infrastructure hardening and security compliance initiatives Monitor and troubleshoot OT/IT network issues Work with VMware and vCenter environments for virtualization support Collaborate with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams on network security improvements Ensure secure connectivity and operational continuity across OT systems Required Skills Strong experience in OT Network and Cyber Security Hands-on expertise with: Cisco network deployments Palo Alto firewall configuration and monitoring OT/Industrial network environments

Knowledge of:

Secure-by-design principles Infrastructure hardening Cybersecurity safeguards Experience with VMware or vCenter administration/support Strong troubleshooting and deployment experience in enterprise environments Preferred Background Experience working in Oil & Gas or Industrial environments Familiarity with OT security frameworks and segmentation Ability to work onsite in Houston, TX or relocate/commute