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The Opportunity An Operational Technology (OT) Security Analyst protects critical industrial systems (ICS/SCADA) from cyber threats by monitoring networks, managing vulnerabilities in PLC/HMI devices, and enforcing security policies. They bridge the gap between IT security and physical operations, often implementing, troubleshooting, and responding to incidents in specialized industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Monitor OT/ICS network traffic and system logs to detect, triage, and analyze security threats using specialized tools.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize vulnerabilities, working with engineering teams to remediate threats without disrupting production.
• Develop and maintain detailed inventories of OT assets, including network diagrams and configurations.
• Support incident investigations, evidence collection, and forensic analysis of security breaches within industrial systems.
• Interface with multiple parties for identification, diagnosis, and resolution of site operations and maintenance problems, including the site O&M team, site owner, regulatory agencies, site IT team, remote operators, and B&V leadership.
• Engage in multiple aspects of ROC responsibilities including communications with clients as well as internal team members to maintain contractual obligations.
• Follow process and procedures for both site-specific projects and the Remote Operations Center.
• Stand watch in rotational shiftwork developed in coordination with the ROC Manager.
• Assist with Monitoring & Diagnostics (M&D) teams using predictive analytics for proactive monitoring of power generation, renewables, process industries, and generation assets.
• Help mentor and develop less experienced team members.
• Performs day-to-day execution of assigned OT/ICS security monitoring, analysis, and incident response activities in accordance with procedures, playbooks, and escalation protocols.
• Plans and prioritizes assigned work to meet operational requirements and contractual commitments; provides timely status updates and communicates risks, issues, and dependencies to the ROC Manager and relevant stakeholders.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and deliverables (e.g., alerts, incident tickets, reports, procedures, and evidence) consistent with quality standards and applicable regulatory, contractual, and audit requirements.
• Identifies opportunities to improve detection coverage, logging, asset inventory accuracy, and operational procedures; recommends and implements approved enhancements in alignment with established change management practices.
• Collaborates with OT engineering, site operations and maintenance, and IT/security teams to coordinate remediation and security changes, with consideration for safety, reliability, and production continuity.
• May provide guidance, training support, and knowledge sharing to peers; this position does not include formal supervisory responsibilities (e.g., hiring, compensation decisions, performance management, or corrective action).

Preferred Qualifications 3+ years of experience in both IT and industrial, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure environments preferred. Previous experience related to Battery Storage, Solar, Wind, Simple Cycle Thermal Generation, or Combined Cycle Thermal Generation. Basic industry knowledge and technology trends Demonstrated knowledge of Power Plant systems and processes Basic knowledge of NERC responsibilities Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles Experience with PLC, RTU, or DCS components and protocols. Familiarity with OT-specific security tools (e.g., Dragos, Nozomi, Claroty). Understanding of Purdue model network architecture and firewalls.

Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma Required All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Competencies Action oriented Customer focus Manages complexity Being resilient Builds networks Collaborates Communicates effectively Courage Cultivates innovation Decision quality Demonstrates self-awareness