De Electrician a OT Security Specialist

Cronograma: 9-15 months · Salario esperado: OT Security Specialists earn $95,000 to $140,000 depending on industry and location. Critical infrastructure sectors (energy, water, nuclear) pay at the higher end due to security clearance requirements and specialized knowledge. Senior OT security roles reach $150,000 to $180,000. This represents a significant premium over electrician salaries ($55,000 to $85,000) and reflects the scarcity of professionals with both OT and security knowledge.

Electricians understand industrial environments, safety protocols, physical control systems, and the electrical infrastructure that operational technology (OT) depends on. As industrial facilities connect their control systems to networks, they need security professionals who understand both the cyber and physical sides. Your hands-on experience with electrical systems, PLCs, and industrial safety standards gives you a foundation that IT-trained security professionals lack. OT security is one of the highest-paying cybersecurity specializations specifically because this dual knowledge is so rare.