IT/OT Cybersecurity Specialist
- Cosio Valtellino, Sondrio
- Tempo indeterminato
- Full time
- Provide technical support and cooperate with the Project Execution, Project Development, R&D and Commissioning teams.
- Design and implement security architectures for OT environments, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems.
- Prepare documentation in accordance with project and product Engineering Plans (e.g. cybersecurity technical specifications, HW architecture diagrams).
- Conduct risk assessments and provide guidelines for enhancing the security posture of OT systems.
- Systems updates and patching: managing security updates on plant IT/OT devices.
- Vulnerability management: analyzing and updating plant IT/OT systems to ensure that known vulnerabilities are identified and promptly addressed.
- Backup management: implementation and maintenance of secure backup processes for IT/OT plant systems.
- Network security: implementing and reviewing firewall rules, network segmentation, creating secure VPNs, and introducing IDS or IPS where applicable to enhance the security of IT/OT networks and limit the spread of potential attacks.
- Threat detection: implementing tools to monitor IT/OT plant networks and detect threats, intrusions, or abnormal behaviors.
- Access control: verifying access permissions to IT/OT plant systems and networks, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access them.
- Develop and implement incident response plans for OT incidents.
- Lead and participate in the investigation and resolution of security incidents, providing timely and effective responses.
- Perform regular audits of OT infrastructure to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply patches and updates to mitigate potential risks.
- Implement and manage security monitoring tools to detect and respond to potential threats in real-time.
- Work closely with the IT security team to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to cybersecurity.
- Collaborate with commissioning and service teams to integrate security best practices into system development and maintenance processes.
- Take responsibility for your health and safety and that of others by following HSE and office procedures, completing required training, reporting hazards or incidents.
- High-school Diploma in Technical subjects (Informatic, Cybersecurity, or similar). Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Informatic Engineering, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science is a plus.
- Experience in OT cybersecurity, with a focus on securing critical infrastructure.
- Knowledge of OT protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC) and communication systems.
- Proficiency in programming languages (Phyton, C, C++ or C#).
- Experience with security tools such as IDS, firewalls, and antivirus solutions.
- Good knowledge of English.
- A permanent full time contract;
- An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you;
- Professional experience in an international environment with frequent contact with other colleagues and partner around the world;
- Strengthen cross-functional communication skills;
- Be part of the young (35 on avg.) and international (+26 nationalities) group and work in a dynamic and fast-moving environment;
- A revolutionary way of remote working that meets your needs (www.familyworking.it/en);
- A fast career track like only few other companies can match;
- Always room for new ideas!