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<p><span style="font-size:14.0px">Location: <strong>Euclid - Automation</strong> <br>Employment Status: <strong>Salary Full-Time</strong> <br>Function: <strong>Information Technology</strong> <br>Pay Grade and Range: <strong>AIT070-P4</strong> ($125,000 - $155,561)<br>Bonus Plan: <strong>AIP</strong> <br>Target Bonus: <strong>15.0</strong><br>Recruiter: <strong>Allison Schock<br></strong>Req ID:<strong> 29497 <br></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"></span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Purpose</H2> </div><div><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We are seeking a technically skilled and adaptable cybersecurity professional to lead and support the protection of our Operational Technologies (OT). As a Tech Lead I in Cybersecurity Operations, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing OT cybersecurity strategies that safeguard industrial control systems.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The ideal candidate brings experience with OT and a strong understanding of enterprise switching, routing, and firewalls, along with an understanding of the role of MES platforms. They will work closely with cybersecurity, infrastructure, and plant engineering teams to reduce risk, maintain visibility, and support secure connectivity and configurations across hybrid networks. A strong understanding of network protocols, access control, and system hardening is essential. The successful candidate must be able to work across IT, engineering, and operations teams to drive segmentation, secure architecture, and continuous improvement in both visibility and threat response. This position requires both strategic and tactical execution, strong communication skills, and a solution-oriented mindset capable of navigating both legacy and modern systems in complex environments.</span></p> <p><strong> </strong></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Description (Duties and Responsibilities)</H2> </div><div><ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Execute on cybersecurity strategies for OT/MES environments aligned with business goals, corporate security policies, and industry standards (e.g., IEC-62443, NIST 800-82).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Partner with plant operations and engineering teams to understand organizational needs to apply safe and secure solutions.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Raise cybersecurity awareness within the OT and infrastructure environments.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Implement secure baselines on OT/MES systems and continuously evaluate configurations and propose improvements to security.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Identify and lead efforts to remediate vulnerabilities in both legacy and modern systems, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, and network devices.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Manage vendor relationships related to cybersecurity solutions, controls, and services.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to support threat detection, investigation, and response.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Contribute to integration of telemetry into enterprise monitoring platforms and SIEMs.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assist with incident response and respond to incident escalations as part of an on-call rotation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Support audit and compliance activities related to controls, assessments, and remediation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Identify opportunities for cost savings through tool optimization, process improvements, and automation.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Stay informed on evolving cyber threats, technologies, and industry trends.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Collaborate with fellow security team members and the broader IT department to improve the organization's overall security posture.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Perform other cybersecurity-related duties and responsibilities as assigned, based on organizational priorities and evolving security needs.</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Basic Requirements</H2> </div><div><ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">10+ years of experience with OT and industrial control systems with a focus on cybersecurity and enterprise network environments in lieu if a degree</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with network and OT-specific tools (e.g., Cisco, Clarity) and asset visibility solutions.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Familiarity with MES platforms and the networking considerations for interfacing MES with both IT and OT systems.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC, MQTT) and network segmentation strategies.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong understanding of network security fundamentals including VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, jump servers, secure architecture principles and experience with Rockwell FactoryTalk.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Documented experience with vulnerability management tools and remediation practices in both OT and IT environments.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to interpret and apply security frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-82, ISA/IEC 62443, NIST CSF).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Comfortable working in manufacturing environments and engaging with plant-floor staff.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Demonstrates flexibility in responding to unexpected demands. Contributes willingly during emergencies and other necessary situations during and/or after regular work hours.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong documentation skills, including Visio and CAD.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global, matrixed team environment.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., GICSP, GRID, CISSP, CCNA,<strong> </strong>CCNP,<strong> </strong>CompTIA SecOT+, Security+, Network+).</span></li> </ul></div></div></div><p> </p> <hr> <p><strong>Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong> We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.</p>