Robert Half is hiring: Security Engineer in Kansas City

We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Security Engineer in Kansas City, Kansas. This role primarily involves working closely with various teams to implement and maintain robust cybersecurity measures that safeguard our manufacturing operations from cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing, monitoring, and enforcing cybersecurity standards, procedures, and controls for manufacturing plant environments, including physical security measures, network segmentation, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.

• Collaborate with manufacturing sites, engineering, and IT teams to analyze existing OT architecture and ensure seamless integration of cybersecurity measures across the organization's plant facilities and operations.

• Create and maintain OT-specific cybersecurity documentation such as risk registers, dashboards, and detailed reports to clearly communicate the OT risk posture to relevant stakeholders.

• Evaluate current security architectures to identify vulnerabilities and develop enhanced protections.

• Develop and implement an ongoing vulnerability detection and remediation program for OT systems and oversee vulnerability testing.

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments on OT systems and networks using frameworks like NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and ISA/IEC 62443 to identify vulnerabilities and implement effective mitigation strategies.

• Continuously monitor OT networks and systems for unusual activities and potential security breaches using advanced monitoring tools and techniques.

• Develop and maintain an incident response plan for OT-related cybersecurity incidents, including detection, response, and recovery procedures.

• Engage in continuous improvement of cybersecurity risk management policies, procedures, and tools, focusing on enhancing the OT security framework.

• Conduct training sessions and awareness programs for employees to promote cybersecurity best practices and ensure compliance with security policies.

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to OT cybersecurity.

• Exceptional proficiency in software engineering principles and best practices
• Demonstrable experience with cloud technologies
• Proven ability to design, execute and monitor software performance tests
• Proficiency in network and networking protocols
• Strong research skills in identifying, evaluating and implementing new technologies
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders and vendors
• Proficiency in Active Directory operations and management
• Ability to adhere to company policies and procedures
• Demonstrable experience in planning and implementing process improvements
• Experience in HR administration and understanding of HR policies
• Ability to create and maintain comprehensive software documentation
• Familiarity with security regulations and best practices in software development
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment would be advantageous
• Familiarity with the design and execution of manufacturing protocols
• Strong understanding of facility operations and management
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to execute tasks with precision
• Ability to work well in a team and foster a collaborative environment.