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OT Cybersecurity Engineer (HYBRID)

HUNT VALLEY, MD, US, 21031

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire an OT Cybersecurity Engineer immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

• Tuition assistance

McCormick & Company, Inc., a world leader in the spice, flavor and seasonings industry, is seeking a full time OT Security Engineer – Technology and Engineering. This position will report to the Sr. Manager Cybersecurity - Technology and Engineering.

Position Overview:

The OT Security Engineer role is focused on securing operational technology (OT) environments by managing and supporting industrial cybersecurity tools, ensuring secure access, and maintaining robust network segmentation. This role is essential in protecting critical infrastructure by enabling safe connectivity and minimizing risk across plants, manufacturing and production systems.

As a technical specialist, the OT security engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, managing and optimizing OT security technologies. This role also supports incident response efforts, evaluates segmentation controls, and collaborates with plant engineers, IT and cyber security teams to implement and maintain effective security measures in line with industrial standards such as ISA/IEC 62443.

This is a hands-on position that blends security expertise with operational awareness to safeguard core industrial systems in a dynamic, real-world environment and holding the values of safety, reliability, availability, integrity, and confidentiality is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Description

Implement, manage and maintain OT security tools and technologies such as firewalls, secure remote access, asset discovery platforms, and endpoint protection systems across our industrial networks.
Work on implementing and supporting network segmentation strategies, helping to enforce proper separation between IT and OT networks.
Set up and manage secure remote access solutions for vendors, support teams, and engineering staff—making sure access is always controlled and monitored.
Review and clean up firewall rules, user access permissions, and other configurations to reduce exposure and enforce least privilege across OT systems.
Adjust security baselines and hardening strategies based on current threat landscape and intelligence reports.
Participate in the organization’s change management process to ensure that all changes to IT assets are evaluated for security impact and compliance.
Ensure that OT security policies and procedures are compliant with industry standards, regulations, and internal security requirements. Assist in audit activities and produce regular security reports.
Create and maintain clear documentation of site-specific configurations, SOPs, architecture diagrams, and change history.
Assist in OT security incident response, analysis, and resolution to minimize business impact.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of OT security practices, including recommending and implementing new security solutions and technologies.
Collaborate with operations, engineering, and corporate security teams to make sure we stay aligned on standards and compliance requirements.
Maintain thorough documentation for firewall rule sets, security configurations, procedures, and operational reports.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science or relevant field. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

One or More of: Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Practitioner (CCSP), Certified ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert (CCSE), GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), OCSP, Security+, Certified SCADA Security Architect (CSSA), Checkpoint CCSE or other related security certification.
2+ years of experience in security engineering specifically within OT environments.
Strong hands-on experience in managing and configuring firewalls (CheckPoint, Palo Alto, Fortinet) in OT settings, with a focus on secure network segmentation between IT and OT.
Expertise in OT security solutions in asset discovery and vulnerability identification.
Familiarity with OT-specific protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, BACnet, and their security implications in industrial systems.
Proven ability to design, implement, and optimize OT security architectures, including network segmentation, secure zones, and firewall configurations.
Familiarity with conducting risk assessments specific to OT environments and implementing appropriate security controls to reduce exposure to threats.
Strong understanding of relevant OT security frameworks and standards, such as ISA/IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and others applicable to industrial systems.
Hands-on experience implementing best practices for securing OT systems, including hardening industrial control systems, securing communication channels, and ensuring system integrity.

Other skills and competencies:

Must be able to multi-task and set priorities
Must have experience leading and working in a collaborative, multi-disciplined, globally diverse team environment.
Effective communication skills and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the organization; this includes written and verbal communications as well as visualizations
Positive approach to customer service with demonstrated ability to handle high pressure support needs in a calm, respectful, and efficient manner
Can explain OT risks and configurations issues to a range of stakeholders
Attention to detail and follow through.

Demonstrated ability to manage both technical and business relationships and liaise on the information needs of the business to IT and system constraints back to the business.
Ability to maintain confidential and personal information.
Demonstrated leader of continuous improvement ideas and implementations
Ability to operate a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment both with team members and internal customers (critical)
Ability to discuss technical information with non-technical individuals across multiple cultures in multiple countries. (critical)
English fluency (critical)

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McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

Base Salary: $87,910 - $153,870

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:
- Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits - Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support - Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

United by flavor. Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee you’ll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it’s growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.

Nearest Major Market: Baltimore

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