Cyber Security Analyst Progression

Cyber Security Analyst The Cyber Security Analyst – Operational Technology (OT) is responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of operational technology systems through routine cybersecurity maintenance activities. Manages and continuously improves the asset inventory database to ensure accurate visibility and tracking of the operational technology. Supports the development and implementation of the organization's OT Cybersecurity program and framework, aligning activities with industry standards and regulatory requirements. Collaboration with cross-functional teams ensures consistent application of security controls and continuous improvement of cybersecurity posture. The Cyber Security Analyst Sr is responsible for addressing Operation Technology (OT) vulnerabilities by taking the appropriate corrective action or following the appropriate escalation procedures, assessing threat landscape, confirming for secure configuration of assets, identifying vulnerabilities applicable to the OT components and developing the remediation plans. Develop cybersecurity maintenance procedures and enforce OT cybersecurity framework and standards, evaluate IT related needs of OT environment and team members, and identify cybersecurity awareness gaps. Evaluate OT cyber assets and assign criticality rating to cyber assets and develop remediation plan for gaps in compliance of the systems with the OT cybersecurity program. Has increased responsibilities in security intelligence monitoring, incident response, and development of cybersecurity maintenance procedures. May serve as a project lead and mentor Cyber Security Analyst. Works under general supervision. The Cyber Security Analyst Lead is responsible for maintaining and improving OT cybersecurity framework and standards, reviewing cybersecurity maintenance procedures and threat landscape assessment, implementing vulnerability management technologies and vulnerability remediation plans. Lead will facilitate asset criticality evaluation process, maintain cybersecurity maintenance schedule, and train staff. Lead will maintain and improve the OT cybersecurity program, ensuring its alignment with the latest industry standards (NERC, NIST), build cross departmental ITOT collaboration, educate team members the latest cybersecurity industry trends. Has increased responsibilities in evaluating industry standards and adopting them into cybersecurity controls. May serve as a project lead and mentor to other department team members. High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other IT related discipline preferred. From the list of certification vendors, one related Information Security professional certification or ability to obtain via self-study within one year of hire date (ex: CISCO, (ISC)2, GIAC, ISA, ISACA, CompTIA, e-Council, etc.). Three or more of the following or similar Information Security professional certifications (ex: ACE, CCE, CAP, CEH, CCNA, CCNP, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, EnCE, GCCC, GCDA, GCED, GCFA, GCFE, GCIA, GCIH, GCWN, GICSP, GMON, GNFA, GPEN, GPPA, GREM, GWAPT, GXPN, OSCP, SSCP) preferred. Five years of related Cyber Security, industrial automation, IT, OT, or Technical (hands-on networking, telecommunications [radios, satellites, communications, etc.], hardware, software) experience. May consider 2 years related experience with an Associate's Degree or 1 year related experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering/Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or other IT related discipline. Six years of related Cyber Security, industrial automation, IT, OT, or Technical (hands-on networking, telecommunications [radios, satellites, communications, etc.], hardware, software) experience. May consider 4 years related experience with an Associate's Degree or 3 year related experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other IT related discipline. Eight years of related Cyber Security, industrial automation, IT, OT, or Technical (hands-on networking, telecommunications [radios, satellites, communications, etc.], hardware, software) experience. May consider 4 years related experience with an Associate's Degree or 2 years related experience with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other IT related discipline. Staffing the Universe