OT Cybersecurity Engineer

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: OT Cybersecurity Engineer

Location(s): Alpharetta, GA
(Hybrid: approximately 60% remote / 40% onsite)

Duration:

• 6 months contract
• Possible extension and potential conversion to full-time based on business needs

Work Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, standard business hours
• Preferred availability: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST
• Occasional after-hours support for patching, maintenance, or cutover activities

Work Location:

• Must be local to the Alpharetta, GA area
• Approximately 40% travel to customer sites
• Valid driver's license required

Compensation:

• Hourly rate based on experience

Position Summary:
Seeking an experienced Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Engineer to support industrial cybersecurity consulting, assessment, design, implementation, and operational support services across manufacturing and industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform OT/ICS cybersecurity assessments, including asset validation, risk identification, and remediation recommendations
• Design and implement industrial network security architectures, segmentation strategies, DMZ environments, and firewall policies
• Support secure remote operations, remote access solutions, monitoring procedures, and incident response processes
• Assist with endpoint protection deployment, vulnerability management, patch management, and backup/recovery validation
• Develop customer-facing deliverables including assessment reports, architecture diagrams, implementation plans, SOPs, and operational documentation
• Support proof-of-concept activities and cybersecurity service engagements
• Collaborate with engineering, delivery, sales, and customer stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience
• 3+ years supporting OT/ICS/industrial environments
• Experience with:
  • ICS/SCADA architectures
  • Network segmentation and industrial security controls
  • Secure remote access solutions
  • Firewall administration, VPNs, NAT, routing, and troubleshooting
  • Industrial DMZ design and implementation
  • Endpoint security technologies
  • Vulnerability assessment and remediation processes
• Knowledge of OT security standards and frameworks such as IEC 62443 and NIST
• Strong documentation, consulting, and customer-facing communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cybersecurity certifications such as:
  • CISSP
  • GICSP
  • Security+
  • Firewall vendor certifications
• Experience in manufacturing, utilities, energy, or other industrial environments

Key Skills:

• OT/ICS Security
• SCADA Security
• Industrial Network Segmentation
• Firewall Engineering
• Industrial DMZ
• Remote Access Security
• Vulnerability Management
• Endpoint Protection
• Patch Management
• Risk Assessments
• Technical Documentation
• Customer Consulting
• Incident Response Support

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.