OT Cybersecurity Analyst

Do you have a keen interest in OT cybersecurity and incident analysis? Join our team and help secure vital operational technologies. As an OT Cybersecurity Analyst, you will detect, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity incidents, supporting the ongoing continuity and protection of essential industrial processes.

We are Reply, and we are looking for you!

WHO WE ARE

Reply is a company that specializes in Consulting, Systems Integration and Digital Services with a focus on the conception, design and implementation of solutions based on the new communication channels and digital media. Reply partners with key industrial groups in defining and developing business models made possible by the new technological and communication paradigms such as Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Digital Communication, the Internet of Things and Mobile and Social Networking.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Join our innovative and dynamic team as an OT Security Analyst. In this essential role, you will be instrumental in identifying and addressing security incidents within industrial environments, working closely with diverse teams to ensure the business continuity of clients' operations.

• Core Activities: As a member of the Incident Response team, you will investigate and respond to security incidents in OT environments. Your responsibilities will include threat mitigation, performing root cause analyses, and implementing preventive measures tailored to strengthen our clients’ security frameworks.

• Technologies: Work with advanced technologies, focusing on SIEM, SOAR, Industrial IDS, and other platforms essential for cyber incident analysis. These tools will empower you to effectively detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats, ensuring the protection of critical industrial operations.

• Team Work: Collaboration is central to our success. You will engage closely with Incident Response teams across various domains, as well as teams managing SOC infrastructure, network management, and architecture design. Your strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively will be crucial to our collective achievements in security.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Academic Background: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Automation or a related technical field.

• Valuable Expertise: 1-7 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within a SOC or CSIRT focusing on OT environments. A deep understanding of incident detection and response techniques, with hands-on experience in using SIEM, SOAR, and Industrial IDS platforms, is essential for analyzing and mitigating threats.

• OT Knowledge: A solid understanding of Operational Technologies, including PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) software, RTUs (Remote Terminal Units), HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces) and DCS (Distributed Control Systems). Familiarity with industrial frameworks and standards (IEC 62443, NIST CSF, NIS2 and CRA) as well as key architectures specific to sectors (manufacturing, oil & gas) is essential.

• Certifications: Relevant OT-related certifications such as GIAC GICSP or GRID, ISA/IEC 62443 are a definite plus.

• Soft Skills: We value interpersonal skills that foster a collaborative and dynamic work environment. Effective communication, a team-oriented mindset, and a passion for innovation and continuous learning are key attributes we seek.

• Languages: Native proficiency in Italian and fluent English, both oral and written.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

• We have a start-up heart. Hundreds of small units with their own projects and teams. Guaranteed hands-on experience, flexibility, table footballs and free coffee.

• But we dream worldwide. We have the structure to make your ideas matter. We partner with major groups over 4 continents and 15 countries.

• We are customers-obsessed. Excellence is in our DNA. We strive for the best. We get our hands dirty. We get results.

• We are learning. We at Reply are always aiming for true innovation. Even though it still may look unreal.

WHAT WE OFFER

• An offer tailored to your experience. Your compensation package will be defined based on your professional experience, technical expertise and the level of responsibility associated with the position. The collective labour agreement (CCNL) mainly applied within Reply is the Italian Metalworking Industry Agreement. The position is expected to start from the B1 level, with a gross annual salary (RAL) ranging from 31k€ to 65k€. Previous experience in developing AI Agents, Multi-Agent Systems, Agentic Workflows, GraphRAG and LLM Reasoning as well as in designing enterprise solutions based on Large Language Models (LLMs) and Agentic AI architectures will be considered a strong asset.

• A structured career path. Our Career Path offers opportunities to grow both as a technical specialist and as a future leader. Your ambitions, the skills you develop, and the results you achieve will shape your professional journey.

• Continuous learning. Technology evolves rapidly - and so do we. You will join an environment that encourages curiosity, continuous learning, and the exploration of new ideas and emerging technologies.

• The benefits of being a Replyer. You will also have access to the benefits dedicated to our Community.

WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS

The first step of our recruiting process will be the meetings with the technical referents and then a face-to-face interview with the HR team. We care about an equal recruiting process.

If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to work in an innovative environment, we invite you to apply and contribute to our mission of securing industrial systems.

Feel interested?