Principal OT Security Engineer
About The Position
Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. The Principal OT Security Engineer defines enterprise OT cybersecurity strategy, architecture, and a technical roadmap, leading complex initiatives across global manufacturing, distribution, and lab operations. Qualified candidates must be able to work a hybrid schedule at our Bloomington, MN office.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of cybersecurity experience OR a high school diploma/GED and 12+ years of cybersecurity experience
- Significant OT/ICS experience
- Deep expertise in industrial cybersecurity architecture and risk management
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading enterprise OT security programs in global manufacturing environments
- Proven track record working with executive leadership and driving strategic initiatives
- Deep experience with regulatory and compliance frameworks (IEC 62443, NIST, ISO 27001, TISAX, CMMC)
- Experience with OT security tools (Nozomi, Claroty, Dragos, etc.)
- Experience leveraging AI tools to improve the effectiveness of a security tool or mechanism
- Executive-level communication skills, both verbal and written, capable of articulating technical topics to a wide range of stakeholders to drive understanding and alignment
- CISSP
- CISM or CRISC
- GICSP
- SANS ICS certifications (e.g., GRID, GCIP)
Responsibilities
- Define and drive enterprise OT security architecture and standards
- Lead large-scale OT security initiatives (segmentation, monitoring, secure remote access)
- Establish OT cybersecurity policies aligned with IEC 62443, NIST, and regulatory requirements
- Partner with manufacturing, distribution, engineering, and leadership to align security with uptime and resilience goals
- Lead remediation of high-impact security risks and vulnerabilities
- Representing OT security in audits and executive discussions
- Influence long-term strategy, roadmap planning, and maturity improvements
Benefits
- health benefits
- retirement plan (401k)
- paid time away
- paid leaves (including paid parental leave)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
