Corsha · 1 month ago
OT Security Engineer
Tysons Corner, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expCorsha is a cyber startup in the DC area focused on reshaping how industrial and operational technology systems are secured. They are seeking an OT Security Engineer to implement and defend the security infrastructure for their Machine Identity Platform, specifically for OT environments.
Cloud SecurityCyber SecuritySaaSSecurity
Responsibilities
Architect and Implement OT Security Solutions: Design, deploy, and manage secure architectures for our mIDP, specifically tailored for OT environments. This includes network segmentation, routing, switching, firewall configurations, and intrusion detection systems
ICS/OT System Integration: Be the subject matter expert for integrating our mIDP with industrial control systems. This involves understanding and working with common industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC UA) and architectures (e.g., Purdue Model)
Machine Identity Integration: Collaborate closely with our product and engineering teams to integrate security configurations with our mIDP, ensuring seamless and secure authentication and authorization for OT devices and applications
OT Network Hardening: Implement and enforce robust security best practices, including vulnerability management and access control for OT networks
Troubleshooting and Optimization: Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve complex security issues across ICS and OT environments. Identify and implement optimizations to enhance system performance, reliability, and security
Automation and Tooling: Develop and implement automation scripts and tools (e.g., Python, Ansible) to streamline provisioning, configuration management, and operational tasks
Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Create comprehensive documentation, runbooks, and contribute to internal knowledge sharing to ensure maintainability and scalability of our infrastructure
Stay Ahead of the Curve: Continuously research and evaluate new cybersecurity technologies, security trends, and best practices, particularly as they relate to OT and industrial control systems
Collaborate and Mentor: Work closely with cross-functional teams (software engineers, security analysts, product managers) and provide mentorship to junior team members
Qualification
Required
5+ years of intense experience in OT security or a related role, with a proven track record in complex, high-performance, and high-stakes environments
Deep, demonstrable expertise in industrial control systems and OT environments
Strong proficiency in network security principles: Firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), network access control (NAC), and secure communication protocols
Extensive hands-on experience with OT network architectures and protocols
Rock solid understanding of cybersecurity principles: vulnerability management, threat modeling, and incident response
Empathy for OT/ICS environments
Proficiency in scripting and automation: Python, Ansible, or similar languages for automating security provisioning and operations
A relentless problem-solver
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Self-starter with an insatiable curiosity
Preferred
Experience with specific machine identity solutions (PKI, certificates, secrets management)
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes
Knowledge of software-defined networking (SDN) solutions
Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, GICSP, CISM)
Experience in a fast-paced startup environment
Benefits
Wellness days
Generous PTO
Company-covered healthcare
401k matching
Paid parental leave
Snacks
Lunches
Sustenance
Company
Corsha
Corsha offers a machine identity platform designed to secure machine‑to‑machine communication and automate API-based workflows.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$34.7MKey Investors
Cybernetix VenturesSineWave VenturesAFWERX
2025-07-31Series Unknown
2025-04-08Series A· $18M
2023-06-22Grant· $1.8M
Leadership Team
Anusha Iyer
CEO & Co-Founder
Brian Reed
Chief Market Officer
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