Prudent Technologies and Consulting, Inc. · 1 month ago
Operational Technology Analyst
Dallas, TX
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50/hr - $50/hr
2+ years expPrudent Technologies and Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Operational Technology Analyst to monitor and investigate security alerts impacting OT systems. The role involves analyzing logs, triaging alerts, and collaborating with teams to enhance security measures within the operational technology environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyIT Infrastructure
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Praneeth Bandari
Responsibilities
Monitor security alerts from various tools (SIEM, SOAR, IIDS) and investigate potential incidents impacting OT systems
Analyze logs common in ICS/SCADA systems to identify indicators of compromise
Perform initial triage of alerts, determining validity, severity, and priority based on log analysis, event data and threat intelligence
Differentiate between true positives, false positives, and benign events to minimize unnecessary escalations
Work with Shift Leads to refine detection rules, reduce false positives, and develop new use cases to optimize detection capabilities within the OT environment
Contribute to the creation and maintenance of runbooks, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and incident response playbooks
Thoroughly document all alert triage activities, findings, and decisions in the SOC’s ticketing system
Participate in training sessions and simulations to stay current on cyber threats, OT security best practices, and monitoring tools
Stay current on NERC-CIP standards (specifically 2/3), NIST CSF, Purdue Model for Industrial Control Systems, ISO 27001 frameworks, and other relevant OT security regulations
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent required
2-4 years of experience in a cybersecurity role
Foundational understanding of industrial protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 104
Experience with security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, and IIDS platforms
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly (written and verbal) to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work effectively in a 24/7 shift-based SOC environment, including covering for teammates and occasional after-hours support
Measures of Success Effectively prioritize and manage alerts in a fast-paced environment
Contribute to improvements in key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Respond (MTTR)
Maintain adherence to SOC Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
1-2 years of experience working with OT/SCADA environments is highly desirable
Relevant certifications (e.g., Network+, Security+, CySA+) are a plus
Company
Prudent Technologies and Consulting, Inc.
For over 26+ years Prudent Technologies & Consulting has been helping customers secure the technical and functional resources needed to deliver mission-critical IT & Business initiatives.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Praveen Panchakarla
President
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