Senior OT Engineer

Senior OT Engineer

Battlecreek, MI

12 Months

WWT s Senior OT Engineer will liaise between each manufacturing facility s engineering team and WKKC s corporate IT Engineering and Architecture teams to consult and support key safety, segmentation, and remote access strategies.

WWT s Senior OT Engineer will provide a site read-out or health check highlighting potential OT risks and read out to the site, business unit, and IT leadership on a regular cadence.

WWT Consultant Focus:

Site OT and IT Security:

• Track asset inventories, end of life assets, and baseline network activities to detect abnormalities to ensure security and reduce vulnerabilities.
• Support the development and implementation of OT security strategies focusing on visibility, segmentation, and secure remote access that also support site and business unit initiatives.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Foster strong relationships between IT, OT, and site engineering teams to ensure reliable operations.

Network and System:

• Support and execute segmentation strategies to reduce the risk of infections or events impacting operational environments.
• Monitor OT networks and control systems, ensuring they are secure and operational.

Threat Detection and Response:

• Prioritize and respond to real-time alerts based on risk assessments.
• Utilize various detection engines to monitor OT security and integrity events.

Vulnerability Management:

• Use tools like Claroty to map attack vectors and assess risks.
• Identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities within OT environments.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of OT and IT network segmentation.
• Proficiency in security protocols and threat detection tools.
• Solid understanding of OT architectural design and implementation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage and secure OT networks and systems effectively.
• Experience using Palo Alto firewalls, Claroty, managing PLCs and OT sensors.