Tech Lead, Operational Technology
Los Angeles, CAFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Hadrian is seeking a Tech Lead of Operational Technology to own and build the security program protecting autonomous factories and the manufacturing ecosystem, at the intersection of OT/ICS security, embedded systems, physical security, and supply chain assurance.
Responsibilities
- Build and own Hadrian's end-to-end manufacturing security strategy and architecture.
- Secure OT/ICS environments across factories, including network segmentation, industrial monitoring, identity/access, and asset security.
- Establish security requirements across embedded systems and hardware, including secure boot, firmware signing, hardware roots of trust, and JTAG/UART lockdown.
- Assess and test factory environments across OT networks, firmware, hardware, and third-party manufacturing partners.
- Protect against supply chain compromise, tampering, IP theft, insider threats, and cyber-physical attacks.
- Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Security, and external government/defense stakeholders.
Qualifications
- 10+ years across OT/ICS, embedded/product security, manufacturing, or supply chain security, including meaningful hands-on ownership.
- Deep knowledge of industrial environments including PLCs, SCADA/DCS, HMIs, RTUs, and industrial protocols.
- Experience with standards such as IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82.
- Strong understanding of embedded/firmware security and hardware security.
- Ability to build a security program from the ground up and operate effectively across both technical and executive teams.
- Defense, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, robotics, or critical infrastructure experience is highly preferred.
Skills
Required:OT/ICS securityEmbedded systems securityHardware securitySecurity program leadership
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
- 401k
- Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need
- Flexible vacation policy
- Equity
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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