Job Description
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Apetan Consulting, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Job Title : OT Security Engineer/ Architect / Remote Location : Remote This role reports to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and ETO Director and plays a critical part in ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performing transportation systems across Transportation Management Centers (TMCs), regional offices, and the main office. Key Responsibilities Configure and troubleshoot VLANs, network segmentation, and routing protocols Monitor network performance and availability using network management tools Respond to network incidents including connectivity, performance, and security alerts Perform routine maintenance (firmware upgrades, backups, hardware support) Provide technical support for internal teams and external partners Configure and manage firewalls, IDS/IPS, and other security appliances Monitor and analyze SIEM alerts; escalate incidents as needed Support vulnerability scanning and remediation efforts Assist in enhancing cybersecurity incident response plans Document network configurations, procedures, and operational standards Prepare incident reports for authorities (e.g., FBI, NY State ITS) Collaborate with CISO and cybersecurity teams for compliance and security initiatives Support integration of ITS devices and applications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience) Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, and network security Hands-on experience with LANs, VLANs, trunking, STP, subnetting, routing protocols, and wireless Proven experience in network administration and troubleshooting Experience analyzing packet captures Firewall configuration (rules, NAT, threat protection, logging) Experience with IDS/IPS and SIEM tools Familiarity with network monitoring and vulnerability scanning tools Strong problem-solving and communication skills Core Technical Understanding: Cloud: SaaS, IaaS, PaaS, Hybrid, On-Prem Cybersecurity: Defense in Depth, Least Privilege, CIA Triad Technologies: NAC, NGFW, VPN, IAM, micro-segmentation, encryption IT Concepts: High availability, failover, clustering, routing, tagging Systems: Virtualization, backups, imaging Preferred Qualifications Certifications like CCNP, PCNSA, or similar Knowledge of NIST CSF, CIS Controls Experience with Operational Technology (OT) or critical infrastructure Experience in public sector or transportation networks Familiarity with incident response processes Understanding of data classification and enforcement Experience balancing security with system availability Core Knowledge Areas TCP/IP networking, routing, switching, subnetting VLAN design and segmentation Network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, access control) SIEM monitoring and incident escalation Network performance and availability management Threat intelligence and incident response Network documentation and topology design