Operations Technology Engineering
Process Control Engineer / Instrument & Control Engineer
Work Role Definition
Process control engineers design, test, troubleshoot, and oversee the implementation of new processes. In plants with established control systems, the engineers may design and install retrofits to existing systems and troubleshoot hardware, software, and instrument problems in a manner that also preserves the cyber integrity of the environment.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:
- ICS410: ICS/SCADA Security Essentials | Certification: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
- ICS612: ICS Cybersecurity In-Depth
ICS/SCADA Security Engineer
Work Role Definition
Monitor and protect industrial control system environments with the goal of keeping the operational environment safe, secure, and resilient against current and emerging cyber threats.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:
- ICS410: ICS/SCADA Security Essentials | Certification: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
- ICS418: ICS Security Essentials for Managers
- ICS515: ICS Visibility, Detection, and Response | Certification: GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)
ICS/OT Systems Engineer
Work Role Definition
Designs, builds, and supports computer systems to support the operations environment.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification:
- ICS410: ICS/SCADA Security Essentials | Certification: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
- ICS418: ICS Security Essentials for Managers
- ICS515: ICS Visibility, Detection, and Response | Certification: GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)
- ICS612: ICS Cybersecurity In-Depth
OT Security Operations Center
OT SOC Operator
Work Role Definition:
Identifies, collects, examines, and preserves evidence form OT/ICS environments using controlled and documented analytical and investigative techniques that minimize the impact to the operations environment.
Recommended SANS Training & GIAC Certification
- ICS410: ICS/SCADA Security Essentials | Certification: Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP)
- ICS418: ICS Security Essentials for Managers
- ICS515: ICS Visibility, Detection, and Response | Certification: GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID)