SCADA / OT Security Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled SCADA / OT Security Engineer with strong expertise in securing industrial control systems (ICS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) environments, and operational technology (OT) networks. You will be responsible for assessing, designing, and implementing security solutions that protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats, ensuring compliance, resilience, and operational continuity. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with ICS protocols, OT environments, and modern cybersecurity practices.

Details:
Location: Remote in EU (occasional onsite at client facilities)
Employment Type: Full-Time, B2B Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Language Requirements: Fluent English

Key Responsibilities

Assess and secure SCADA/ICS/OT systems, networks, and protocols.

Design and implement security controls tailored for industrial environments.

Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response in OT contexts.

Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to integrate security without impacting system availability.

Develop and enforce OT cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.

Monitor OT systems for anomalies, threats, and unauthorized access attempts.

Support compliance with NERC CIP, IEC 62443, ISO 27001, and industry-specific standards.

Integrate OT security with IT security monitoring (SOC, SIEM, SOAR).

Conduct security awareness and training for OT/ICS operators.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 3+ years in OT/SCADA/ICS environments.

Strong knowledge of ICS/OT protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC, Profibus, etc.).

Hands-on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation in OT environments.

Familiarity with SCADA platforms (Siemens, Schneider Electric, ABB, Honeywell, Rockwell).

Strong understanding of OT threat landscapes, attack vectors, and defense strategies.

Knowledge of risk assessment frameworks and regulatory standards (IEC 62443, NIST CSF, NERC CIP).

Experience with SIEM/SOC tools for OT environments.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work in mission-critical industrial setups.

Excellent communication skills to interface with both IT security and OT operations teams.

Nice to Have

Security certifications (GICSP, GRID, CISSP, CISM, ISA/IEC 62443).

Experience with penetration testing and red teaming in OT environments.

Familiarity with cloud-based monitoring for OT/ICS.

Knowledge of IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) security.

Industry background in energy, utilities, oil & gas, manufacturing, or transportation.

Contributions to OT cybersecurity communities or research.