Junior OT/ICS Lab Engineer
$105,000–$105,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Build, configure, and maintain lab environments simulating real OT operational scenarios, including industrial control systems like PLCs, RTUs, and HMIs. Deploy sensors and monitoring infrastructure to capture network traffic and telemetry while documenting configurations and system topologies. Execute test plans to validate Dragos platform capabilities against simulated threats and assist in reproducing reported issues in a controlled setting. Troubleshoot lab infrastructure, connectivity problems, and device configuration challenges, while supporting internal teams requiring access to OT lab resources. Perform basic fabrication and panel building per engineering drawings.
Required Qualifications
- Strong foundation in networking: OSI model, TCP/IP, subnetting, routing, firewalls, and network protocols
- Hands-on experience building or working with lab/test environments
- Familiarity with virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM) or containerization
- Basic understanding of IT infrastructure and security concepts
- Comfortability working at the command line (Linux/Windows)
- Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Ability to follow technical documentation, troubleshoot systematically, and ask clarifying questions
- Willingness to learn OT-specific protocols and operational technology fundamentals
- Ability to perform basic fabrication and panel building, including mounting/installing panels to engineering drawings and wiring devices and components
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with industrial protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, DNP3) or SCADA/HMI systems
- Experience with network packet analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump) or protocol decoding
- Practical experience with PLCs, industrial IoT devices, or control system engineering
- Experience with electrical troubleshooting (e.g., diagnosing circuits, relays, control wiring)
- Security certifications (Security+, CEH, GCIA) or cybersecurity coursework
- Experience in critical infrastructure or manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with ICS security frameworks (NIST, NERC CIP, IEC 62443)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical Engineering field (or equivalent practical experience)
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