ICS/OT Cybersecurity & OS Specialist

Trusted. Technical. Strategic.

Beckhoff Automation is seeking a knowledgeable and driven ICS/OT Cybersecurity & OS Specialist to serve as the local expert on industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) cybersecurity. As cybersecurity becomes an increasingly critical topic alongside traditional PLC and fieldbus conversations, this role positions Beckhoff USA to engage credibly with top IT and OT security personnel at OEM, integrator, and large end-user accounts.

In this role, you will serve as both a pre-sales and post-sales resource - advising customers and colleagues on cybersecurity standards, operating system security, and (secondary) container technology. Working closely with sales, application engineers, and the global cybersecurity team in Germany, you will help ensure Beckhoff's security posture, messaging, standards compliance, and technical guidance remain current, credible, and consistent across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Sales & Internal Enablement

• Serve as the local expert supporting sales and application engineers (AEs) in customer-facing conversations that require security depth, including discussions of relevant standards (IEC 62443, EU CRA, NIST, and related North American requirements) and Beckhoff's company-wide security messaging.
• Support completion of customer security assessment questionnaires and RFP/RFI security sections during the sales process.
• Explain Beckhoff's vulnerability handling and security incident response procedures to prospective customers as part of pre-sales conversations.
• Teach technical colleagues relevant security technologies such as security certificates, how they're used in Beckhoff products, and what guidance to pass along to customers.
• Build and maintain internal training materials, presentations, and documentation to support ongoing sales/AE enablement, in coordination with the cybersecurity team at Beckhoff global HQ in Germany.

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