OT Security Analyst

Job overview

The OT Security Analyst role is onsite in Dallas, TX, with a stated pay range of $45–$50 per hour. The posting describes a six-month contract opportunity supporting a security operations center and an energy-sector client. The analyst leads investigations and response for complex operational-technology security incidents, improves detection capabilities, and guides junior analysts. The work supports reliable SOC operations by coordinating incident response, maintaining playbooks, and monitoring industrial control systems against relevant threats and standards.

What you'll do

• Oversee SOC operations during assigned shifts
• lead investigations and response to OT security incidents
• analyze ICS/SCADA alerts and logs
• make incident-severity and escalation decisions
• evaluate and optimize security technologies and detection rules
• develop OT-focused detection rules and use cases
• proactively search for indicators of compromise and misconfigurations
• maintain incident-response playbooks and documentation
• mentor Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

ot security analyst

operational technology

ics

scada

soc operations

incident response

siem

soar

nerc-cip

dallas tx

$45–$50/hr

24/7 shift-based soc

contract opportunity

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid sick leave depending on work location.

Why this role

Requires 3 years of direct OT/ICS experience and 5–7 years in cybersecurity; the role operates in a 24/7 shift-based SOC environment with occasional after-hours support.

About the employer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services. Sector: 54.