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Security Engineer

Sspearhead Inc

 

Granite City, IL, USA

Posted On: 30+ days ago
Experience: 5+ years
Availability: Onsite
Openings: 1
Category: Security Engineer
Tenure: Contract - Corp-to-Corp
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Description

Key Responsibilities
Liaison & Governance: Serve as the dedicated security consultant for plant operations and process control SMEs; attend operational and process control meetings to align site-level goals with corporate cybersecurity standards.
Asset & Risk Management: Facilitate the maintenance of accurate OT asset inventories and conduct system boundary security assessments to ensure network visibility and compliance.
Resilience & Response: Lead the development and maintenance of incident response and recovery plans tailored to the OT environment. Serve as the on-site lead for security incident triage and coordination.
Technical Support: Oversee OT network segmentation activities, including the planning, scheduling, and approval of firewall policies and network configuration changes in coordination with Corporate Cybersecurity.
Risk Remediation: Identify and assist in the remediation of risks for non-compliant networks and devices, including Wireless, IIoT, and legacy systems.
Safety & Availability: Ensure all security controls are implemented with an "availability-first" mindset, prioritizing plant safety and production uptime.


Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience: 3+ years in cybersecurity, network engineering, or controls engineering.
Industry Focus: 1 2 years of experience supporting OT/ICS environments in manufacturing, utilities, or similar industrial settings.
Technical Skills: Deep understanding of network architecture, security controls, and IT/OT protocols (TCP/IP, Modbus, DNP3, OPC UA, PROFINET).
Communication: Ability to explain complex technical risks and concepts in a clear, easy-to-understand format for non-technical stakeholders.


Preferred Qualifications:
Hands-on OT: Direct experience securing PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and Historians.
Automation: Basic scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, or equivalent) for data handling or log enrichment.
Certifications: GICSP, GRID, GCIP, or similar industrial security certifications are a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree

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