Terminal Automation Jobs in Romeoville, IL (NOW HIRING)

Who we are:

The Lanco Group is a diverse portfolio of world-class companies with deep roots in heavy equipment manufacturing, terminal automation, supply chain solutions, and aftermarket support. Since 1954, we have been committed to delivering high-quality products, innovative engineered solutions, and exceptional customer service across global markets.

As a multinational organization, The Lanco Group brings together leading brands in material handling, automation technology, logistics infrastructure, and industrial services. Our teams design and deliver solutions that integrate seamlessly into daily operations—providing reliability, safety, and efficiency our customers depend on. From engineering and manufacturing to project execution and customer support, we are committed to excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

https://www.thelancogroup.com/

Position Overview:

The OT Cybersecurity Analyst (Operational Technology) is responsible for continuous threat monitoring and incident response across industrial control systems (ICS) and other OT environments. This role focuses on identifying, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity events that could impact plant operations, manufacturing systems, developed technology or critical infrastructure.

Essential Functions:

• Manage and maintain the OT Security Program for all of Lanco Companies
• Document all OT and IOT solutions, inventory, status and security disposition as it relates to the organization and customers.
• Review and triage OT security alerts from sensors, control systems, and network monitoring tools; analyze activity, determine impact, and escalate when necessary.
• Participate as a member of the PSIRT (Product Security Incident Response Team), performing coordinated response activities according to the OT Incident Response Plan.
• Review scheduled security and system integrity reports to detect abnormal or unsafe behavior within industrial and production environments.
• Maintain the operational integrity of OT monitoring systems by routinely testing and validating visibility tools, detection rules, and data collection mechanisms.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Physical Security, and third-party vendors to contain and remediate threats across factory and field systems.
• Document OT security incidents, tracking event details, root cause, corrective actions, and lessons learned to improve resilience and safety.
• Support the enhancement of OT threat detection and response capabilities by evaluating technologies designed for industrial networks, such as anomaly detection or protocol-aware monitoring.
• Develop and maintain response playbooks and standard operating procedures related to OT cybersecurity and incident handling.
• Generate and analyze metrics focused on OT security posture and SOC performance, including incident frequency, response times, and containment success rate.
• Provide secondary support for log aggregation and OT-focused Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions.

What we are looking for:

• Strong analytical skills, using experience and sound judgment to design efficient workflows and procedures
• Proven problem-solving abilities, with a demonstrated track record of gathering and analyzing information, developing alternative solutions, and contributing effectively in group problem-solving environments
• Effective planning and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload efficiently, and meet project deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in design, assembly, and inspection processes, and proactively identifying potential defects or issues after they arise
• Excellent communication skills, delivering clear and professional information across oral, written, and digital platforms, with a strong focus on accuracy, active listening, and productive collaboration
• Customer-focused mindset, responding promptly to customer needs and leveraging feedback to drive continuous improvement
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and related tools

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, plus three to five years’ experience in a SOC supporting multiple sites and entities. CompTIA Security+ or equivalent

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information security systems, certifications in currently used software applications.
• GICSP Certification, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA CySA+

Work Environment:

This is primarily a sedentary office classification and employees work in an office with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances

Location: Homewood, IL

Physical Demands:

The position occasionally bends, stoops, reaches, pushes and pulls drawers to retrieve and file information and lifts and carries reports, records, and other materials that typically weigh less than 30 pounds

Compensation/Benefits:

We foster a collaborative team environment that values innovation and encourages creative solutions to drive positive organizational impact. Our employees are the key to our success and help us stand out from our competitors. The base pay range for this role is $70,000 to $80,000. The final compensation offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and location. We offer competitive pay, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Lanco is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment-related decisions, including but not limited to hiring, compensation, promotion, discipline (including termination), evaluation, training, and development opportunities, etc., are made without discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, military status, protected disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.