
Cybersecurity Engineer - OT
Trane Technologies
About the role
Responsibilities
Support daily operations of OT security technologies, with a primary focus on OT asset visibility and detection platform, maintenance, and data quality
Execute Run & Maintain (R&M) activities, including device classification, asset reconciliation, exception handling, and rule tuning
Assist with maintaining high-quality OT asset inventory
Perform basic troubleshooting for discovery configurations, integrations, and platform health issues, escalating as needed
Monitor OT security alerts, identify anomalies, and support investigation and escalation processes
Support ongoing improvement of OT metrics (e.g., asset designation, collector health, visibility gaps) through continuous data cleanup and validation
Assist with onboarding new sites, validating OT asset inventory, and supporting enforcement or audit readiness activities
Contribute to development and improvement of standard work procedures, documentation, and operational playbooks
Partner with OT Administrators, Network Engineering, and Security Engineering teams to support secure and stable OT environments
Participate in OT Office Hours and assist site teams with operational questions and issue resolution
Support improvements, changes, and configurations to our security suite.
Provide backup and support for other security capabilities managed by the Security Engineering Team.
Manage and track security metrics to be included in Monthly Operating Reviews (MORs), Project Status Reviews (PSRs), and workshops.
Up to 10% travel required based on business and project needs, including visits to manufacturing and distribution sites.
Required Qualifications and Competencies:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT operations, or a related technical discipline
Foundational understanding of networking concepts, including:IP addressing, subnets, routing, and switching fundamentals
VLANs and network segmentation concepts (especially IT vs OT separation)
Firewall rules and how traffic flows between systems
Preferred Qualifications and Competencies:
Basic troubleshooting skills for connectivity issues (e.g., device communication failures, segmentation impacts)
Understanding of how asset discovery tools use network traffic and integrations to identify devices
Exposure to OT/ICS environments or manufacturing systems
Familiarity with asset discovery, monitoring, or security tools (e.g Armis, Claroty, Dragos, and Nozomi)
Experience supporting operational platforms or infrastructure tools
Strong attention to detail, particularly with asset data, classification, and system accuracy
Ability to follow defined processes and execute repeatable operational tasks with consistency
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills for troubleshooting and data validation
Effective communication and collaboration across IT, OT, and security teams
Willingness to learn OT-specific technologies, environments, and security practices
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
