We are not here to just fill a vacancy. We are here to connect with people who pursue excellence, take initiative, and are committed to ongoing growth.

We are ctrl:cyber; a high-growth, proudly Australian cybersecurity firm and we’re looking for purpose-driven individuals to join our team.

We want to hear from people who believe their potential has no ceiling. At Ctrl, your ambition and capabilities are met with real opportunities for impact and development. We’ve built a culture that values curiosity, supports innovation, and provides a platform for continuous learning.

You’ll be surrounded by motivated, skilled colleagues who lead with integrity and collaborate with purpose. Expect to do meaningful work. Expect to grow. Expect to be supported as you take on challenges that matter.

The Opportunity

As a Security Engineer – OT Specialist, you will play a key role in enhancing our SOC’s capabilities to monitor, detect, and respond to threats targeting Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, and other OT environments. You will work closely with clients across various industries to develop and implement effective OT cybersecurity monitoring and response strategies.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

  • Develop and implement OT-specific monitoring use cases, detections, and response playbooks within the SOC
  • Monitor OT network traffic using tools such as Claroty, Nozomi, Dragos, or similar platforms.
  • Conduct threat hunting and incident response activities in OT environments.
  • Collaborate with IT/OT client stakeholders to assess and secure ICS/SCADA systems.
  • Perform security assessments and gap analysis for OT networks and assets.
  • Integrate OT asset visibility platforms and log sources into SIEM/SOAR systems.
  • Assist in developing SOC processes, documentation, and escalation workflows specific to OT incidents.
  • Provide subject matter expertise to SOC analysts on OT protocols, vulnerabilities, and threat landscapes.
  • Stay up to date with evolving OT threat intelligence, vulnerabilities, and compliance frameworks (e.g., NERC CIP, ISA/IEC 62443, NIST CSF).

What We’re Looking For

  • 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 1–2 years in OT/ICS/SCADA environments.
  • Strong understanding of OT protocols (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, OPC, BACnet) and architectures.
  • Experience with OT security tools (e.g., Dragos, Claroty, Nozomi, SCADAfence, Armis).
  • Familiarity with ICS environments in sectors such as energy, water, oil & gas, or manufacturing.
  • Experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar, etc.).
  • Working knowledge of network security, incident response, and threat detection principles.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certifications such as GICSP, GRID, CISSP, or SANS ICS-related certifications.
  • Experience with IT/OT integration, segmentation strategies, and risk assessments
  • Exposure to OT vulnerability management and patching strategies
  • Knowledge of compliance requirements and standards for critical infrastructure

What You’ll Get

  • Flexible work environment
  • A competitive base salary
  • Flexibility, autonomy, and support with a clear investment in your development
  • A collaborative, technically excellent team to be part of