This role requires candidates who are currently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, and C2C arrangements are not accepted.

Overview:Our client is seeking a Senior Operational Technologist to lead the design, deployment, and support of Industrial Control System (ICS) infrastructure and OT cybersecurity initiatives across a diverse portfolio of thermal and renewable energy facilities. This strategic and technical role is integral to ensuring the security, reliability, and performance of critical operational systems.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, monitor, and maintain ICS infrastructure for power generation facilities.

• Manage OT tools and processes including asset management, SIEM, intrusion monitoring, privileged access management (PAM), and multi-factor authentication (MFA).

• Oversee patch management and remediation within the OT environment based on risk assessments.

• Conduct and lead OT cybersecurity risk assessments and remediation activities.

• Provide technical direction to contractors and maintenance personnel to ensure successful completion of ICS-related initiatives.

• Support incident response efforts, contributing to containment and resolution of cybersecurity events.

Strategic and Governance Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain internal standards, procedures, and guidelines for ICS and OT cybersecurity in alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cyber risk mitigation strategies into supply chain and management of change (MOC) processes.

• Ensure MOC compliance for ICS-related changes across all operational sites.

• Contribute to the development and execution of the long-term OT cybersecurity roadmap and system lifecycle planning.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in OT, ICS, or industrial automation environments (e.g., SCADA, PLCs, DCS, RTUs).

• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining plant-level operational and control networks.

• Experience with incident response, system hardening, patching, and adherence to security frameworks.

Technical Skills:

• Deep knowledge of ICS/SCADA systems and industrial protocols such as MODBUS, OPC, DNP3, ICCP.

• Proficiency with Windows domain administration, virtualization platforms, and network architecture.

• Strong understanding of OT cybersecurity technologies and principles (e.g., SIEM, PAM, MFA, intrusion detection tools).

• Familiarity with compliance and governance processes, including supply chain security and MOC procedures.

Other Requirements:

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

• Must be able to travel up to 20% within the U.S. and Canada.

• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test, background check, and education verification.

• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with both technical field teams and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing or contributing to OT cybersecurity roadmaps and strategic planning.

• Background in power generation, utilities, or other critical infrastructure sectors.

• Experience mentoring junior engineers or managing contractors in the field.

• Familiarity with risk assessment frameworks and vulnerability remediation in OT environments.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Highly experienced OT engineer with a builder’s mindset and strong problem-solving abilities.

• Effective communicator capable of translating complex technical concepts to various audiences.

• Comfortable operating in both strategic and hands-on technical roles.

• Passionate about improving infrastructure security in mission-critical environments.

• Adaptable and collaborative, with the ability to work across diverse teams and regions.