Associate Operational Technology (OT) Security Consultant
RED Group is hiring an Associate ICS Consultant to join our Houston, TX office. The Associate Operational Technology (OT) Security Consultant is responsible for supporting the design, implementation and cybersecurity assessment of operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) environments.
Why RED Group?
Culture. Growth. Opportunity.
RED Group is committed to an employee-centric culture of success where we put our people first and give our staff the opportunities and push they need to succeed and improve. As a result, they give their utmost to our engineering projects and get better every day.
When you work with RED Group, you get:
- Team-oriented organization
- Flexible schedule, and remote options
- Well-established company with growth on the horizon
- A fun and challenging career with opportunities to grow and excel
If you’re a self-starter looking for a fun and challenging career with unique opportunities for advancement, look no further than RED Group.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn and utilize best practices and industry standards to guide clients into a resilient cybersecurity state; apply risk-based approach to OT Security.
- Work closely with senior consultants and client organizations to design and progress their cybersecurity journey.
- Execute gap assessments, as per our framework, and industry standards.
- Execute remediation projects onsite at client facilities.
- Select and deploy technology in support of client goals.
- Prepare physical and logical network diagrams, network topology and network architecture drawings.
- Prepare bill of materials for necessary hardware.
- Configure, stage, and test equipment prior to shipping.
- Travel to customer site to assist with the commissioning of network and computing infrastructure. Provide training to client teams to ensure success at handover and beyond.
- Participate in design concepts and implementation strategies for various PLC, DCS, and SIS systems to ensure practical implementation of security standards.
- Develop expertise in control system security standards such as ISA-62443.
- Participate in planning and design meetings to ensure standards are addressed and reasonable alternatives are developed if the standards cannot be met.
- Develop testing plans including FAT and SAT documentation to validate security design.
- Develop progress summary reports to communicate vendor status and overall project security compliance.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience. Automation System training/certification a plus.
- Minimum of 2+ years of experience working with IT or Control System technologies.
- Windows System Administration including Active Directory, Terminal Services, patch management, antivirus management, backup systems, etc.
- General understanding and knowledge of IT/OT systems, including servers, networks, workstations, and infrastructure.
- Working knowledge of Industrial Control Systems (DCS, HMI, PLC) preferably Wonderware or Yokogawa.
- General understanding of cybersecurity practice areas and industrial control system knowledge is preferred.
- Working knowledge of networking technology and network hardware and windows server environments including Active Directory and security concepts.
- Working knowledge of industrial control systems such as PLCs, DCS, SIS, and F&G systems.
- Must be able to develop documentation and communicate technical concepts and requirements to non-technical project team members.
- Ability to partner with clients, vendors, and other team members to deliver and manage projects.
- Strong problem-solving skills, communication skills and a willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced consulting environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Must have the ability to obtain a TWIC card.
- Follow company safety protocols and foster a strong safety culture.
We are RED Group. And We’re Thinking Ahead.
RED Group is an Industrial Control Systems (ICS) technology development and integration firm specializing in Process Automation, IT/OT Consulting, and Industrial Cybersecurity. We stand out on Experience and Expertise. We are committed to an employee-centric culture of success where we put our people first and give our staff the opportunities and push they need to succeed and improve. As a result, they give their utmost to our engineering projects and get better every day.
Our mission is to add value to your business by selecting and deploying the proper resources and technology to ensure your company’s goals are realized. Our team of Engineers, Consultants, Programmers, and Technicians provide the valuable expertise necessary for efficient and secure ICS/OT environments. Whether you are looking for a turn-key and comprehensive solution, or someone to assist your team on a portion of your project, contact us and we will partner with you to design and deploy an effective strategy.