Position Summary

The Operational Technology (OT) Administrator is a key member of the Operational Technology team, working cross-functionally to secure enterprise assets and data from current and emerging cyber threats. This role is responsible for the secure operation, management, and compliance of all OT systems across the organization, including servers, workstations, networks, databases, and software applications.

Core Responsibilities

• Embrace and promote CORE Energy’s Core Values: Safety, Sustainability, and Continuous Improvement
• Design, implement, and manage a comprehensive OT security program addressing risks in both IT and OT environments
• Collaborate with IT and networking teams to deploy and maintain OT discovery solutions across the enterprise
• Perform device discovery, classification, and risk assessments of OT environments
• Research and develop mitigation strategies for identified OT risks in coordination with cybersecurity teams
• Conduct OT risk and vulnerability assessments using industry-standard frameworks
• Deploy OT-specific cybersecurity hardware and software tools
• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures for OT systems
• Monitor OT systems for security incidents and conduct investigations as needed
• Lead or support responses to OT-related cybersecurity incidents
• Collaborate with Information Security and Architecture teams to align all OT integrations with security standards
• Document architectures and integrations used between OT platforms, systems, and vendors

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum of 3 years of professional IT experience, with at least 1+ years focused on OT administration and/or cybersecurity
• Proven experience working in OT security
• Familiarity with industrial control systems (ICS) and other operational technologies in manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity risk management and mitigation strategies
• Solid knowledge of networking, including TCP/IP, protocols, firewalls, and endpoint protection
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, etc.)
• Ability to investigate and document OT network security architecture
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset
• Strong time management and organizational abilities
• Willingness and ability to travel to CORE Resources locations based on business needs (50-75%)