OT Security Penetration Tester – Texas/Florida

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Conduct comprehensive tabletop security architecture assessments across OT environments, addressing both technical and non-technical risks without engaging in high-risk manual or automated procedures.

• Evaluate sensitive, legacy networks for potential adverse effects, significant risks, and single points of failure.

• Tailor the depth and approach of reviews to align with each client's operational circumstances.

• Identify vulnerabilities and deficiencies in ICS, SCADA, and field-device environments.

• Assess legacy and sensitive networks where traditional testing poses unacceptable operational risks.

• Differentiate between theoretical and practically relevant risks, demonstrating impact when necessary.

• Assist OT clients in enhancing their security programs and pinpoint critical controls.

• Collaboratively refine the scope of testing as projects advance.

• Convert technical findings into actionable recommendations for both technical and leadership stakeholders.

• Contribute to the evolution of Packetlabs' OT testing methodology and overall practice maturity.

• Remain up-to-date on OT threats, attack methods, and defensive measures.

• Share expertise with the wider team to enhance collective capabilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must reside in Texas or Florida.

• Hold a degree in Information Security or Computer Science.

• Possess over 3 years of experience in assessing or working within OT, ICS, or SCADA environments.

• Strong grasp of operational constraints that differentiate OT testing from IT testing.

• Excellent communication skills for effectively conveying risks to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Proven commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Capability to work autonomously in unfamiliar or highly specialized settings.

• Preferred professional certifications include GICSP, GRID, GCIP, CSSA, CACE, CISSP, or OSCP.

🏝️ Benefits

• Immediate and ongoing offensive security training, mentorship, and professional growth opportunities.

• Chance to influence the development, direction, and methodologies of Packetlabs' growing OT practice.

• A leadership team that values substance, quality, and disciplined execution.

• Collaboration with a highly skilled group of security professionals.

• Competitive salary and opportunities for advancement.

• GRRSP with corporate matching available in Canada.

• Access to corporate benefit plans within Canada.

• Flexible working environment.