ICS / OT Cybersecurity Specialist

Profile Summary : The Factory (ICS / OT) Security Lead Engineer will be responsible for the Security Risk assessment and implementation of Factory Security Program and Practices for Mindsprint Customers. This position requires a strong understanding of both IT and OT systems, as well as expertise in cybersecurity practices specific to Factory Systems.

Job Description

Hand on experience in conducting on-site and remote Security Risk assessment of factories

Strong understanding and application knowledge of IEC 62443 and NIST 800-82 frameworks for OT Security assessment and Risk scoring

Design, configure, assess, deploy, and integrate Factory Security solutions.

Deploying Factory security initiatives and maintaining the delivery of aligned cyber security as per targets.

Understanding of the customers connectivity at shop floor systems and machines. Such as PLC's, HMI, Computer Systems

Developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies and solutions specifically tailored for Factory systems, networks, and associated components.

Ability to conduct assessments and audits as well as hands on setting up systems as part of an implementation.

Staying current with NIST OT / IIoT / IoT and other Factory security focused publications

Working knowledge of security risk and control frameworks such as NIST CSF

Analyzing and resolving cyber risks in the Factory environment. This involves monitoring and analyzing security logs and alerts from Factory systems to identify and respond to security incidents.

Provide consultancy advice to client in closing technology control gaps / vulnerabilities in a practical way.

Be able to liaise and work closely with clients across multiple customers and handle stakeholder expectations.

Define security architecture, technical solutions and organizational measures in order to reduce the level of cyber risk.

Profile Description

Bachelor’s degree in electronics, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field with 4-8 years of total experience and minimum of 2-5 years’ work experience in Factory (ICS / OT) Security.

Strong understanding of industrial control systems (ICS) and Operational technology (OT) environments, including knowledge of various protocols, architectures, and components used in critical infrastructure sectors.

Strong risk and change awareness, not only from a security perspective but just as well from a plant production perspective

Hands-on experience in OT Security risk assessments, designing, implementing Factory( ICS / OT) network architectures, Network Segmentation, Malware Protection, Vulnerability Management, patch management, Factory Asset Management, Logging and Monitoring, etc.)

Must be proficient with design and deployment of Security monitoring architecture for ICS networks and related products like Armis, Nozomi, Claroty, Dragos, Tenable etc.

Strong knowledge of ISA Purdue Model, ISA 62443 Standard Family / NIST 800 : 82 / SANS 20 controls framework / additional guidelines or frameworks related to Factory Security

Solid knowledge of industrial networking protocol security IEC 104, Modbus, OPC, Profibus, Vendor Specific Protocols etc.

Knowledge of Cyber Security tools (such as EDR / EPP, SIEM / SOAR, Firewalls, IDS / IPS, Secure Remote Access, Switching & Routing etc.).

Being in possession of any security certificate ( e.G ISA 62443, GICSP, CISSP)

Familiarity with the MITRE ICS ATT&CK Framework.

Additionally, adapt project management abilities and task prioritization to ensure successful project outcomes within defined timelines.

We are Mindsprint!

A leading-edge technology and business services firm that provides impact driven solutions to businesses, enabling them outpace speed of change. For over three decades we have been accelerating technology transformation for the Olam Group and their large base of global clients.

Working with leading technologies and empowered with the freedom to create new solutions and better existing ones, we have been inspiring businesses with pioneering initiatives.

Awards bagged in the recent years :

Best Shared Services in India Award by Shared Services Forum – 2019

Asia’s No.1 Shared Services in Process Improvement and Value Creation by Shared Services and Outsourcing Network Forum – 2019

International Innovation Award for Best Services and Solutions – 2019

Kincentric Best Employer India – 2020

Creative Talent Management Impact Award – SSON Impact Awards 2021

The Economic Times Best Workplaces for Women – 2021 & 2022

#SSFExcellenceAward for Delivering Business Impact through Innovative People Practices – 2022

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