Mechanical Engineer with 11 Years OT Experience Seeks Transition into OT Security Roles

A mechanical engineer with 11 years of experience working with OT systems including BAS and ICS is seeking to transition into operational technology security. The individual currently holds Security+, CISSP, and P.E. certifications and performs system administration, security documentation, and compliance work with NIST 800-53, NIST 800-82, FISMA, and FIPS standards. They are exploring potential career pivots into security-focused roles such as GRC or controls engineering but are encountering limited opportunities in their local area. The poster is also evaluating certification options, specifically weighing whether pursuing CGRC certification would provide better value than CRISC given the cost difference between the two credentials.