Job Description
Cybersecurity Engineer
Since 1991, Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE) has been working with manufacturing and engineering professionals in every aspect of process control, manufacturing automation, and systems integration. From a core background in the chemical industry, ACE has grown into providing system integration services to a very diverse set of industries – from biotechnology & pharmaceuticals to metals & mining.
ACE is currently seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team. We are seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer to assist in the implementation of cybersecurity for controls systems (Operational Technology or OT) which meet our customers’ functional requirements.
Education
- Bachelors (or higher) degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the industrial automation cybersecurity field
Preferred Qualifications:
- Identify gaps in existing OT networks and computing systems and make risk-based recommendations for improvement
- Prepare test procedures to be utilized during factory and site acceptance testing of ACE provisioned systems or as part of independent testing efforts
- Design, configure, standardize and implement OT networks and cybersecurity compensating controls for OT devices
- Develop clean sheet security policies and procedures and find areas to improve existing policies and procedures
- Provide leadership for customer projects including effectively communicating to stakeholders, building consensus, and directing other technical staff
- Lead the execution of cyber assessments both independently and through directing junior staff
- Prior project leadership experience
- Cisco Certified Network Associate Industrial or equivalent a plus
- Manufacturing cybersecurity certification such as GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert, or equivalent a plus
Skills
- Using both oral and written communications, be able to create a story for customers on risk and benefits of cybersecurity posture
- Proven ability to translate control requirements into implementable and sustainable technical/engineering controls
- Perform expert-level security solution design, implementation, and maintenance activities under minimal direction
- Implement and troubleshoot changes in Windows air-gapped Windows server and workstation systems and COTS TCP/IP networks
- Displays a positive and professional demeanor
- Demonstrates a flexible and cooperative working style
- Willing to work off-hours when required
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Willing to submit to drug testing and/or background checks as mandated for a) employment, and b) customer contract requirements
Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE) provides employees with a comprehensive and attractive benefits package and salary ranges commensurate with experience.
For more information about Applied Control Engineering, Inc. (ACE), please visit our website at www.ace-net.com
ACE is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening.
ACE is an equal opportunity employer. ACE will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to meet any of the above qualifications, please contact Human Resources.