OT Security Specialist

About the Organization

Adani Group has grown from a relatively new name in power generation into India’s largest private thermal power producer, with a capacity of 15,250 MW and a 40 MW solar project in Gujarat. The group operates a nationwide logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio and is headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Over time, it has established itself as a leader in logistics and energy through large-scale infrastructure development in India, with operations and maintenance practices aligned to global benchmarks. With four IG-rated businesses, it stands as the only infrastructure investment grade issuer in India.

Role Overview

The OT Cybersecurity Executive will support the design and execution of security controls that protect the organization’s operational technology environment. The position focuses on safeguarding industrial control systems, SCADA platforms, and other OT assets that support critical infrastructure. The role calls for strong attention to vulnerability management, incident handling, monitoring, and the application of best practices to defend against emerging cyber risks.

Core Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain cybersecurity controls that secure OT environments, including industrial control systems and SCADA networks.
• Carry out periodic vulnerability assessments and penetration tests on OT assets, then recommend practical remediation steps.
• Observe OT systems and networks for indicators of compromise, anomalies, or suspicious behavior, and act quickly to contain risks.
• Partner with OT engineering teams to integrate security controls with IT infrastructure while maintaining uninterrupted operations.
• Support the response to OT security incidents by helping contain, resolve, and document breaches or outages.
• Perform root-cause analysis for OT-related security events and assist in restoring services promptly.
• Develop incident response processes designed for OT settings, including communication paths, reporting steps, and escalation flows.
• Coordinate with IT cybersecurity teams to reduce the likelihood of cross-domain security incidents.
• Work with OT engineers, operations teams, and vendors to introduce safeguards without disrupting critical systems.
• Promote cyber hygiene and advise stakeholders on secure OT practices.
• Track vulnerabilities in OT assets and align patching, remediation, and mitigation work with operational requirements.
• Prioritize vulnerabilities based on operational impact and safety considerations.
• Continuously monitor OT environments for threats using appropriate security tools and techniques.
• Use threat intelligence sources to stay current on attacks targeting OT environments and recommend preventive actions.
• Update monitoring systems and tools regularly so they can identify new and evolving threats.

Stakeholders

This role interacts internally with the OT Cybersecurity Manager or Head of Cybersecurity, IT and Network Operations teams, Engineering and Development teams, and Human Resources. Externally, the position works with OT hardware/software vendors and third-party cybersecurity service providers.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline is required.
• A higher qualification such as a Master’s degree or MBA in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related area is considered an advantage.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications are preferred, especially those connected to industrial security.
• Hands-on experience with securing industrial control systems, SCADA environments, and other OT assets is necessary.
• Working knowledge of OT security standards and frameworks such as NIST, IEC 62443, and NERC CIP is important.
• Familiarity with OT communication protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, OPC, and similar industrial protocols is expected.
• Understanding of OT security tools and technologies, including intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and SIEM platforms, is required.
• The candidate should have at least 3 years of overall experience, including a minimum of 1 year focused on OT or industrial control systems security.

Additional Information

This is a full-time onsite role based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

No salary, stipend, joining date, application deadline, or number of openings has been specified.

No separate perks, eligibility statement, or work duration has been provided in the source.