(ACTIVE) Operational Technology (OT) Specialist/Team Lead | in Cubao

Operational Technology (OT) Specialist / Team Lead

Location: Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines
Work Setup: Hybrid
Shift: Rotational / Shifting Schedule
Experience: 3–5 Years in OT Security
Salary: Confidential (To be discussed during the hiring process)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Operational Technology (OT) Specialist / Team Lead with strong hands-on expertise in OT security to deliver and support managed security services across client environments. The ideal candidate will have experience securing industrial control systems (ICS), managing security risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading security operations.

This role requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain secure, compliant, and resilient operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in OT security and lead team activities to achieve security objectives.

• Manage security operations and contribute to strategic and operational planning.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks across OT infrastructure and industrial control systems.

• Implement and maintain OT security frameworks, standards, and compliance requirements.

• Monitor security operations, investigate incidents, and support incident response activities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to implement security initiatives.

• Provide technical solutions to complex OT security challenges.

• Mentor and guide team members to enhance technical capabilities and operational performance.

• Ensure security service delivery meets client requirements and industry standards.

• Drive continuous improvement in security processes, risk management, and operational resilience.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Operational Technology (OT) Security.

• Strong understanding of OT security frameworks, industry standards, and regulatory compliance.

• Practical experience securing Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and OT environments.

• Proven experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating OT security risks.

• Familiarity with OT security monitoring tools, threat detection, and incident response processes.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Ability to lead security initiatives, guide team members, and support operational decision-making.

• Willingness to work on a hybrid setup with possible shifting schedules in Cubao.

Eligibility

Applicants must currently reside in the Philippines and have the legal right to live and work in the country.

Recruitment Process

1. Initial CV screening and evaluation.

2. Candidate validation and further CV screening.

3. Client review and assessment.

Pre-Screening Questions

1. How many years of hands-on Operational Technology (OT) Security experience do you have?

2. What is your level of hands-on experience securing OT environments?

3. Have you worked directly with OT/ICS environments in a security capacity?

4. What is your last drawn salary?

5. What is your expected salary?

6. Are you willing to work in a hybrid setup with shifting schedules in Cubao?

7. What is your notice period?