Senior OT Cybersecurity & Network Engineer/Technologist

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Senior OT Cybersecurity & Network Engineer to join their growing team in Calgary, AB. This position is ideal for an experienced professional with a strong background in industrial OT environments, network design, and cybersecurity. You’ll work alongside a team of highly skilled engineers and technologists to deliver world-class electrical, instrumentation, and controls projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of OT network engineers and technologists to achieve project goals while collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

  • Prepare conceptual engineering solutions, including scope of work, cost estimates, and implementation planning.

  • Oversee the design and implementation of industrial OT networks, ensuring adherence to ICS standards and best practices.

  • Supervise the maintenance and setup of PCN networks, switches, servers, and firewalls, ensuring reliability and compliance.

  • Implement and maintain cybersecurity measures, including vendor-approved antivirus and Windows patch management.

  • Lead the response to cybersecurity incidents, prioritizing plant operations and minimizing downtime.

  • Monitor third-party security feeds and forums to identify vulnerabilities and create actionable intelligence reports.

  • Ensure database backups, disaster recovery testing, and redundancy for all critical network devices.

  • Develop and implement OT cybersecurity standards and incident response plans across multiple systems.

  • Conduct health assessments and security audits for industrial facilities.

  • Design, implement, and commission ICS systems as integral components of process control systems.

  • Mentor and develop intermediate and junior staff, overseeing performance, deliverables, and career growth.

  • Support corporate policy frameworks, engineering processes, and recruiting initiatives in collaboration with senior management.

  • Promote alignment with InnoTech’s mission and vision, emphasizing collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence.

  • Ensure compliance with all HS&E requirements and company policies.

Requirements

  • A technical diploma or university degree in a relevant discipline is required.

  • Registered as a Professional (P.Eng., P.L. (Eng.), P.Tech.(Eng.)) with APEGA or ASET.0+ years of experience with ICS in a design role is required.

  • 8+ years supporting cybersecurity and network assets in an industrial operating facility.

  • 8+ years of experience managing virtualized servers and workstations, enterprise server hardware, and firewalls; network management and monitoring (e.g., SolarWinds); system backup and restore.

  • 8+ years of experience implementing ICS cybersecurity standards (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82).

  • 5+ years of experience working with PLC or DCS systems for industrial facilities is required. The ability to develop new programs as well as make online and offline updates is required.

  • Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with and developing Shutdown Keys, Cause & Effect diagrams, and Control Narratives.

  • Experience in oil and gas, petrochemical, pulp and paper, or electrical power systems is required.

  • Experience in delivering high-quality customer service to a broad range of customers.

  • Collaboration and strong communication skills with the ability to build functional relationships with all stakeholders

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English is essential.

  • Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, and Teams).

  • Willingness to travel – travel to customer sites will be required (approximately 10%).

  • Class 5 driver’s license.

  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Please submit all resumes to Joleen Droste at Droste@catchrecruitment.com


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