Manager - SOC Engineering (OT Cybersecurity)

Overview:

The SOC Manager, Engineering (OT) is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the engineering operational aspects within Operational Technology (OT) environments across CPX’s hybrid Security Operations Centers (SOCs). This role involves managing a team of engineers, ensuring the secure integration and monitoring of OT systems, and leading the implementation of advanced cybersecurity technologies tailored to industrial control systems (ICS) and OT-specific infrastructures. Reporting to the SOC Engineering and Architecture function, this position requires deep expertise in OT cybersecurity, SOC operations, and security engineering.

Responsibilities:

• OT Security Oversight: Lead the design, deployment, and management of cybersecurity solutions for OT environments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of SOC and OT security engineers, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance culture.
• Engineering Strategy: Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement engineering strategies for OT security, including architecture, monitoring, and integration with IT SOC operations.
• Technology Integration: Oversee the integration of diverse cybersecurity technologies into OT environments, ensuring compatibility and effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including plant operators, IT teams, and third-party vendors, to gather requirements and deliver tailored OT security solutions.
• System Health & Maintenance: Ensure regular health checks, updates, and optimization of OT security systems and infrastructure.
• Hybrid SOC Integration: Manage the integration of OT security operations within a hybrid SOC architecture, ensuring seamless coordination between IT and OT security domains.
• Onboarding & Deployment: Lead the onboarding of new OT environments into the SOC, ensuring timely and secure deployment of monitoring and response capabilities.

Qualifications:

Skills:

• Leadership and Management: Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team in a fast-paced environment.
• OT Security Expertise: Deep understanding of OT/ICS environments, protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC), and security challenges.
• Cybersecurity Technologies: Experience with a broad range of cybersecurity tools and platforms, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection.
• Communication: High proficiency in written and verbal communication, with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Security Standards: Familiarity with NIST, IEC 62443, and other OT security frameworks.
• Strong understanding of SOC operations, cybersecurity principles, and best practices.

Certifications:

• Cybersecurity: CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
• OT-Specific: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate.
• Cloud & Networking: AWS/GCP/Azure Architect certifications, CCNA/CCNP.

Educational Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field / Master’s degree in cybersecurity or equivalent highly recognized Cybersecurity certifications / A minimum of 10 years of experience in SOC operations, with significant experience OT security / Prior leadership role experience within a SOC or similar cybersecurity environment.