Senior OT Cybersecurity Engineer

job summary:

Randstad is seeking a Senior Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Engineer to support a critical infrastructure modernization and fleet monitoring initiative for a premier transportation client. Reporting to the Director of Enterprise Network Critical Infrastructure Services, this role focuses on hands-on deployment, network segmentation, and hardening physical infrastructure in accordance with TSA Security Directives. The ideal candidate will bring strong network engineering expertise to build DMZs, isolate operational technology networks, and secure wayside and onboard transportation assets.

location: Washington, Washington, D.C.

job type: Contract

salary: $50 - 60 per hour

work hours: 9am to 5pm

education: Bachelors

responsibilities:

Execute hands-on network segmentation and establish secure DMZs to isolate Operational Technology (OT), SCADA, and Industrial Control System (ICS) environments from enterprise IT networks.

Deploy and configure network security architecture, firewalls, and boundary controls across critical transit and fleet monitoring infrastructure.

Remediate security vulnerabilities and implement controls to ensure full compliance with TSA Rail Security Directives, NIST SP 800-82, and IEC 62443 standards.

Secure and integrate network connectivity for fleet monitoring systems across transit assets and wayside infrastructure.

Collaborate with cross-functional network engineering and deployment teams to deliver critical infrastructure security milestones on schedule.

Attend quarterly in-person Program Increment (PI) planning sessions in the Northeast Corridor (e.g., Philadelphia / Baltimore area).

qualifications:

8+ years of experience in Cybersecurity or Network Engineering, with a direct focus on OT, ICS, SCADA, or critical infrastructure environments (transit, utilities, energy, or heavy industry).

Proven, hands-on experience designing and deploying network segmentation, firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto, Cisco), and DMZ architectures within operational networks.

Deep knowledge of OT network protocols and industrial networking standards.

Solid understanding of TSA Security Directives and NIST SP 800-82 / IEC 62443 compliance frameworks.

Strong technical communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.

Prior experience in SAFe Agile or Scrum frameworks is a plus, but not required.

skills:

Cisco,Enterprise Network,Cybersecurity,firewalls,monitoring systems,network connectivity,network protocols,network security,network segmentation,Operational Technology (OT),Industrial Control System,Scrum,SCADA,work effectively,architecture,industrial networking,heavy industry,IEC 62443,infrastructure,NIST,network engineering,Security,technical communication skills,security vulnerabilities

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.