Senior OT Penetration Tester (m/w/d)
Core
Conducting penetration tests and security assessments in Operational Technology (OT) environments to identify vulnerabilities in systems controlling real-world processes like energy grids, industrial production, and logistics.
Role type
Senior OT Penetration Tester
Builds
Security resilience for critical infrastructure including energy, manufacturing, transport, and chemical industries.
Domain
Industrial Cybersecurity / OT Security
Required skills
OT and IT penetration testing, ICS systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS), industrial networks, network security, Active Directory in converged environments, offensive security tools, technical analysis of industrial protocols, translating technical findings to operational impact
Preferred skills
Understanding of OT vs IT differences, simulating realistic attack scenarios (ransomware, lateral movement), mentoring team members
Technologies
PLC, SCADA, DCS, Active Directory, Industrial Protocols, Offensive-Security-Tools
Responsibilities
Conducting advanced penetration tests in OT environments with focus on realistic attack paths, Identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities across IT/OT boundaries, Simulating real attack scenarios like ransomware and lateral movements, Performing detailed technical analysis of industrial protocols and systems, Leading complex technical projects and mentoring team members
