Operation Technology Security Engineer – DLA VM Support
Horizon Industries, Limited
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- Performs a variety of routine project tasks applied to specialized information assurance problems with operational technology (OT) systems.
- Tasks involve integration of OT processes or methodologies with information systems to resolve total system problems, or technology problems as they relate to Cybersecurity requirements.
- Analyzes information security requirements.
- Applies analytical and systematic approaches in the resolution of problems of workflow, organization, and planning.
- Provides security engineering support for planning, design, development, testing, demonstration, integration of OT systems.
Requirements
- Seven (7) years of relevant OT Cybersecurity experience
- Experience with OT communication protocols such as Modbus/TCP, EtherNet/IP, IEC 61850, ICCP, DNP3, BACnet, and similar industrial protocols
- Strong understanding of OT systems including SCADA, ICS, DCS, PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, and field devices
- Knowledge of secure OT network architectures, including segmentation, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network monitoring solutions
- Understanding of secure remote access technologies and best practices for OT maintenance and monitoring
- Experience managing software and firmware updates for OT devices while minimizing operational disruption
- Proficiency with OT‑relevant cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISA/IEC 62443, and NERC CIP
- Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements including STIGs, TCG configuration guides, IAVMs, and Task Orders
- Experience preparing environments for DoD cybersecurity inspections
- Ability to develop, maintain, and validate cybersecurity artifacts and documentation
- Understanding of compliance requirements for OT environments and industry‑specific regulatory obligations
- Proficiency in conducting vulnerability assessments across networks, databases, applications, and OT/IT systems
- Knowledge of vulnerability scanning and asset visibility tools (ACAS, Nessus, Qualys, Forescout, EyeInspect)
- Updates and tracks POA&M entries by documenting findings, logging remediation actions, and keeping milestone dates current to ensure issues move toward closure.
- Experience performing OT‑specific risk assessments, identifying threats, vulnerabilities, and operational impacts
- Ability to recommend risk‑based mitigation strategies tailored to OT constraints
- Familiarity with secure configuration baselines, hardening procedures, and compliance enforcement
- Experience deploying and tuning security monitoring solutions for OT environments, including anomaly detection and threat intelligence integration
- Ability to develop and implement OT‑specific incident response plans
- Knowledge of forensic techniques and tools appropriate for OT systems
- Understanding of patch management workflows and enterprise change management processes
- Ability to build automated workflows for vulnerability remediation, compliance checks, or reporting
- Proficiency with analytical tools such as Microsoft Excel, Access, Power BI, and Power Platform
- Ability to generate clear, accurate, and audit‑ready cybersecurity reports for technical and leadership audiences
- Experience producing analytics and trend reports using data from scanners, configuration tools, and monitoring platforms
- Understanding of vendor and supply chain security practices for OT equipment and services
- Experience bridging IT and OT cybersecurity requirements to ensure aligned policies and protections
- Ability to translate technical findings into actionable recommendations for engineers, operators, and leadership
- Strong research, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefing senior leaders
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal oversight
- Commitment to staying current on emerging OT threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices
- Required to possess a DOD SECRET Clearance.
Benefits
- A comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical, dental, vision, and disability)
- a 401 (k) program where you are 100% vested from day one with an employer match after 90 days.
- An Educational Assistance program.
- a Student Loan Repayment Program
- Gym Reimbursement Program.
- Paid Time off
- Dynamics, a passionate, multi-disciplinary team of creative minds to work with, and many more.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
OT CybersecurityOT communication protocolsSCADAICSDCSPLCsHMIsvulnerability assessmentscybersecurity frameworksincident response plans
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving abilitieswritten communicationverbal communicationcollaborationindependenceresearch skillsorganizational skillsplanningworkflow management
Certifications
DOD SECRET Clearance