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OT Security Engineer (IT & OT Vulnerability Assessment)

Empresent Global, LLCSan Diego, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 20, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
San Diego, CA, United States
Posted
23 hours ago
IoT

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform onsite OT Vulnerability Assessments across industrial environments.
  • Conduct vulnerability scanning and risk assessments for both OT and IT assets.
  • Utilize OT security tools such as Nozomi, Claroty, Tenable.ot, Microsoft Defender for IoT, etc.
  • Perform IT vulnerability assessments using Nessus Professional, Qualys, Rapid7, etc.
  • Review industrial networks, PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, engineering workstations, servers, and network devices.
  • Prepare assessment reports, risk ratings, remediation recommendations, and executive summaries.
  • Present findings and recommendations to client stakeholders and management teams.
  • Coordinate with plant operations, automation, and IT teams during assessments.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 8+ years of experience in OT/ICS Cybersecurity and Industrial Automation.
  • Hands-on experience with PLC, SCADA, HMI Programming and Commissioning.
  • Strong understanding of ICS/OT architectures, Purdue Model, IEC 62443, and NIST 800-82.
  • Experience performing OT Vulnerability Assessments in manufacturing, utilities, energy, mining, or critical infrastructure environments.
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Nozomi Networks
    • Claroty
    • Tenable.ot
  • Experience conducting IT Vulnerability Assessments using:
    • Nessus Professional
    • Qualys
    • Rapid7
  • Knowledge of industrial protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, OPC-UA, Ethernet/IP, and Profinet.
  • Strong report writing, presentation, and client-facing communication skills.

Preferred Certifications

  • IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals
  • GICSP
  • CISSP

Ideal Candidate

A hands-on OT Security professional capable of independently performing IT & OT Vulnerability Assessments, conducting onsite plant assessments, preparing detailed reports, presenting findings to clients, and recommending practical remediation measures.

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