The Fountain Group is a national staffing firm, and we are currently seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Columbus, OH 43219 (On-site). Details of the position are as follows:

Job Description:

• Pay is $44-47/hr
• 12-month assignment with potential of extension based on performance and budget.
• Build and maintain OT asset inventories across manufacturing environments using tools such as Armis and Splunk.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and threat modeling for operational technology and network infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain risk registers, mitigation strategies, and incident response plans.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, IT/OT teams, and vendors to implement cybersecurity controls and secure system architectures.
• Monitor cybersecurity threats and coordinate incident investigation, response, and recovery activities.
• Support cybersecurity compliance initiatives aligned with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and industrial cybersecurity standards.
• Communicate cyber risks and mitigation plans clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Partner with QA, validation, and site leadership to ensure secure deployment and operation of manufacturing systems.
• Monitor system upgrades, manage security exceptions, and support lifecycle planning for OT systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of cybersecurity experience strongly preferred (may consider slightly less for exceptional candidates).
• Manufacturing or industrial cybersecurity experience strongly preferred, particularly in operational technology environments.
• Hands-on experience conducting cyber risk assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders and influencing security decisions.
• Experience with industrial control systems and OT environments.

Technical Experience

• Asset inventory and monitoring tools such as Armis, Splunk, or similar platforms.
• Security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or industrial cybersecurity standards.
• Experience with manufacturing PLC or OT platforms such as:
• FactoryTalk
• Emerson DeltaV
• Ignition
• OSIsoft PI
• Other industrial control systems

Certifications (Preferred)

• GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) – highly preferred
• CISSP, CISM, or other cybersecurity certifications

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