Cybersecurity Technician (ICS - Industrial Control System)

Overview

Ics Cybersecurity Technician

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance for OT cybersecurity assets.
• Carry out patch updates and antivirus updates for installed OT assets.
• Collect backups and support the recovery process for DCS, SIS, ICS, and other OT assets.
• Collect ICS field asset data for DCS and non-DCS systems related to projects.
• Conduct field checks, confirm mark-ups, and support as-built documentation.
• Carry out ICS cybersecurity field activities, including cabinet lock maintenance, cable troubleshooting, cable removal, new cable laying, and field housekeeping.
• Support installation and replacement of DCS, SIS, and ICS cybersecurity assets.
• Prepare spare parts and project materials for DCS, SIS, and ICS cybersecurity activities.
• Label, print, and attach network cable labels for OT cybersecurity assets.
• Support power cable laying and installation in PPC, DCS, SIS, and ICS cybersecurity cabinets.
• Lay communication cables for new KVMs and arrange monitors and workstations.
• Verify and collect as-built nameplate data for installed OT assets.
• Prepare and receive PTW for all field-related activities.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team for non-DCS assets and perform cybersecurity PM tasks such as antivirus installation, physical hardening, and Windows patching.
• Support physical asset hardening, including USB locks and access control validation.
• Carry out daily PM tasks related to ICS fieldwork and support field asset log collection.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate degree or 3-year diploma in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, Mechatronics, Cybersecurity, Electronics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Oil & Gas or Chemical facilities with focus on ICS/OT Cybersecurity.
• 5+ years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Chemical manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with OT assets, DCS, SIS, ICS systems, fieldwork, patching, antivirus updates, backup support, and asset hardening.
• CCNA or Network+ certification is preferred.
• CEH, Security+, or CySA+ certification is preferred.
• At least one cybersecurity certification is desirable.
• Good communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work in an industrial 24x7 plant environment with considerable field activities.