IT – OT Cyber security Engineer

Key job details

Job number:00059766341

Travel required:No

Job category:IT Infrastructure

Location:PUNE / India

Date published:Jul 11 2024

Employment type:Full-time

IT – OT Cybersecurity Engineer

Qualification – Science / Engineering graduate

Job Description

  • Minimum of 7-8 years of experience in Industrial Automation Control systems (IACS) including Design, Testing (FAT/SAT), Site Commissioning, Maintenance.
  • Strong knowledge on Industrial control systems (PLC/DCS/SCADA/HMI & IPC). Know how of Automation Hardware and Software.
  • Experience in design and configuration of Industrial control systems application.
  • Understand basics of OT Networking, OT Network components, Communication protocols (Modbus, TCP/IP, Profinet etc.), OT Server and Storage Components.
  • Knowledge of OT Server configuration, OT Network components (switches and firewall) configuration.
  • Knowledge of industry standards like ISA/IEC 62443.
  • Test Documentation Preparation & execution.
  • Basic Field Instrumentation knowledge and site commissioning experience.
  • Technical proficiency on controls systems including familiarity with control panels, networking, panel/field wiring and PLC control systems.
  • Through understanding of Automation Hardware, Software, programming fundamentals, data flow from PLC, SCADA, HMI in the OT network.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • As a member of OT Cybersecurity team, provide support for GAP assessments on existing plant control system network.
  • Co-ordinates with design and operational team to assess the security of OT systems, provide technical inputs to design team.
  • Serves as the primary technical analyst for the OT Network Monitoring service offering.
  • Work directly with various organizational team(s) to help analyze OT network traffic patterns.
  • Promptly respond to customer inquiries related to active vulnerabilities, current risk, and migration evaluation status.
  • Supplement customer engagements as required, when cyber security and specific technical expertise is needed to support or advance the sales process.
  • Perform OT control system testing and validation at plant. (IQ & OQ).
  • Discuss with OEM vendors for support to integrate the equipment in IT network.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

  • Cognizant is a global community with more than 350,000 associates around the world.
  • We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
  • We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
  • We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they stay ahead in a fast-changing world.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

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Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

Mahesh Wabale

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