OT/ICS Cybersecurity Consultant

The OT/ICS Cybersecurity Consultant role at Emerson supports the deployment of cybersecurity solutions for process control systems across customer environments worldwide. The position combines risk analysis, security tool implementation, control documentation, and customer-facing guidance using recognized IT/OT security standards.

Location and Work Model

• Austin, TX (hybrid)

Key Responsibilities

• Implement security tools and solutions in process control systems, ensuring proper configuration, optimization, and testing.
• Review customer security procedures, concepts, and related practices.
• Analyze risks and threats affecting process control systems.
• Train users on supported security products and procedures.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and customers to develop best practices and security standards.
• Draft technical and security-related documents, controls, and customer packages based on security expertise, including peer documentation.
• Understand customer security concerns and requirements to guide solution recommendations.
• Perform cybersecurity assessments covering control systems and surrounding IT infrastructure.
• Validate cybersecurity solutions in coordination with internal test groups to confirm expected functionality is comprehensive and correct.
• Provide technical advice, recommendations, and presentations to support customer adoption and acceptance of proposed cybersecurity solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of practical IT/OT work experience.
• 5+ years of related experience in the design and implementation of cybersecurity solutions, or in cybersecurity standards and initiatives.
• Experience and knowledge of defense-in-depth concepts, trust levels, privileges, and permissions.
• Practical experience with security technologies such as SIEM, antivirus, whitelisting technologies, patch management solutions, firewalls, routing and switching, packet analysis, and related tools.
• Experience with cybersecurity standards, frameworks, and practices used across industries (including ISA99/IEC 62443, NERC, and NIST).
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.

Relevant Technologies

• SIEM
• Antivirus
• Whitelisting technologies
• Patch management solutions
• Firewalls
• Routing/switching
• Packet analysis
• IEC 62443
• NIST
• ISA99

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
• High motivation to work in security and engage with customers.
• CISSP/GICSP cybersecurity certifications, or similar accreditation from recognized organizations such as SANS, ISACA, or (ISC)2.
• Experience designing, implementing, or supporting process automation and control systems across the lifecycle.
• Experience addressing Industrial Control System challenges across multiple industries.

Benefits

• Market-leading 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Multiple medical insurance plan options, with dental and vision coverage
• Family formation benefits, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee resource groups
• Recognition programs
• Flexible time off plans, including vacation, holiday, and sick leave

Work Authorization

• Emerson will only employ individuals legally authorized to work in the United States; this position is not eligible for sponsorship.
• Individuals with temporary visas including E, F-1 (including OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J, or TN, or who require sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.