Senior Security Engineer

Summary

Join GuidePoint Security as a Senior OT Security Engineer and contribute to our team's success in securing Operational Technology (OT) systems for major commercial projects. You will deliver OT security engineering services, author comprehensive reports, and maintain strong client relationships. This role requires extensive experience in OT security, including architecture, design, and deployment of security tools. GuidePoint offers a remote-work environment, competitive benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan, along with opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding company. We are seeking a candidate with a strong understanding of OT, ICS, SCADA, IIoT, and relevant security frameworks. Preferred qualifications include specific certifications and penetration testing experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the Purdue Model Framework and PERA architecture
• Minimum of five-seven (5-7) years of experience performing security services related to OT
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience architecting, designing, deploying, or using OT Security tools, such as Claroty, Dragos, Forescout, Nozomi, Tenable OT, or others; vendor certifications for deployment a plus

Responsibilities

• Deliver OT security engineering services, including, but not limited to: deployment of OT security tools, health-checks of existing OT security tools, working with clients and vendors to make configuration changes as needed to OT solutions, and OT security architecture assessments
• Author comprehensive services deliverables that are proficiently tailored to both technical and managerial audiences, and fully detail the technical execution, core deficiencies, business impact, and realistic remediation strategies
• Perpetually strengthen relevant skills, knowledge, and abilities to stay at the forefront of the OT security industry
• Foster strong client relationships and represent GuidePoint well by providing interactive and collaborative support, information, and guidance to ensure delivery of maximum value
• Maintain a strong desire to learn, adapt, and improve along with a rapidly-growing company
• Collaborate with a wide range of departments to improve our OT service offerings to align with the SANS Five ICS Critical Control

Preferred Qualifications

• Over seven+ (7+) combined years of OT network architecture and security design experience
• Operational Technology Penetration Testing (OTPT) experience
• SANS Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP) or GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID) certification
• Knowledge of ISA/IEC 62443, NIST, SANS ICS Critical Controls, TSA Directives, and other OT best practice security frameworks
• Able to be lead engineer as technical oversight
• Able to assist in OT project scoping and pre-sales activities as needed
• May need occasional assistance from a senior team member during report review meetings when describing more complex scenarios
• Writes strong reports that typically require only minor re-writing/edits before delivery to clients
• Performs tasks in a timely manner (e.g., timesheets, reports, weekly status reports) and can communicate issues efficiently if any arise
• Ability to speak at conferences and author Whitepapers/Case Studies as needed
• Ability to handle tricky client/project situations with assistance from senior team member
• Strong knowledge of OT related attacks, tactics, and techniques

Benefits

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option