Title: ICS/OT Security Engineer
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid schedule - 77046)
Duration: Contract-to-Hire
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the US. No 3rd party candidates will be considered.
Top Requirements:- Strong experience in IT/OT security, including knowledge of the Purdue Model
- Bachelor's degree is required
Qualified candidate should send their resume (Word format) to Nate Ackerman at
nackerman@inspyrsolutions.com.
Job Description: This position will be part of the Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Team responsible for the implementation and maintenance of systems protecting and improving the security posture for the ICS environment. The position will work closely with internal and external resources to contribute the development, implementation, and compliance of security policies and procedures for the ICS environment. The responsibilities include assessment of network topologies and environments to ensure the ICS/OT environment remains compliant and work with other teams to track/remediate deficiencies.
Desired Skills:- Moderate level understanding of IT-OT convergence, Purdue Model, IDMZ concepts, network technologies, systems, and concepts.
- General understanding of Cyber security frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, CIS, and MITRE ATT&CK
- General knowledge of industrial communication protocols and technologies from main vendors.
- Knowledge and experience of anomaly detection tools in the ICS/OT environment with the emphasis on correlation of data and remediation of any misconfigurations
- Knowledge of OT asset & vulnerability management. Work with OT asset owners to remediate asset or vulnerability issues
- Familiarity with OT monitoring technologies with some traffic analysis experience: Wireshark PCAPs, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
- Experience with responding to security related incidents, incident response, conducting tabletop exercises
- Experience with analyzing system, application, security, network logging data from a SIEM to create actionable work tasks for a SOC, IT security analysts, or other IT staff
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information to a non-technical audience
- Experience in supporting or troubleshooting industrial protocols such as OPC, Modbus TCP, HART etc. is a plus
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 3 or more years of experience in the IT/OT security field with hands-on experience and knowledge of ICS / SCADA System Security (design, controls)
- IT certifications are desirable such as GISCP, CISSP, CEH, Cisco CCENT/CCNA
- Knowledge of the Oil and Gas industry and ICS environments
- Excellent project management, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality, professionalism, and ethics
Our benefits package includes:- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Competitive pay, 401(k)
- Retirement plan
- and much more!
About INSPYR Solutions:As a leading information technology partner, we connect top IT talent with our clients to provide innovative business solutions through our IT Staffing, Professional Services, and Infrastructure Solutions divisions. We understand and value the unique needs of highly-skilled information technology professionals in the industry and always strive to stay above the curve. Our company was founded on the following core values: Be the Best, Understand the Urgency, Never Ever Give Up, Have the Courage to Excel, and Make a Contribution. We take pride in our business model and strive to create a positive workplace environment through an exemplary culture.
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. •
Last updated on Nov 8, 2023