Cybersecurity Industrial Automation Specialist

Assignment Overview:

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Industrial Automation Specialist to lead and strengthen cybersecurity governance across Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) environments.

This role is critical in safeguarding manufacturing and automation infrastructures by ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, enhancing system resilience, and maintaining secure and reliable operations. The specialist will work closely with automation engineers, IT teams, plant operations, and global cybersecurity stakeholders to implement robust security frameworks and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Cybersecurity Governance & Risk Management

• Establish and oversee governance frameworks for implementing cybersecurity controls across ICS and OT environments, including PLC, SCADA, DCS, HMI, VFDs, and IIoT systems.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and vulnerability analyses across industrial networks and production systems.
• Develop, refine, and enforce security policies aligned with IEC 62443, regulatory requirements, and internal cybersecurity standards.
• Support incident response activities related to OT cybersecurity events and contribute to continuous improvement of response strategies.
• Provide expert recommendations on patching strategies, firmware updates, and secure configuration of industrial assets.

Industrial Automation Security

• Evaluate and analyze automation systems, including PLC logic, SCADA platforms, and industrial network architectures.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design and implement secure communication architectures and network infrastructures.
• Drive initiatives related to OT network segmentation, zoning strategies, and architectural enhancements.
• Review and secure interfaces and integrations between IT and OT environments to minimize risk exposure.

Monitoring, Compliance & Awareness

• Support the creation and maintenance of accurate OT asset inventories and Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) using automated tools.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, customer expectations, and external regulatory compliance standards.
• Facilitate cybersecurity awareness programs and training sessions for plant personnel and engineering teams.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial automation and OT/ICS cybersecurity, including hands-on exposure to PLC, SCADA, DCS, and HMI systems.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Industrial Automation, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Required Skills:

• Strong expertise in ICS/OT cybersecurity across industrial automation systems
• Proven experience in risk assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response within OT environments
• Deep understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, and DNP3
• Knowledge of security frameworks and standards including IEC 62443 and NIST 800-82
• Experience with network security architecture, including firewalls, VLANs, segmentation, and access control
• Hands-on experience with OT security monitoring and vulnerability management tools (e.g., Claroty, Nozomi, Tenable.ot, Dragos)
• Strong collaboration skills to work across automation, IT, and operational teams

Nice-to-Have Certifications & Skills:

• Certifications such as GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert, CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+
• Experience with vendor-specific automation platforms (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell, ABB, Honeywell, Schneider Electric)

Language Requirements:

• English – Proficient

Job Mode:

Remote (Up to 100%)

Application Method: Interested candidates can apply by sending their profile to hr@semiconservicenordic.com