Operational Technology (OT) Security Engineer

Applied Materials

Actively hiring
Santa Clara,Ca, US Posted 42 days ago $124,000–$171,000 / year
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TL;DR

Join our visionary team as an OT Security Engineer and shape the future of OT/IoT cybersecurity by designing resilient architectures for industrial control systems and driving vulnerability management strategies. You will develop secure designs for ICS, SCADA, PLCs, and HMIs while ensuring compliance with standards like ISA/IEC 62443 and NIST 800-82. Your role involves conducting risk assessments, leading vulnerability analyses, and integrating threat intelligence into workflows. Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and IT teams to embed security throughout the system lifecycle, evaluate emerging technologies, and provide training on best practices. Ideal candidates have deep expertise in OT/IoT security architecture, 7–10 years of relevant experience, knowledge of ICS protocols (Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP), familiarity with Armis, Dragos, Claroty, and certifications like GICSP or CISSP.

Skills

ISA/IEC 62443 NIST CSF Modbus OPC Ethernet/IP Armis Dragos Claroty Purdue Model ISO 27001 GICSP CISSP SEMI standards PLCs SCADA IIoT devices Threat intelligence System lifecycle Risk assessments Vulnerability analysis

What you'll do

  • Design secure architectures for OT systems including ICS, SCADA, PLCs, and HMIs.
  • Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analysis for OT environments to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.
  • Lead proactive remediation strategies aligned with industry frameworks and operational priorities.
  • Integrate threat intelligence into architecture and vulnerability workflows to enhance security posture.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and tools to strengthen OT/IoT security across the enterprise.

What we're looking for

  • Deep expertise in OT/IoT security architecture and vulnerability management.
  • 7–10 years of experience in OT/ICS cybersecurity with proven design skills for secure industrial environments.
  • Strong knowledge of ICS protocols (Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP) and compliance frameworks (ISA/IEC 62443, NIST CSF).
  • Hands-on experience with Armis, Dragos, Claroty, or similar OT security platforms.
  • Familiarity with SEMI standards (E187/E188/E191) in semiconductor manufacturing environments.
  • Certifications such as GICSP or CISSP preferred.

Market check

Salary context

This $124,000–$171,000 range sits above 45% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$110,000–$198,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$134,387–$182,587

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Applied Materials

Applied Materials is the world''s largest supplier of equipment, services, and software for the semiconductor and display industries, enabling the production of chips and advanced displays. Industry: Semiconductor Equipment

Applied Materials currently has 65 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $141,000–$193,500 across 65 roles with salary data.

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