The Senior OT Engineer plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between manufacturing facility engineering teams and corporate IT Engineering & Architecture teams. This role is focused on enhancing Operational Technology (OT) security, network segmentation, and secure remote access, ensuring manufacturing systems remain safe, secure, and resilient.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Deep understanding of OT & IT network segmentation
• Proficiency in security protocols and threat detection tools
• Experience managing PLCs and OT sensors
• Expertise in OT architecture design & implementation
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls and Claroty for security management
  Job Type: Contract
  Pay: $80.00 - $85.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Ability to Commute:

• Battle Creek, MI 49017 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Battle Creek, MI 49017: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• OT Security & Risk Management
• Conduct site assessments (health checks) to identify OT security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Present findings and recommendations to site, business unit, and IT leadership.
• Track OT asset inventories, manage end-of-life assets, and monitor network activities for anomalies.
• Network & System Security
• Implement network segmentation strategies to prevent cyber threats from spreading across operational environments.
• Monitor OT networks and control systems to maintain security and uptime.
• Use firewalls, Claroty, and OT sensors for enhanced security management.
• Threat Detection & Vulnerability Management
• Prioritize and respond to real-time security alerts.
• Utilize detection engines to monitor system integrity and potential cyber threats.
• Leverage tools like Claroty to map attack vectors and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Collaboration & Communication
• Act as a liaison between IT, OT, and site engineering teams to align security initiatives with business goals.
• Work closely with business unit leaders and IT teams to ensure security strategies support overall manufacturing objectives.