Vantage Data Centers Management Company LLC is seeking an OT Cybersecurity Engineer (global) to lead auditing and implementation of ICS/OT security across its data center portfolio. Based onsite in Port Washington, Wisconsin, you will collaborate across regional operations to standardize OT security practices, perform risk and vulnerability assessments, and integrate OT monitoring into SOC workflows. This role demands hands-on expertise in OT environments and a strategic approach to resilient, compliant security architectures.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Senior OT Cybersecurity Engineer to represent OT security at the regional level, engaging site operations, vendors, and internal stakeholders to drive consistent OT cybersecurity practices.
- Implement and manage Secure Remote Access (SRA) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions to control third‑party access to critical OT environments.
- Conduct OT asset discovery, inventory management, and risk classification using OT monitoring platforms, and support the deployment and configuration of ICS/OT IDS solutions.
- Perform vulnerability assessments on OT assets and coordinate remediation with Automation, Site Operations, Network, and Cyber Security teams.
- Support the integration of OT security monitoring into SOC workflows, including alert tuning and playbook development.
- Work with data center teams to ensure cybersecurity controls do not impact uptime or operational resilience.
- Assess products and technologies under consideration by Data Center teams for cybersecurity implications prior to adoption or deployment.
- Conduct OT Cybersecurity Risk assessments aligned with best practices and industry frameworks (ISA/IEC 62443, NIST SP 800‑82, NIST CSF) and participate in audits.
- Implement and support OT security monitoring and analytics tools to improve threat detection, threat hunting, and forensic investigations.
- Evaluate the criticality of OT systems and potential operational impacts of failures or cyberattacks to help design resilient OT architectures.
- Research and develop OT defensive TTPs for detecting and responding to cyber threats and advance OT/ICS SCADA cyber defense architectures.
- Collaborate with other departments to review network architectures for security best practices and work with vendors to maintain deployment diagrams and procedures.
- Maintain documentation and represent the Cybersecurity team in meetings with the client’s vendors and stakeholders.
- Stay current on industry trends, threats, and tools to support enterprise security.
- Perform ad hoc duties to support the company’s security goals.
Requirements
- 5-10 years of experience in OT cybersecurity.
- Hands-on experience deploying and configuring OT security solutions in OT environments.
- Design and implementation experience for IDS, Secure Remote Access (SRA), network segmentation, firewalls, and endpoint security.
- Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Management Systems (EPMS), SCADA platforms, and PLC platforms (Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell).
- Industrial protocols including Modbus, DNP3, BACnet, OPC, S7, CIP.
- Experience with passive OT monitoring solutions (Tenable, Nozomi, Claroty).
- Firewalls and security appliances, and broader networking environments (routing, switching, VLANs, security, wireless).
- SIEM, SOAR, and XDR technologies; Windows and Linux server architectures within IT/OT; cloud and virtualization platforms supporting OT workloads.
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or 4 additional years of engineering experience.
- 3 years of experience performing cybersecurity risk assessments in IT/OT environments.
- Strong understanding of ICS/OT cybersecurity frameworks and OT network protocols and industrial topologies.
- ISA/IEC 62443 certificates are preferable; certifications such as SANS GICSP, GRID, or CIP are preferable.
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK for ICS or NERC CIP, NIST SP 800‑61, 800‑82, ISO/IEC 27001/27002, ISO/IEC CSF, and NIST SP 800‑53.
- Project/program management skills; strong Microsoft Excel proficiency; excellent written and verbal communication.
- Travel up to 20% (may be higher during construction) and readiness to be available outside standard hours as needed.
Technologies
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Electrical Power Management System (EPMS)
- SCADA platforms
- PLC platforms (Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell)
- Industrial protocols: Modbus, DNP3, BACnet, OPC, S7, CIP
- Passive OT monitoring: Tenable, Nozomi, Claroty
- Firewalls and security appliances (IDS/IPS/DPI/WAF)
- Networking environments (routing, switching, VLANs, security, wireless)
- SIEM, SOAR, and XDR technologies
- Windows and Linux server architectures in IT/OT
- Cloud and virtualization platforms supporting OT workloads
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance
- 401k with company match
Physical Demands
- Occasionally stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb stairs, balance, kneel
- Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
Additional Details
Salary Range: USD 110,000 - 120,000 base per year plus potential bonus (Colorado market data)
Location: Port Washington, WI (onsite)
Travel: Less than 20% expected, with potential increases during construction; may evolve over time
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or 4 additional years of engineering experience
