As a 100% Employee-Owned company, Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. believes our Associates are the foundation of both our customers’ and our success. Our strong company culture, and belief in continued investment in our Associates, has helped us realize long Associate tenures, as well as long lasting relationships with our customers. Under the Robert E. Mason & Associates, Inc. umbrella there are two divisions: R.E. Mason and Apperture Solutions.

R.E. Mason is an Emerson Impact Partner covering North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Emerson is the global leader of process systems and solutions. R.E. Mason provides industry-leading process equipment and service for process control, automation, safety, and reliability. The industries served include Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper.

Apperture Solutions is a technology independent, professional consulting, and implementation services firm. Apperture Solutions offers Data Enablement, Production Optimization, Operations Management, and Other Value-Added Services. Apperture Solutions partners with other providers to offer our customers the technologies and solutions that fit their needs.

What Apperture Offers Associates

Apperture is a 100% employee-owned company that offers a comprehensive, industry leading benefits package to all eligible Associates:

Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
Retirement plan, including a Safe Harbor contribution
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Generous paid leave options that include vacation time, sick leave, personal leave time, REM Way Half Day, paid Jury Duty, and paid Bereavement Leave
Paid company holidays
Career Development Program
Retirement and Financial Wellness program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Alternative/Hybrid Work Schedules

General Description

We are in search of a resourceful IT/OT (Information Technology/Operational Technology) Engineer to bolster our team. This role requires proficiency in both IT and OT systems, along with hands-on experience in troubleshooting and maintenance. As an IT/OT Engineer – Cybersecurity Specialist, you will be responsible for architecting cybersecurity and secure networking solutions, ensuring system reliability and upkeep, mentoring system support specialists and other IT/OT engineers, while collaborating across teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Specific Responsibilities

Security Architecture: Design and implementation of robust security architectures for IT/OT environments, ensuring effective network segmentation, access controls, and threat detection mechanisms.
Risk Assessment: Conduct in-depth risk assessments and vulnerability analyses of IT/OT infrastructure, guiding the identification of potential weaknesses and the prioritization of mitigation efforts.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with IT, OT, engineering, operations, and security teams to integrate cybersecurity initiatives seamlessly into business processes and operational workflows.
Compliance Assurance: Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity standards, regulations, and industry best practices across IT/OT operations, maintaining documentation and facilitating assessments as necessary.
Security Awareness: Develop and deliver cybersecurity training programs and awareness campaigns for IT/OT personnel, empowering them to recognize and respond to security threats effectively.
Research and Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and trends, evaluating their potential impact on organizational security posture and guiding the adoption of innovative solutions.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of cybersecurity policies, procedures, incident reports, and compliance documentation, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders.
50% Regional travel to customer sites (10-25% overnight) within North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia

Required Competencies

Extensive experience (3-5+ years) in IT/OT engineering roles with a focus on cybersecurity, preferably in industrial or critical infrastructure sectors.
Proven track record of developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies, processes, and procedures in dynamic environments.
Deep understanding of IT/OT systems, protocols, architectures, and technologies, including industrial control systems (SCADA, PLC, DCS).
Proven experience implementing cybersecurity technology including Managed Antivirus, SIEM, ELM, NSM, Network Monitoring, Automated Patch Management, Password Management, Managed File Transfer.
Hands on experience with Physical and Virtual systems and associated infrastructure hardware and software.
Proficiency in cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, IEC 62443).
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the capacity to influence and drive change across organizational levels.

Required Education And Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Preferred Experience/Competencies

Relevant certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISA (Certified Information Security Auditor), or CompTIA Security+ are highly desirable.
In depth knowledge of Secure Network Architectures for critical infrastructure environments
Experience with a wide variety of cybersecurity hardware/software packages including:
- Trellix Endpoint Security, Whitelisting, SIEM
- Network Monitoring/Asset Management (Nozomi, Dragos, Claroty)
- Fortinet, FortiGate, FortiSIEM, FortiSOAR
- Splunk
- Cisco products
OT Cybersecurity Assessment and Cybersecurity Program implementation and planning

Apperture is a federal contractor and, as such, is required to solicit the race, gender, disability status and protected veteran status of candidates. Thus, you are required to answer self-identification questions as part of your application process. These questions are part of Apperture’s Affirmative Action Plan and the completion of these questions will not have any effect on any consideration of your application materials.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and need to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Apperture, please call our office at (704) 375-4465.

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IT/OT - Cyber Security Specialist