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Description We are looking for a skilled Operational Technology (OT) Security Network Engineer to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Kansas City, Kansas. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, implement, and maintain cybersecurity measures that safeguard manufacturing operations against potential threats. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of security frameworks while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities:

• Design, monitor, and enforce cybersecurity standards, procedures, and controls within manufacturing plant environments, including physical security measures and network segmentation.

• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to analyze existing OT architecture and integrate cybersecurity solutions seamlessly across plant facilities.

• Develop and maintain OT-specific documentation, such as risk registers, dashboards, and detailed reports to communicate cybersecurity risks to stakeholders.

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement advanced protective measures.

• Create and manage an ongoing vulnerability detection and remediation program for OT systems, including overseeing vulnerability testing.

• Perform cybersecurity risk assessments using established frameworks to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities effectively.

• Monitor OT networks and systems for unusual activity or potential breaches, utilizing advanced tools and techniques.

• Develop and oversee an incident response plan tailored to OT-related cybersecurity incidents, including detection, response, and recovery protocols.

• Drive continuous improvement in cybersecurity policies, procedures, and tools to enhance the organization's OT security framework.

• Conduct training sessions to promote cybersecurity best practices and ensure compliance with established security policies. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in information security, computer science, or a related field; equivalent work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in information security, information technology, or industrial control systems engineering.

• Fundamental knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Windows-based PCs, virtual machines, and industrial network architectures.

• Proven experience in industrial control systems security and deploying security technologies within an OT environment.

• Strong understanding of OT critical infrastructure within manufacturing environments.

• Proficiency in developing and maintaining detailed cybersecurity documentation and reports.

• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as ISO 27001 and ISA/IEC 62443.

• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®

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