Cybersecurity Engineer (ICS/OT Security)
About The Position
The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) uses technology to improve opportunity, public safety, and government services across New York City. Its Cyber Command protects City systems—including those delivering vital services—against cyber threats and supports more than 100 agencies and offices in protecting, detecting, identifying, responding to, and recovering from threats. The Cybersecurity Engineer (ICS/OT Security) supports the security of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) used in critical municipal infrastructure. The position assists with implementing, maintaining, and evaluating security controls that protect services such as water systems, energy distribution, transportation networks, and public safety operations. The role offers structured mentorship and collaboration with technical staff, engineers, system operators, and City agencies while developing expertise in industrial cybersecurity. The position is based in Brooklyn, New York. The stated shift is day; however, because the role supports a 24/7 operation, employees may be required to work various shifts, including weekends and nights or evenings.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to projects and policies required by the particular position, or equivalent education and/or experience.
- The position may require work on various shifts, including weekends and nights or evenings, to support a 24/7 operation.
Responsibilities
- Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls for ICS/OT environments, including SCADA systems, PLCs, RTUs, and related industrial devices.
- Support the development and configuration of secure network architectures, including network segmentation, firewall configurations, secure remote access, and monitoring solutions.
- Support investigation and response to security incidents involving industrial control systems.
- Assist with risk assessments, vulnerability evaluations, and compliance reviews in accordance with applicable standards, such as NIST SP 800-82 and ISA/IEC 62443.
- Maintain documentation, asset inventories, network diagrams, and system baselines for ICS/OT environments.
- Provide technical guidance and support to City personnel responsible for operating and maintaining ICS/OT systems.
- Contribute to ICS security training and awareness programs.
- Handle special projects and initiatives as assigned.
Benefits
- The employer states that OTI offers great benefits; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
