Operational Technology Cybersecurity Engineer / Senior Engineer

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

The Vantage Cybersecurity Department is very hands-on. In most cases, we specify, purchase, configure, and maintain all networking and server hardware with a keen focus on cybersecurity measures. We also work closely with partner Value Added Resellers (VARs) to learn about the latest technological changes and cybersecurity trends so that we can make informed purchase decisions. We are always looking for ways to strike the best balance between technology, performance, cost, and cybersecurity. Vantage Cybersecurity Department also participates in designing each of our new data center building’s cybersecurity infrastructure. If you like getting your hands dirty and helping to design, build, and maintain cybersecurity infrastructure in a modern data center, then come work at Vantage. We’re expanding with many new builds, enhancing our focus on safeguarding data and infrastructure in the face of evolving cyber threats.

The ICS/OT Cybersecurity Engineer/Senior Engineer will support the security of a global OT environment by implementing, and validating cybersecurity controls across ICS/OT systems. The role includes performing risk and vulnerability assessments, contributing to secure architecture and strategy, and delivering hands-on implementation of OT security solutions such as segmentation, monitoring, and privileged remote access. 

Additional responsibilities include research, classification, and root cause analysis of security events within the environment, along with supporting OT security compliance activities such as adherence to industry frameworks (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST), policy alignment, control validation, and audit readiness. The role requires staying current with evolving vulnerabilities and threats, while maintaining a strong understanding of key business processes, operational technologies, and their associated risk and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the OT Cybersecurity Manager, other OT Cybersecurity Engineers, and wider cybersecurity functions including GRC and Threat Intelligence. 

• Represent OT Cybersecurity, supporting on call activities and participating in meetings with site operations, vendors, and internal stakeholders to drive consistent implementation of OT cybersecurity practices. 

• Perform OT Cybersecurity Risk assessments against best practices and industry frameworks (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443, NIST SP 800‑82, NIST CSF) including participating in audits.

• Support Implementation and Ongoing management of Privileged Remote Access (PRA) solution to control and monitor third party access to critical OT environments.

• Implement and support OT cybersecurity monitoring and analytics tools to improve threat detection, threat hunting, and forensic investigations.

• Perform OT asset discovery, inventory management, and risk classification using OT monitoring platforms (e.g., passive monitoring tools), and support the deployment and configuration of ICS/OT IDS solutions.

• Work closely with data center teams to ensure cybersecurity controls do not impact uptime or operational resilience.

• Conduct Cybersecurity assessments of products and technologies under consideration by the Data Center teams prior to adoption and/or deployment.

• Evaluate OT system criticality and failure impacts to support improvements in resilience and security controls.

• Stay current with emerging OT/ICS threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies through continuous research and industry engagement.

• Partner with other departments to review network architectures and determine if security best practices are being utilized.

• Work with vendors to ensure detailed diagrams, procedures, and plans are created and maintained for each deployment.

• Maintain and create documentation as needed

• Represent the Cybersecurity team in meetings with the client’s vendors and stakeholders.

• Perform other ad hoc duties to support the company’s security goals.

Job Requirements

• Hands on Experience in an OT environment deploying and configuring OT security solutions

• Design and implementation of solutions such as IDS, Secure Remote Access (SRA), Privileged Remote Access (PRA), Network segmentation, Firewalls, and Endpoint security.

• Working Knowledge and Hands on Experience in one or more of the following technologies and platforms

  • Building Management Systems (BMS).

  • Electrical Power Management System (EPMS).

  • SCADA Platform.

  • PLC Platform (e.g. Siemens, Schneider, Rockwell).

  • Industrial Protocols (Modbus, DNP3, BACnet, OPC, S7, CIP).

  • Passive OT monitoring solutions (e.g. Tenable, Nozomi, Claroty).

  • Firewalls (IDS/IPS/DPI/WAF/Web Filter/App Control).

  • Networking Environments (Routing/Switching/VLANS/Security/Wireless etc.).

  • SIEM, SOAR, and XDR technologies.

  • Windows and Linux server architectures within IT/OT environments.

  • Cloud and virtualization platforms supporting IT/OT workloads.

  • Linux systems and command line operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related focused technical training or 4 additional years of engineering experience that may have been acquired in the military, public or private sectors.

• 3 years of experience performing Cybersecurity Risk assessments in an IT/OT environment.

• Strong understanding of OT network communication protocols and industrial networking topologies.

• Following certifications are preferred ISA/IEC 62443, CCNA, CCNP, GICSP, GRID, other Network and Security certifications.

• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks including ISO/IEC 27001/27002, ISO 15408, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), and NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-61, NIST SP 800-82.

• Familiarity/Knowledge of the Perdue Enterprise Reference Architecture (PERA).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with transparent and timely communication.

• Expected travel is less than 20% but may be higher during construction projects. May grow and evolve over time.

• Be available outside standard working hours when required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Data Center experience is strongly preferred but not required.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.