OT Cybersecurity Consultant

Are you passionate about technology and security in industrial environments? Would you like to work on critical infrastructure where automation, security and business continuity are central?

We are Reply, and we are looking for you!

WHO WE ARE

Reply is a company that specializes in Consulting, Systems Integration and Digital Services with a focus on the conception, design and implementation of solutions based on the new communication channels and digital media. Reply partners with key industrial groups in defining and developing business models made possible by the new technological and communication paradigms such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Digital Communication, the Internet of Things and Mobile and Social Networking.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Join our innovative and dynamic team as an OT Security Consultant, where you will play an essential role in enhancing and safeguarding industrial operations.

Your expertise will be crucial in the following areas:

• Perform OT Cybersecurity Assessments, both procedural and technical, based on key standards and regulations like IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, NIS2 and CRA.
• Drive Security by Design projects to integrate security into devices and plants, including OT network architecture reviews and the definition of cybersecurity requirements and configurations for greenfield projects.
• Definition and Implementation of OT Cybersecurity policies and procedures in order to properly manage cybersecurity in your plant according to best practice and industry standards (e.g. IEC 62443, NIST 800-82).
• Work with advanced technologies, supporting phases of design, deployment and maintenance of best of breed OT Security solutions such as IDS (Intrusion Detection System), SRA (Secure Remote Access) and EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response). By implementing these solutions, you will ensure real-time monitoring and protection of critical industrial systems, reducing vulnerabilities and safeguarding operations from potential cyber threats.

• Team Work: Collaboration is central to our success. Engage with colleagues in a collaborative environment focused on sharing knowledge and skills. This approach ensures that you achieve excellence in all activities you are involved in, leveraging collective expertise to enhance security outcomes.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Academic Background: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Automation or a related technical field.

• Valuable Expertise: 1-3 years of experience in the OT cybersecurity sector.
• OT Knowledge: Understanding of Operational Technologies, including industrial basic components like PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) software, RTUs (Remote Terminal Units), HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces) and DCS (Distributed Control Systems). Familiarity with industrial frameworks and standards (IEC 62443, NIST CSF) as well as key architectures specific to sectors (manufacturing, oil & gas) is essential.

• Certifications: Relevant OT-related certifications such as GIAC GICSP or GRID, ISA/IEC 62443 are a definite plus.

• Soft Skills: We value interpersonal skills that foster a collaborative and dynamic work environment. Effective communication, a team-oriented mindset, and a passion for innovation and continuous learning are key attributes we seek.

• Languages: Native proficiency in Italian and fluent English, both oral and written.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

• We have a start-up heart. Hundreds of small units with their own projects and teams. Guaranteed hands-on experience, flexibility, table footballs and free coffee.

• But we dream worldwide. We have the structure to make your ideas matter. We partner with major groups over 4 continents and 15 countries.

• We are customers-obsessed. Excellence is in our DNA. We strive for the best. We get our hands dirty. We get results.

• We are learning. We at Reply are always aiming for true innovation. Even though it still may look unreal.

WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS

The first step of our recruiting process will be the meetings with the technical referents and then a face-to-face interview with the HR team. We care about an equal recruiting process.

If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to work in an innovative environment, we invite you to apply and contribute to our mission of securing industrial systems.

Feel interested?

Apply now!

Reply is committed to embracing diversity and creating an inclusive work environment by valuing the uniqueness of people regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality or disabilities as protected by Italian Law (L.68/99).​

Reply is committed to ensuring that our candidate selection methods are fair and just. To help you during the recruitment process, please let us know of any Reasonable Adjustments you may need.