Explore career paths in OT cybersecurity from entry-level to executive positions. Plan your journey with realistic timelines, salary expectations, and required skills.
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Design and maintain control systems for industrial processes.
Monitor and operate industrial control systems.
Manage IT infrastructure and network systems.
Monitor OT security events and respond to threats.
Coordinate security assessments and vulnerability scans.
Administer OT systems and implement security controls.
Develop automation scripts and security tools.
Subject matter expert in OT security architectures.
Manage security policies, compliance, and governance.
Lead security analysis and threat intelligence.
Conduct advanced penetration testing on ICS/OT systems.
Design enterprise-wide OT security architectures.
Provide expert consulting for OT security projects.
Manage OT security teams and operations.
Client-facing engineering for ICS security solutions.
Chief Information Security Officer or equivalent C-level.
Director-level leadership for cybersecurity programs.
Oversee compliance programs and regulatory requirements.
Vice President, Identity & Access Governance.