OT Infrastructure & Security Analysts

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Operational Technology (OT) Infrastructure & Security Analyst to join our team. This role is critical in supporting, maintaining, and securing operational technology environments, ensuring the reliability, integrity, and security of systems that support essential utility services. You will work at the intersection of IT and OT, focusing on infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance within industrial control systems (ICS) and SCADA environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and support OT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and virtualization platforms within industrial environments
  
• Monitor performance, availability, and reliability of OT systems
  
• Assist in lifecycle management of OT assets (patching, upgrades, hardware refresh)
  
• Support disaster recovery and backup solutions for OT environments
  
• Implement and maintain OT security controls aligned with industry frameworks (e.g., NIST, IEC 62443)
  
• Monitor for and respond to cybersecurity incidents within OT environments
  
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and remediation planning
  
• Collaborate with IT security teams to align enterprise and OT cybersecurity strategies
  
• Analyze logs and alerts from OT systems and security tools
  
• Investigate and respond to incidents and anomalies
  
• Participate in incident response exercises and post-incident reviews
  
• Ensure OT systems meet regulatory, audit, and internal compliance requirements
  
• Support audits, documentation, and reporting for OT security programs
  
• Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations and controls
  
• Work closely with engineering, operations, and IT teams to support OT initiatives
  
• Contribute to modernization efforts and digital transformation projects
  
• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance system security and efficiency
  

Qualifications
Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field
  
• 3–5 years of experience in OT, IT infrastructure, or cybersecurity
  
• Experience working with SCADA, ICS, or industrial environments is preferred
  
• Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, firewalls, segmentation, VLANs)
  
• Experience with Windows/Linux systems in a production environment
  
• Familiarity with OT protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3)
  
• Knowledge of cybersecurity tools (SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanners)
  
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V)
  
• Understanding of OT security principles and best practices
  
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or IEC 62443
  
• Knowledge of threat detection, incident response, and risk management
  

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, critical infrastructure environment
  
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and security
  

Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as CISSP, GICSP, Security+, or CCNA/CCNP
  
• Experience in utilities, energy, or critical infrastructure sectors
  
• Knowledge of cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments
  
• Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools
  

Primus Workforce ltd. provides safety- minded, experienced, professional personnel support throughout the energy, construction and technical trades sectors to our clients' long-term and short-term personnel requirements. We are a growing and dynamic company to work with providing the key to your future success.