Sr. Specialist, Security Operations & OT Cybersecurity

Senior Specialist, Security Operations and OT Cybersecurity

Overview

A large global enterprise operating in a highly regulated industry is seeking a Senior Specialist, Security Operations and OT Cybersecurity. This position will lead regional security operations and help expand and mature Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity programs. The role will focus on incident response leadership, OT security strategy, and vendor performance management across IT, cloud, and manufacturing environments.

The ideal candidate is both technically hands-on and strategically aware, capable of managing complex incidents, guiding SOC operations, and building secure industrial environments in coordination with global security leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead incident response activities for the region, coordinating with global teams for investigation, escalation, and remediation across IT, OT, and cloud environments.

• Manage and continuously improve security monitoring and detection to ensure high-quality visibility and responsiveness.

• Build and mature OT cybersecurity capabilities, partnering with manufacturing, infrastructure, and operations teams to secure industrial control systems, SCADA, PLCs, and laboratory environments.

• Manage and hold vendors accountable for activities such as threat hunting, penetration testing, and forensic analysis, ensuring service quality and effective outcomes.

• Drive the execution of global SOC playbooks, escalation procedures, and threat intelligence integration.

• Support remediation and post-incident activities to strengthen resilience across technology domains.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance operational runbooks and processes to support consistent, repeatable cyber defense practices.

• Collaborate with IT, engineering, and compliance teams to uphold corporate and regulatory security standards.

Required Experience

• Minimum 5 years of cybersecurity operations experience, with direct involvement in SOC management, incident response, and threat detection.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in OT/ICS environments within manufacturing, utilities, or other regulated sectors.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional investigations and vendor-driven engagements in complex enterprise environments.

• Knowledge of relevant cybersecurity frameworks, such as NIST CSF and ISA/IEC 62443, and their application in industrial and regulated settings.

• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.

Technical Expertise

• Expertise in Security Operations and Incident Response, including triage, investigation, containment, and recovery across IT, OT, and cloud domains.

• Hands-on experience with SOC technologies, including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and forensic analysis platforms.

• Strong background in OT/ICS cybersecurity, securing SCADA, PLCs, and manufacturing systems using frameworks such as ISA/IEC 62443 and NIST CSF.

• Familiarity with threat detection engineering, use case development, and integration of threat intelligence into monitoring workflows.

• Experience collaborating on vulnerability management and remediation across IT and OT environments.

Certifications

• Required: CISSP

• Preferred: GICSP, GRID, or other OT/ICS-specific certifications.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related technical field required.

• Advanced coursework or training in OT/ICS cybersecurity preferred.

Compensation

Base salary in the range of $120,000 to $140,000, plus annual performance bonus and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will align with experience, technical expertise, and leadership capability.

Additional Details

• Hybrid role, North America–based (East Coast preferred).

• Reports to a regional cybersecurity leader within the global organization.

• Requires up to 10% travel (domestic and international).