[Remote] Remote Operations Center OT Security Analyst
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Black & Veatch is an employee-owned company focused on sustainable infrastructure and engineering solutions. They are seeking a Remote Operations Center OT Security Analyst to protect critical industrial systems from cyber threats by monitoring networks and managing vulnerabilities in PLC/HMI devices, while bridging the gap between IT security and physical operations.
Responsibilities
- Monitor OT/ICS network traffic and system logs to detect, triage, and analyze security threats using specialized tools
- Identify, assess, and prioritize vulnerabilities, working with engineering teams to remediate threats without disrupting production
- Develop and maintain detailed inventories of OT assets, including network diagrams and configurations
- Support incident investigations, evidence collection, and forensic analysis of security breaches within industrial systems
- Interface with multiple parties for identification, diagnosis, and resolution of site operations and maintenance problems, including the site O&M team, site owner, regulatory agencies, site IT team, Remote operators, and B&V leadership
- Engage in multiple aspects of ROC responsibilities including communications with clients as well as internal team members to maintain contractual obligations
- Follow process and procedures for both site-specific projects and the Remote Operations Center
- Stand watch in rotational shiftwork developed in coordination with the ROC Manager
- Assist with Monitoring & Diagnostics (M&D) teams using predictive analytics for proactive monitoring of power generation, renewables, process industries, and generation assets
- Help mentor and develop less experienced team members
- Performs day-to-day execution of assigned OT/ICS security monitoring, analysis, and incident response activities in accordance with procedures, playbooks, and escalation protocols
- Plans and prioritizes assigned work to meet operational requirements and contractual commitments; provides timely status updates and communicates risks, issues, and dependencies to the ROC Manager and relevant stakeholders
- Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and deliverables (e.g., alerts, incident tickets, reports, procedures, and evidence) consistent with quality standards and applicable regulatory, contractual, and audit requirements
- Identifies opportunities to improve detection coverage, logging, asset inventory accuracy, and operational procedures; recommends and implements approved enhancements in alignment with established change management practices
- Collaborates with OT engineering, site operations and maintenance, and IT/security teams to coordinate remediation and security changes, with consideration for safety, reliability, and production continuity
- May provide guidance, training support, and knowledge sharing to peers; this position does not include formal supervisory responsibilities (e.g., hiring, compensation decisions, performance management, or corrective action)
Skills
- High School Diploma Required
- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations
- 3+ years of experience in both IT and industrial, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure environments preferred
- Previous experience related to Battery Storage, Solar, Wind, Simple Cycle Thermal Generation, or Combined Cycle Thermal Generation
- Basic industry knowledge and technology trends
- Demonstrated knowledge of Power Plant systems and processes
- Basic knowledge of NERC responsibilities
- Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles
- Experience with PLC, RTU, or DCS components and protocols
- Familiarity with OT-specific security tools (e.g., Dragos, Nozomi, Claroty)
- Understanding of Purdue model network architecture and firewalls
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 401k match
- Benefits that start day one
- Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life
- Comprehensive benefits portfolio is a key component of this commitment and offers an array of health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with disability and a robust wellness program
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid vacation and holiday time
- Sick time
- Dependent sick time
- Company-matched 401k plan
- Adoption reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vendor discounts
- Employment referral program
- AD&D insurance
- Pre-taxed accounts
- Voluntary legal plan
- B&V Credit Union
- Performance-based bonus program if eligible
- 100 percent ESOP-owned company with stock ownership
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