Entry-Level OT/ICS Cybersecurity Engineering Specialist

Coffman Engineers has been making a positive impact in the communities where we work for over 45 years. Our unique cultural balance of challenging projects and lively staff engagement has set us apart as a leading multidiscipline consulting engineering firm across the US.

We are seeking an Entry-Level OT/ICS Cybersecurity Engineering Specialist to join our Raleigh office. In this role, you will support senior consultants and project teams on initiatives designed to strengthen cybersecurity for operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS). This is an excellent opportunity to build your career in cybersecurity consulting while learning from experienced professionals in the field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cybersecurity assessments, risk analyses, and recommendations for OT/ICS systems.
• Support the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and technical safeguards.
• Collaborate with project teams to evaluate vulnerabilities and contribute to mitigation strategies.
• Prepare documentation, reports, and presentations for clients and internal teams.
• Stay current with emerging threats, standards, and best practices in cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (completed or within 6 months of completion).
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity principles, particularly in OT/ICS environments (e.g., network security, encryption, incident response).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST SP 800.
• Strong integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling sensitive data.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate in a team environment.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Why You Want to Work Here

You could choose to work anywhere, so why work at Coffman Engineers? Because we are different – our culture sets us apart. Simply stated, we are a group of creative, high-performing people who like working together and believe that what we do makes a difference. Employees say that it feels like working with a group of friends in a small office while enjoying the benefits and perks of working for a large firm. Our culture isn’t the only thing that makes us different, but it drives everything we do.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and a fun environment with family-friendly policies. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth.

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Coffman at a Glance:

• 47 years in business
• 900+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 24 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• 70+ employees in 9 offices, providing Fire Protection services since 2014
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023

Applying

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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