OT / Network Security Engineer

Job Title: OT / Network Security Engineer
Location-Type: REMOTE
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 Month Contract to Hire
Compensation Range: $60/hr - $70/hr on W2 ONLY!

Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, and 401K
Visa Sponsorship: Not eligible for visa sponsorship

Job Description:
This role supports secure operations across enterprise and operational technology (OT) environments by deploying secure access solutions, managing vulnerabilities, and partnering with system and network owners to drive remediation and secure configuration.
Job Summary
•Support secure network architecture by providing guidance to system and network owners on segmentation, traffic flows, and security gaps
•Install, configure, and validate secure remote access solutions for internal users and third-party vendors across multiple sites
•Ensure remote access solutions are properly authenticated, encrypted, monitored, and logged with minimal operational disruption
•Conduct vulnerability assessments across network, server, and OT assets and track findings through full remediation lifecycle
•Deploy and integrate cybersecurity tools into OT and hybrid environments, including onboarding of new sites and assets
•Develop and document installation procedures, configuration standards, and operational guidance
•Act as a technical liaison between cybersecurity and operations teams, supporting multiple initiatives simultaneously
Minimum Requirements:
•5 years of experience in networking, cybersecurity, or infrastructure engineering
•Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, or OT environments
•Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, and segmentation concepts
•Experience with secure remote access technologies and firewall rule coordination
•Familiarity with vulnerability management processes, including remediation tracking and lifecycle reporting
•Ability to communicate technical requirements clearly to asset and system owners
Preferred Qualifications:
•Hands-on experience managing asset inventory tools and data collection or transfer scripts
•Demonstrated ability to balance security requirements against operational uptime constraints
•Experience developing standardized vulnerability management workflows and reporting