Cybersecurity Operational Technology Specialist

Job Description

We’re Hiring for a Cybersecurity Operational Technology Specialist!

If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today! Xylem , Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues. We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions. At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark!

T HE ROLE : The Cybersecurity Operational Technology (OT) Specialist will support the corporate Cybersecurity Operations Program by administering, supporting, and providing insightful research and analysis across Cybersecurity systems. The Specialist will perform a broad range of duties requiring a high level of OT and Industrial Controls (ICS) knowledge. This position will serve as a cybersecurity subject matter expert (SME) working with cyber architecture team to define security requirements for programs, applications, processes, with an OT/ICS focus. We offer a full benefits package to include Flexible Time Off (FTO) for salaried positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and additional miscellaneous benefits.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES : To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Support, troubleshoot, and manage OT/ICS Cybersecurity solutions.
• Monitor technical systems for unusual and suspicious activity across a wide range of products.
• Assess the cybersecurity posture of OT/ICS environments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend risk reduction strategies
• Help establish close relationships with manufacturing facilities to provide guidance and support them in their decision-making process to improve the level of maturity and governance from a Cybersecurity perspective.
• Assist with security configuration standards for OT/ICS systems and applications.
• Assists in ensuring information security policies and procedures are followed.
• Serve as an additional security team member, aiding in incident response (IR) with the IR and security operations center (SOC) teams.
• Analyze, document, and maintain existing technical processes and procedures, deploying incremental process improvements.
• Recommend new security solutions as well as effective improvements to existing security controls that do not negatively impact business innovation.
• Drives root cause analysis, debugging, support, and post-mortem analysis for security incidents and service interruptions.
• Provide metrics across security platforms to provide insight into value, trends, threat actors, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or equivalent experience.
• At least 5-7 years of OT/ICs security experience.
• Experience in complex enterprise environments with competing business priorities
• Experience with Cybersecurity frameworks such as (ISA/IEC 62243, NIST, MITRE, NERC CIP) Experience with ICS such as programmable logic controllers, distributed control systems, human-machine interfaces, intelligent electronic devices (IED), remote terminals, motor control systems, variable frequency drives and SCADA systems
• Deep understanding of OT/ICS systems, processes, communication channels, vulnerabilities, risk reduction, and threat landscape.
• Deep understanding of perimeter security solutions (IDS/IPS, Web filtering, Application Filtering and Firewalling) with a focus on Palo Alto and Cisco.
• Experience with OT/ICS security platforms such as: Nozomi, Dragos, Tenable.ot, etc.
• Expertise in incident response, system monitoring, and analysis.
• Knowledge of multiple computing platforms, including Windows, Linux, Unix, networks, and endpoints.
• Understanding of vulnerability management programs and remediation processes.
• Proactively learn and utilize new technologies, concepts, and procedures as necessary based upon project requirements.
• Understanding of change management processes.
• Ability to write clearly and to effectively communicate project status.
• Preferred:
  • PCCET, ACE or other Palo Alto Networks certificates.
  • CISSP, CISM, CEH or other Cybersecurity certification

DAY IN THE LIFE :

In this role, the working environment is a standard office environment. Other physical requirements include sitting, standing, and moving about the facility. The position can be remote based in the US.

SALARY :

The estimated salary range for this position is $115,000 to $145,000 plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG). Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace. Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.

Join the global Xylem team today! Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.

Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.