OT Security Engineer Graduate

• Support the monitoring of OT environments, including ICS, SCADA, PLCs, and other industrial systems, while building first-hand understanding of how these technologies enable modern manufacturing
• Help identify OT risks, vulnerabilities, and remediation actions in operational environments with guidance from experienced team members, contributing to safer and more resilient operations
• Assist with OT risk assessments and compliance activities aligned with IEC 62443, NIS2, ISO 27001, and internal Toyota frameworks
• Support audit preparation and evidence collection for OT-related controls
• Assist in designing secure OT architectures, including segmentation, firewall rules, and remote-access controls
• Help maintain OT asset inventories and support integration of OT systems with security monitoring tools
• Participate in OT incident triage by gathering logs, documenting observations, and escalating issues appropriately
• Learn OT-specific incident response and containment processes under senior engineer guidance, developing practical skills critical in high-impact operational environments
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of OT procedures, network maps, playbooks, and governance documentation

Key requirements:

• Experience gained through internships, academic projects, lab work, self-directed learning, community involvement, or early professional exposure in OT security, industrial automation, cybersecurity, engineering, or related technical areas
• Basic understanding of industrial systems, cybersecurity fundamentals, and the differences between OT and IT environments
• Awareness of industrial control systems, SCADA environments, PLCs, and OT communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, or OPC
• Understanding of network fundamentals, segmentation, firewalls, and secure remote access in OT contexts
• Exposure to security tools or technical labs such as vulnerability scanning, packet analysis, SIEM, IDS/IPS, or endpoint protection
• Interest in scripting or automation using tools such as Python or PowerShell
• Awareness of frameworks and standards such as IEC 62443, NIS2, or ISO 27001

Nice to have:

• Exposure to manufacturing environments, industrial automation, or OT lab work through study, internships, or practical projects
• Awareness of cloud-connected industrial systems or modern manufacturing technologies
• Entry-level or foundational certifications such as CompTIA Security+, IEC 62443 Foundation, AZ-900, or equivalent