OT Security Analyst

About the role

We're hiring for an OT Security Analyst to work out of our Corporate Office in Houston while working a Hybrid work schedule. Noble is a leading offshore drilling contractor. We own and operate one of the most modern and technically advanced fleets. Noble has been engaged in the contract drilling of oil and gas wells since 1921.

Noble performs, through its subsidiaries, contract drilling services with a fleet of offshore drilling units focused largely on ultra-deepwater and high specification jackup drilling opportunities in both established and emerging regions worldwide. Our vision is to be the leading offshore driller by being first choice for employees, customers, and investors. Our mission is drilling to power the world responsibly.

The OT Security Analyst implements security systems in on-premises and cloud OT networks. Key duties include assessing current measures, network configurations, suggesting improvements, identifying weaknesses, advising on projects, and promptly addressing security incidents.

Essential Functions

• Gain a solid understanding of the organization's technology and OT systems.
• Ensure OT operations meet Noble, customer, and regulatory standards.
• Review and approve LAN, WAN, VPN, router, firewall, and network device installation requirements.
• Test, update, and upgrade security systems as needed.
• Take part in disaster recovery and security breach drills.
• Respond swiftly to security incidents and provide analysis afterward.
• Guide the security team, promote awareness, and arrange ongoing training.
• Keep up with latest security systems, standards, protocols, and products.
• Advise on new initiatives, ensuring early identification and implementation of security controls and design principles.
• Assess system changes and document security risks and impacts.
• Find opportunities to standardize and simplify security tools, using native cloud features when possible.
• Monitor industry trends, threats, vulnerabilities, and new technologies.
• Make independent decisions and represent leadership as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education in Computer Science, Information Systems, information Security or other Information Technology-related field.
• Additional certifications (CISSP or similar certifications)
• 4 years of related experience in technical security and implementation function, including hands-on experience in: GDPR, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, NIST CSF, IEC- 62443
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and managing at least 9 of the following security defenses: Intrusion detection and prevention systems, Endpoint monitoring, Data loss prevention, Firewalls, Security Information and Event Management, Network tabs, traffic aggregators and filters
• Familiar with policies, standards, procedures and other forms of documentation
• Familiar with cloud architecture, security controls, secure configuration, and deployment
• A sound understanding of emerging threats and industry trends
• Willingness to travel 15-20% as required.
• SUPERVISORY
• None
• #LI-Hybrid