What are the responsibilities and job description for the OT Network & Cyber Security Engineer position at VDart, Inc.?
Job Title: OT Network & Cyber Security Engineer
Location: Houston, Texas, USA (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced OT Network & Cyber Security Engineer with strong expertise in Operational Technology (OT) environments, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Cisco networking, Palo Alto firewalls, OT Admin Zone support, and infrastructure hardening within industrial or enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and manage OT Admin Zone environments
- Perform Cisco-heavy network deployments and configurations
- Configure and manage Palo Alto firewall rules, alerts, and security policies
- Implement cybersecurity safeguards and secure-by-design principles
- Support infrastructure hardening and security compliance initiatives
- Monitor and troubleshoot OT/IT network issues
- Work with VMware and vCenter environments for virtualization support
- Collaborate with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams on network security improvements
- Ensure secure connectivity and operational continuity across OT systems
Required Skills
- Strong experience in OT Network and Cyber Security
- Hands-on expertise with:
- Cisco network deployments
- Palo Alto firewall configuration and monitoring
- OT/Industrial network environments
- Knowledge of:
- Secure-by-design principles
- Infrastructure hardening
- Cybersecurity safeguards
- Experience with VMware or vCenter administration/support
- Strong troubleshooting and deployment experience in enterprise environments
Preferred Background
- Experience working in Oil & Gas or Industrial environments
- Familiarity with OT security frameworks and segmentation
- Ability to work onsite in Houston, TX or relocate/commute
Salary : $55 - $70