<p>Kforce has a client that is seeking a Business Operations OT Security Analyst in Aurora, CO.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Act as a trusted cybersecurity SME; Partner with cross-functional teams to assess risk and drive secure practices </li><li>Collaborate with leadership and CISO on metrics, reporting, and business reviews to measure program effectiveness </li><li>Promote security-by-design to ensure confidentiality, integrity, availability, and regulatory compliance </li><li>Conduct risk assessments across IT/OT systems, applications, and vendors </li><li>Support vendor security reviews and ensure proper security terms in MSAs, SOWs, and related agreements </li><li>Present risk mitigation strategies and cost-benefit analyses to support decision-making </li><li>Contribute to cybersecurity strategy aligned with frameworks such as NIST </li><li>Support security awareness and training initiatives to build a strong cybersecurity culture </li><li>Maintain incident response readiness; Support planning, exercises, investigations, and recovery efforts </li><li>Coordinate vulnerability assessments and penetration testing; track and prioritize remediation efforts </li><li>Partner with Security Operations, Risk & Compliance, and infrastructure teams to deploy and optimize security tools </li><li>Support internal/external audits and track remediation of findings </li><li>Stay current on emerging threats, regulatory changes, and industry best practices </li></ul> <p>Senior-Level Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Lead OT security control assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies </li><li>Present findings and recommendations to leadership </li><li>Design and lead incident response exercises </li><li>Provide technical leadership across IT/OT cybersecurity initiatives </li><li>Support forensic investigations and translate findings into executive-level insights </li><li>Contribute to long-term cybersecurity roadmap development </li><li>Mentor junior team members and act as an escalation point* Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience </li><li>Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISA, Security+, GIAC, etc.) or ability to obtain within 6 months </li><li>4+ years of cybersecurity experience (6+ for senior level) </li><li>Experience in risk assessment, incident response, or IT/OT security environments </li><li>Familiarity with NIST frameworks and risk management practices </li></ul> <p>Core Competencies:</p> <ul> <li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills </li><li>Ability to translate technical risks into business terms </li><li>Proven ability to collaborate across teams and manage competing priorities </li><li>Ability to deliver clear, actionable recommendations </li></ul>