Operational Technology (OT) Specialist / Team Lead

Location: Manila – Hybrid in Cubao
Work Setup: Hybrid
Work Shift: Shifting
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are looking for skilled professionals with hands-on experience in Operational Technology (OT) Security to support and deliver security managed services across client environments.

The role focuses on ensuring that operational environments remain secure, compliant, and resilient. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, support key security decisions, provide solutions to complex security challenges, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within security operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Operational Technology Security and lead team execution to achieve security objectives.

• Manage team decisions and contribute to strategic and operational security planning.

• Collaborate with multiple teams and stakeholders on key security initiatives.

• Provide effective solutions to security challenges across teams and operational environments.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align security strategies with operational goals.

• Mentor and guide team members to improve their technical capabilities and performance.

• Monitor service delivery to ensure compliance with client requirements, security policies, and industry standards.

• Support risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across OT environments.

• Contribute to security monitoring and incident response activities related to OT/ICS environments.

Professional & Technical Skills

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in Operational Technology (OT) Security.

• Strong understanding of OT security frameworks, standards, and compliance requirements.

• Experience securing Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and OT environments.

• Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks within OT infrastructure.

• Familiarity with security monitoring tools and incident response processes specific to OT environments.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for handling complex security issues.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

• Leadership or team-handling experience is preferred.

• Must be amenable to a shifting schedule and hybrid work setup in Cubao.

Eligibility

• Applicants must currently be based in the Philippines.

• Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the Philippines.

• Candidates must be willing to work on a shifting schedule and follow the required hybrid work arrangement.

Recruitment Process

1. Screening with CV Reviewer

2. Endorsement for validation and further CV screening through Workday, including the required HRI toolkit, FCV, and CV

3. Client review

Pre-Screening Questions

1. How many years of hands-on Operational Technology (OT) Security experience do you have?

2. What is your level of hands-on experience in securing Operational Technology environments?

3. Have you worked directly with OT/ICS environments in a security capacity? Please provide details.

4. What is your last drawn salary?

5. What is your expected salary?

6. Are you amenable to working on a hybrid setup in Cubao with a shifting schedule?

7. What is your current notice period?

Important: Please ensure that the latest version of the candidate's CV is uploaded in PDF format, along with screening notes relevant to the requirements of the role.