Jr OT Cybersecurity Engineer

Join an early-career OT cybersecurity team supporting assessment, design, implementation, and maintenance of security solutions for industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Support senior cybersecurity engineers in evaluating, testing, and securing OT/ICS and SCADA environments
• Assist with cybersecurity assessments, including vulnerability identification, risk analysis, and documentation of findings
• Help design and support the implementation of secure OT networks aligned to industry cybersecurity standards and best practices
• Assist with configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of network and security technologies, including firewalls, switches, servers, and virtual machines
• Participate in OT network monitoring, security reviews, and cybersecurity risk assessments
• Contribute to technical documentation, assessment reports, and recommended security improvements
• Collaborate with SCADA, instrumentation, controls, and engineering teams to support secure integration of industrial systems
• Support cybersecurity incident investigations, including data collection and preliminary analysis
• Assist in implementing and maintaining cybersecurity tools and technologies used to protect industrial environments
• Participate in project site visits to assess and support ICS networks and security infrastructure
• Learn and apply cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and methodologies relevant to industrial environments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• 0–3 years experience in cybersecurity, IT networking, systems administration, industrial automation, or a related technical field; internships, academic projects, and technical training will be considered
• Foundational networking understanding, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, firewalls, and network security
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, vulnerabilities, risk management, and security best practices
• Familiarity with Windows and/or Linux operating systems
• Interest in building expertise in Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and SCADA
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with technical teams and communicate findings effectively
• Willingness to learn new technologies, security frameworks, and industrial control systems

Technologies / Frameworks

• NIST
• NERC CIP
• IEC 62443
• TCP/IP
• Firewalls, switches, servers, virtual machines
• Windows, Linux
• SCADA, Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
• Industrial communication protocols: Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850
• Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture
• Zero Trust principles
• MITRE ATT&CK and ATT&CK for ICS
• CompTIA Security+, Network+, Cisco CCNA
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
• Merit increases
• Performance discretionary bonus
• Stock

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, academic, or professional experience involving OT/ICS, SCADA, industrial automation, or critical infrastructure
• Familiarity with Modbus, DNP3, or IEC 61850
• Basic knowledge of NIST cybersecurity guidelines, IEC 62443, or NERC CIP
• Familiarity with Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture or Zero Trust principles
• Exposure to network monitoring, vulnerability assessment, or cybersecurity tools
• Experience or coursework involving firewalls, virtualization, Active Directory, or DNS
• Familiarity with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), or industrial networking equipment
• Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK or ATT&CK for ICS
• Foundational cybersecurity or networking certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, Cisco CCNA, or equivalent
• Interest in industrial cybersecurity, IoT, and emerging security technologies

Location: Houston, TX (hybrid)

Compensation: USD 80,000 - 95,000 per year