Senior Cyber Security Specialist - Airport project

Artech Information Systems

  • Mississauga, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 hours ago
Location:Mississauga, ONSalary Range:CompetitiveIntroductionWe are currently seeking a highly skilled professional for a contract role in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a significant project within the airport sector, focusing on enhancing cybersecurity measures in operational technology settings.Required Skills & QualificationsMust-have qualifications that candidates must meet to be considered:
  • Demonstrated experience in Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity.
  • Proven track record of architecting and securing OT networks and infrastructures.
  • Proficiency in ICS/SCADA ecosystems, including knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and DCS platforms.
  • Familiarity with industry-recognized OT cybersecurity tools like Claroty, Nozomi, and Dragos.
  • Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, particularly NIST, IEC 62443, and ISO/IEC 27001.
  • Background in critical infrastructure domains such as energy, utilities, manufacturing, or transportation with applicable OT cybersecurity experience.
  • Ability to effectively translate between IT and OT teams, bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions.
Preferred Skills & QualificationsNice-to-have skills but are not required:
  • Advanced degree in Engineering or related field.
  • Experience in conducting training sessions and awareness campaigns to elevate cybersecurity knowledge within OT personnel.
  • Experience in fostering cross-functional collaboration with IT, engineering, and operations teams.
Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesKey tasks and expectations for the role:
  • Oversee the assessment of vulnerabilities across OT environments using specialized tools for in-depth analysis.
  • Provide strategic, actionable guidance to reduce cybersecurity risks and strengthen overall OT security posture.
  • Perform comprehensive risk evaluations and measure the success of applied mitigation techniques.
  • Ensure OT network architectures align with cybersecurity benchmarks and support performance optimization objectives.
  • Design, deploy, and uphold cybersecurity measures for various OT systems.
  • Participate actively in OT-specific incident response and recovery processes.
  • Implement and uphold cybersecurity governance within OT, following relevant standards.
  • Drive initiatives including OT network segmentation, secure remote access solutions, asset tracking, and structured patch management programs.
Company Benefits & Culture
  • Inclusive and diverse work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Supportive team culture that values collaboration and innovation.
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Artech Information Systems