Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Defense Analyst

Dow Chemical•Midland, TX

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dow has an opportunity for an Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Defense Specialist located in Midland, MI or Houston, TX. The Dow Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) is seeking an experienced Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity professional to help protect Dow's global manufacturing environment. As Dow continues to mature its OT security capabilities, this role will play a critical part in advancing our ability to detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats targeting industrial control systems and manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate combines deep OT engineering experience with a passion for or strong interest in cybersecurity and defending critical manufacturing environments. They will possess a strong understanding of manufacturing technologies, industrial processes, and operational environments while serving as a subject matter expert within the CSOC.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant OR 5 years relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
Deep knowledge of OT and ICS technologies, including process control systems, distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), SCADA environments, industrial networks, and manufacturing operations.
Strong understanding of, or demonstrated ability to quickly develop expertise in, OT attack surfaces, risk vectors, and cyber threats affecting industrial environments.
Ability to analyze complex technical information and communicate risks and recommendations effectively to both technical and business stakeholders.
A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Nice To Haves

Experience with security operations, incident response, threat hunting, forensic investigations, or cybersecurity monitoring is preferred.
The Dow CSOC is willing to train the right candidate on cyber defense investigations and related cybersecurity disciplines if specific technical cyber defense skills need to be developed.

Responsibilities

Serve as a team subject matter expert for OT, providing guidance on industrial control systems, manufacturing technologies, OT networks, and associated cyber risks.
Lead the development and enhancement of OT-focused detection use cases, analytics, and monitoring capabilities utilizing frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK for ICS.
Conduct advanced investigations of security events and incidents affecting OT and enterprise environments, including threat hunting, forensic analysis, root cause determination, and response coordination.
Continuously evaluate emerging threats, vulnerabilities, adversary tactics, and industry trends impacting industrial environments, translating intelligence into actionable defensive capabilities.
Develop and maintain detection content, playbooks, response procedures, and operational guidance for OT cybersecurity monitoring and incident response.
Contribute to cross-functional cybersecurity projects that improve Dow's overall OT security posture and cyber resilience.
Provide mentorship and guidance to other analysts, helping develop OT expertise across the CSOC.
Operate as a senior Cyber Defense analyst within the broader CSOC and contribute to enterprise cyber defense operations when OT-specific support is not required.

Benefits

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs.
Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)