IT Security Analyst, Sr- Operational Technology Security

Job Duties and Qualifications

Job Responsibilities:

As an OT Security Engineer at Halliburton, your role is central to safeguarding our operational technology (OT) environments from cyber threats. You will be responsible for implementing OT security measures, leading incident response efforts, validating security controls, and ensuring the resilience of our OT systems.

• Security Implementation: Implement and manage OT security controls, measures, and technologies to protect critical assets and systems, drawing from your hands-on experience.
• Incident Response Support: Coordinate with outsourced security operations teams to address and escalate incidents as needed.
• Liaison with SOC: Work closely with the Security Operations Center (SOC) for proactive threat hunting and reactive incident response. 
• Security Automation: Help automate security processes such as patching, logging, and alerting.
• Vulnerability Management: Analyze vulnerabilities and assist with timely remediation
• Security Awareness: Promote a culture of security awareness among OT personnel and stakeholders, leveraging your experience to educate and train teams.
• Reporting: Provide daily/weekly reports on security status, including incidents, vulnerabilities, and overall health of OT systems.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of security configurations, incident reports, and response plans, reflecting your real-world expertise.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, system administrators, and external cybersecurity teams, to align security efforts with broader organizational objectives.
• Security Tool Management: Manage security tools and technologies used within the OT security program, applying your hands-on experience to optimize their effectiveness.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance OT security and incident response capabilities based on evolving threats and industry developments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Have Hands-on experience in OT security engineering, incident response, or a related field.
• Have Strong understanding of industrial control systems (ICS) and SCADA systems, gained through practical application.
• Have Proven experience with OT and IT security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), vulnerability detection, network discovery, log collection systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) solutions.
• Have Knowledge of OT security principles and best practices.
• Have Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Have Strong problem-solving abilities developed through on-the-job experience.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, GICSP, GCIH, GRID, Certified Incident Handler) that complement your practical expertise.
• Previous experience in the oil and gas or energy sector is a plus
• Familiarity with industry-specific standards and regulations related to OT security.
• Ability to adapt to changing OT technology and security landscape.
• A passion for continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends.

Basic Qualifications-

• Graduate (Master's Degree Preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of IT experience with 3 years in OT/IT security