Senior OT Cybersecurity Engineer
Job Description
The Senior OT Cybersecurity Engineer role supports the protection of OT/ICS/SCADA environments by applying secure network design, segmentation, and firewall controls. The position is based in Atlanta, GA with onsite work and includes periodic travel tied to rail security and infrastructure needs.
Role Focus
This role centers on securing OT, ICS, and SCADA networks with practical deployment experience. Key activities include designing and implementing segmentation strategies, establishing secure DMZ architectures, and configuring perimeter controls for industrial network zones. The work also involves safeguarding train networks and related infrastructure such as onboard systems, fleet monitoring, and wayside assets.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on OT/ICS/SCADA network deployment support and contribute to security architecture for industrial environments.
- Implement and maintain network segmentation and secure DMZ design as part of OT network hardening.
- Configure Palo Alto or Cisco firewalls to support industrial security requirements.
- Support security efforts for train networks, including onboard systems, fleet monitoring, and wayside infrastructure.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of Cybersecurity and/or Network Engineering experience.
- Knowledge of TSA Rail Security Directives, NIST SP 800-82, and IEC 62443.
- Strong understanding of industrial networking protocols.
- Good communication skills and ability to work EST hours.
- Availability for quarterly travel to Washington, DC / Northeast Corridor.
Technologies and Standards
- Palo Alto firewalls
- Cisco firewalls
- TSA Rail Security Directives
- NIST SP 800-82
- IEC 62443
- OT, ICS, SCADA
Location, Duration, and Engagement
- Location: Atlanta, GA (onsite)
- Duration: 6 Months + Extension
- Employment type: W-2, 1099, C2C
Compensation and Job Details
- Salary: USD 78 per hourly
- Job ID: J54317
- Domain exposure: Banking & Finance
- Client: To Be Discussed Later
Work Authorization
- US Citizen
- Green Card
- OPT-EAD
- CPT
- H-1B
- H4-EAD
- Other
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