OT Cybersecurity Technician
Also posted as Also posted as: OT Cybersecurity Technician II, Sr OT Cybersecurity Technician, Technician II
An OT cybersecurity technician protects the control systems that run physical operations, hardening PLCs, networks, and SCADA against cyber threats while keeping production running. It's a hands-on job across plants and critical infrastructure, and most people start with a certificate or short, hands-on training program, not a four-year degree.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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How much does it pay?
Explore the core responsibilities of this role, from daily operations and equipment handling to safety, quality, and performance requirements.
Harden OT systems
Apply security baselines to PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks without breaking production.
Monitor for threats
Watch OT network traffic and alerts for signs of intrusion or anomaly.
Manage access and patching
Control who and what can touch control systems, and patch on a plant-safe schedule.
Respond to incidents
Investigate events and help isolate and recover affected systems safely.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
OT Security
Protecting plant-floor control systems and networks from cyber threats.
Networking
Building and troubleshooting the wired and wireless networks systems depend on.
Troubleshooting
Isolating root causes fast using a systematic, test-driven approach.
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