IT Engineer, OT Security
Remote•United States•Full-time
$110,000 - $135,000 annually
$110,000 - $135,000 annually
About the Job
You are the technical SME responsible for Zero Trust security deployment across physical security, OT, SCADA, and IoT environments at over 100 facilities. You are part of a team that designs site-specific security architectures, govern a purpose-built OT Zero Trust platform, manage partner integrations, and ensure every network-connected physical security device achieves compliance without disruptive equipment replacement.
This is a key role with verification of CISSP and other certifications.
WHAT YOU'LL OWN:
- Zero Trust architecture design across 10–12 distinct facility site types at scale.
- Configuration, governance, and ongoing management of an OT-focused Zero Trust platform (FreeWave Zentry).
- Management of Fortinet security integration across all deployed environments.
- OT/SCADA/IoT network segmentation — physical security traffic isolated from enterprise and IT networks.
- Remote technical authority to Field Engineer leads during active deployments across all regions.
- Vulnerability management for physical security and OT/IoT environments: scanning, patching, exception documentation.
- Coordination with prime contractor cybersecurity team operating under the federal ATO governance framework.
- Legacy equipment exception management: documenting devices that cannot be immediately patched or replaced.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Ideal experience 5+ years OT/IoT security: operational technology environments, not IT security alone.
- Zero Trust architecture design for OT/SCADA/ICS environments.
- Network segmentation isolating OT traffic from enterprise and IT networks.
- Federal FISMA and NIST 800-53 compliance experience.
- Documented OT security deployments in manufacturing, critical infrastructure, or federal environments.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Zero Trust experience.
- Fortinet Federal product suite.
- ATO process support — SSP development, POA&M management, security assessment documentation.
- Physical security system integration — IP cameras, access control, badge systems, emergency notification.
- Prior federal agency cybersecurity experience.
CERTIFICATIONS:
- Required: CISSP — Certified Information Systems Security Professional.
- Fortinet NSE4 — Network Security Professional (minimum).
- [Preferred] Fortinet NSE7 — Enterprise Firewall or SD-WAN.
- [Preferred] GICSP — Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional.
- [Preferred] CISM — Certified Information Security Manager.
- Some knowledge of: FreeWave Zentry Platform Certification.
About Telispree Communications
Founded in 2020, Telispree was originally founded to enable telematics and internet hardware technology for enterprise companies, managing complex systems with over 1M devices deployed. Since then, we have evolved to help modernize systems and roadmaps with the latest technology.
Today, Telispree is a technology enablement and infrastructure modernization company focused on helping organizations build secure, connected, and scalable environments for the future. We specialize in network modernization, cybersecurity infrastructure, IoT enablement, wireless connectivity, and enterprise technology integration for commercial and government organizations. Through strategic partnerships with leading technology providers, including Fortinet and emerging cybersecurity and connectivity platforms, Telispree helps customers simplify complex technology challenges while improving operational efficiency, security, and long-term scalability.
At our core, we believe that technology should create meaningful business outcomes. We work closely with our clients to bridge the gap between innovation and execution — helping organizations modernize aging infrastructure, secure distributed environments, and deploy connected technologies that support mission-critical operations. Whether supporting enterprise transformation initiatives or helping organizations navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape, Telispree is committed to delivering practical, forward-thinking solutions that create measurable value.
Today, Telispree is a technology enablement and infrastructure modernization company focused on helping organizations build secure, connected, and scalable environments for the future. We specialize in network modernization, cybersecurity infrastructure, IoT enablement, wireless connectivity, and enterprise technology integration for commercial and government organizations. Through strategic partnerships with leading technology providers, including Fortinet and emerging cybersecurity and connectivity platforms, Telispree helps customers simplify complex technology challenges while improving operational efficiency, security, and long-term scalability.
At our core, we believe that technology should create meaningful business outcomes. We work closely with our clients to bridge the gap between innovation and execution — helping organizations modernize aging infrastructure, secure distributed environments, and deploy connected technologies that support mission-critical operations. Whether supporting enterprise transformation initiatives or helping organizations navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape, Telispree is committed to delivering practical, forward-thinking solutions that create measurable value.