Senior OT Cybersecurity Analyst

OverviewNeoDyne is a leading engineering company specialising in industrial automation, digital manufacturing, and electrical engineering solutions. With a strong presence across multiple sectors, including Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Energy, NeoDyne delivers leading-edge solutions that drive efficiency, safety, and performance for its customers worldwide. With a team of 220+ skilled engineers, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from design and implementation to commissioning and operations. From our offices in Ireland, the UK, Romania, and the US, we operate on a global scale, combining technical expertise with local delivery. We support customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering tailored engineering services that drive long-term success. Position SummaryNeoDyne is seeking a highly experienced Senior OT Cybersecurity Analyst to support one of our key customers on a long-term contract basis. The successful candidate will be embedded in the security operations team and will also work closely with the NeoDyne team and play a critical role in delivering OT cybersecurity expertise across multiple sites. This is a technically hands-on role focused on network security, firewall management, threat detection, and secure remote access, with oversight of key systems and vendors. The position will be based in Cork with a requirement to visit the customer's Cork office at least twice a week with travel to other sites as required.Key ResponsibilitiesLead day-to-day support for cyber operations across multiple remote sites.Manage and maintain firewall infrastructure (Palo Alto, CheckPoint, Cisco).Operate and monitor remote access platforms (e.g. Secomea, BeyondTrust), ensuring proper auditing and logging.Conduct regular threat & vulnerability scanning, manage penetration testing, and drive remediation efforts.Assist in incident response and investigation of security alerts within ICS environments.Support cyber maintenance, patching, and system hardening activities.Maintain access control, password management, and ICS-specific security controls.Define and track ICS cyber KPIs and participate in governance reviews.Liaise with internal teams and manage third-party vendors and contractors.Ensure alignment with regulatory frameworks (e.g., IEC 62443, NISD, ISO 27001, NIST).Experience & SkillsRequiredBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.Minimum 5 years’ experience in cybersecurity, ICS/OT operations, or infrastructure security roles.Strong hands-on experience with Firewalls: Palo Alto, CheckPointProven expertise in Networking: Cisco switches/routers, VLANs, routing protocolsSolid understanding of ICS/OT environments, including RTUs, PLCs, SCADA systems.Experience with threat & vulnerability management and penetration testing coordination.Familiarity with remote access technologies and best practices for secure connectivity.Strong troubleshooting, coordination, and communication skills.Ability to manage third-party vendors and technical partners.DesiredExperience with Claroty IDS or similar OT monitoring platforms.Experience with Secomea or BeyondTrust remote access tools.Exposure to Active Directory, Symantec Endpoint Protection, and password vaulting solutions.Previous work in critical infrastructure, utilities, or energy environments.Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks: IEC 62443, NISD, ISO 27001, NIST.Experience defining and reporting security KPIs and supporting audit or compliance reviews.What's on OfferCompetitive hourly rate based on experiencePaid overtime available, depending on project demandsFlexible working hours may be accommodated in line with project requirementsOpportunity to work on a high-profile national utility with a collaborative, technically strong teamChance to be part of NeoDyne’s network of engineering professionals, contributing to impactful solutions in engineering utilities.NeoDyne Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be treated in strictest confidence.