OT Engineer

Description

Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America's most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

Are you passionate about securing the systems that power real world operations? We're seeking a Cyber Engineer II with IoT/OT expertise to help protect and enable industrial, manufacturing, and connected environments. This role blends hands on technical work with cross functional collaboration to ensure secure, reliable operations where cybersecurity meets operational technology.

This is a hybrid position which will require the candidate to report and work from the office at least three days a week. Therefore, interested candidates should be within a 50-minute radius from Temple, TX.

Benefits you can count on:

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What You'll Do

• Implement and support security controls across IoT and OT environments, including ICS and industrial platforms.
• Design and maintain network segmentation between IT, OT, and IoT environments.
• Support secure remote access, firewalls, and monitoring solutions without disrupting operations.
• Identify and maintain accurate inventories of IoT/OT assets and connected devices.
• Assist with vulnerability identification, risk prioritization, and remediation within operational constraints.
• Monitor IoT/OT security events and support incident response activities.
• Partner closely with OT operations, IT teams, facilities, and vendors to deliver secure solutions.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure engineering, or OT/ICS focused environments.
• Hands on experience securing IoT and OT systems such as industrial control systems, manufacturing platforms, sensors, and embedded devices.
• Strong experience with network segmentation. (zones, DMZs, VLANs, firewalls, secure remote access)
• Working knowledge of OT/IoT security concepts, asset discovery, and risk based vulnerability management.
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate across technical and operational teams.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely.
• This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Why Join Us

• Work on systems that directly impact real world operations and business continuity.
• Tackle unique security challenges beyond traditional IT environments.
• Collaborate with experienced cybersecurity, engineering, and operational professionals.
• Grow your OT and IoT security expertise in a critical, high impact role.
• Be part of a team that values safety, reliability, and security by design principles.

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Primary Location: United States-Texas-Austin Work Locations: Austin Tech Hub 3800 Quickhill Road Austin 78728 Business Unit: IS970 Job: Information Technology Schedule: Full-time Shift: 1st - Day Employee Status: Regular