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Principal Engineer – Industrial Cybersecurity

The Ohio State University Columbus, OH

Columbus, OH

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$103k - $135k/yr Full time Data Security Incident Response Industrial Cybersecurity Research

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Job Description

Join The Ohio State University to lead industrial cybersecurity research and customer-focused technical assistance at CDME in Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, lead, and execute large-scale industrial cybersecurity research and development efforts for the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME)
Collaborate with industry partners to scope complex projects and produce detailed statements of work
Plan, develop, and update virtual cybersecurity curriculum for manufacturing, operational technology (OT), CMMC readiness, and trustworthy artificial intelligence use
Establish technical standards for program delivery and oversee webinar, workshop, and event materials for accuracy and relevance
Administer learning platforms and participant data systems; set program goals; track KPIs; drive continuous improvement in engagement and completion
Engage customers and support staff; independently manage and execute the full sales process
Serve as lead writer for large-scale proposals and technical reports for sponsoring agencies
Work closely with OSU faculty, CDME staff, and students to complete multidisciplinary engineering tasks
Provide guidance and leadership to less experienced staff members in relevant areas of expertise
Perform technical engineering work using personal expertise, advanced manufacturing equipment and software, and develop innovative solutions that may establish precedents and standards
Deliver intensive cybersecurity assistance to customers, including structured intake, OT threat-surface review, prioritized findings, 90-day action plans, and qualified referrals
Independently manage project delivery using advanced knowledge of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to meet milestones, deliverables, cost, and schedule
Develop and maintain partner-ready facilitator guides, implementation resources, assessment instruments, technical-assistance protocols, adaptable state and sector modules, and national replication packages
Support business development by researching funding opportunities, traveling to customer facilities for project meetings, and presenting research results at conferences and symposia
Set priorities and supervise student employees, including coaching, developmental opportunities, and performance evaluation
Support professional development and student program activities of CDME in area of expertise
Bring in sufficient funding to support the position and any direct reports
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, or Information Systems, or a related degree
6 years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Relevant experience must include progressively responsible work in industrial cybersecurity, operational technology, manufacturing information systems, applied research, or technical program delivery
Demonstrated experience leading complex multidisciplinary projects
Experience developing proposals, statements of work, and technical reports
Experience engaging industry or government sponsors
Ability to manage technical work to defined milestones, deliverables, budgets, and schedules
Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following:
- Industrial control systems
- PLC or SCADA environments
- Connected manufacturing equipment
- OT network architecture
- Cyber-physical systems
- CMMC readiness
- NIST SP 800-171
- NIST SP 800-82
- Incident response
- Disaster recovery
- Continuity of operations

Technologies

Operational technology (OT)
CMMC readiness
Artificial intelligence
NIST SP 800-171
NIST SP 800-82
Industrial control systems
PLC
SCADA
OT network architecture
Cyber-physical systems
Incident response
Disaster recovery
Continuity of operations

Eligibility / Export Control

This position requires access to export-controlled data and work in an export-controlled facility
Eligibility restricted to “U.S. persons” as defined in U.S. export control regulations

Desired

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, or Information Systems
Experience with industrial equipment
Experience in a supervisory capacity over direct reports or processes
Extensive hands-on experience in industrial cybersecurity, OT environments, or manufacturing information systems, including industrial control systems, programmable logic controllers, SCADA networks, or connected manufacturing equipment
Current or prior security clearance, or experience supporting defense or other regulated programs

Compensation and Logistics

Target hiring range: USD 103,000 - 134,500 per year
Location: Bevis Hall (0307), Columbus, OH (onsite)
Position type: Regular
Scheduled hours: 40
Shift: First Shift
Schedule: First Shift
Education level: Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum experience: 6 years

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