Cybersecurity OT Specialist

I am a cybersecurity professional specializing in Operational Technology (OT) and enterprise environments, with experience supporting large-scale manufacturing operations. I focus on securing industrial systems, reducing attack surfaces, and strengthening endpoint security controls.

In my current role at BMW Manufacturing, I implement and maintain cybersecurity controls for approximately 3,500 Windows endpoints and 60,000 IP-connected devices. I conduct vulnerability assessments, support remediation efforts, and help improve security visibility across OT environments.

I have hands-on experience with Tenable, SCCM, Group Policy, patch management, host-based firewalls, endpoint hardening, centralized logging, behavioral monitoring, and application restrictions. I apply least-privilege principles by improving logon policies and separating administrative access into high-security accounts.

My background also includes enterprise data analytics and web development. I developed internal Oracle APEX applications, wrote optimized SQL queries, and delivered dashboards, reports, and secure web interfaces that improved operational workflows.

Earlier in my career, I provided Tier 1 IT help desk support for campus hardware, software, and network environments. I am educated in cybersecurity and information assurance and hold multiple CompTIA security certifications, along with Associate of ISC2 status after passing the CISSP exam.

I am interested in continuing to grow in OT cybersecurity, enterprise security engineering, vulnerability management, endpoint security, and security operations roles.