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OT security engineer
Protect the control systems that run power, water and ports.
Disciplines
Hiring for this role: Siemens · Sydney Water · AEMO
The job
What you’ll do.
The core of the job, and the work you’ll be trusted with from day one.
01
Map the plant
Understand how PLCs, SCADA and field devices connect, and where they are exposed.
02
Detect and contain
Spot intrusions on industrial networks and isolate them without stopping operations.
03
Harden the system
Design segmentation and controls that keep critical infrastructure running.
The standard
Capabilities you’ll prove.
Shaped by the employers who hire for this role. Each one is assessed on real work and added to your verified skills record.
01
Industrial protocols and networks
02
Threat detection in OT environments
03
Incident response and containment
04
Network segmentation and architecture
05
Risk assessment for critical infrastructure
06
Clear reporting to operators
How it works
Your pathway.
Months, not years. Your pathway is as long as your gaps.
Step 1
Map your gaps
We test what you can already do against the role standard.
Step 2
Core missions
Foundations, only where you have gaps.
Step 3
Specialist missions
The work this role does every day, set by industry.
Step 4
Capstone
A partner-set operation, assessed by practitioners.
Step 5
Get matched
Reach the standard and you’re matched with roles at our hiring partners.
Entry
Who it’s for.
No degree needed
Your starting point is measured when you join, so your pathway is built around you.
Australian citizens
Many roles in this field need security clearance.
Ready to commit
Training is full-time for school leavers and graduates; part-time options for career changers and professionals.
FAQ
Questions about this pathway.
Do I need a background in this field?
No. We measure what you already know when you join and build your pathway around the gaps.
Is it really free?
Yes, for school leavers, graduates and career changers. Employers fund your place because they need people who can do this work.
Does it lead to a job?
When you reach the standard, you’re matched with roles at our hiring partners and supported through their hiring process. Employers make the final call.
Related
Related roles.
Start your pathway.
Apply now. We’ll assess where you’re starting and build your pathway from there.