Nicholas Kloster

OT Security Engineer and Industrial Cybersecurity expert specializing in critical infrastructure protection and ICS/SCADA security. Leading enterprise security initiatives for industrial control systems while maintaining NIST compliance and zero-trust architecture implementation.

Currently securing industrial automation environments and protecting critical infrastructure through innovative security solutions that bridge IT/OT convergence. Expertise in PLC security, industrial network protection, and emergency response communications.

Key Focus Areas

Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security

SCADA Systems Protection

Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity

Industrial Network Defense

Track record of

85% faster threat detection through security orchestration

89% cost reduction in industrial security solutions

$825K+ annual savings in security operations

99.99% uptime across critical systems

Active Secret clearance with deep expertise in Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLC environments, Wonderware InTouch, and FactoryTalk platforms.

CISM | PMP | CASP+ certified professional available for industrial cybersecurity consulting and OT security architecture design.

I'm an OT Security Engineer with hands-on experience in critical infrastructure protection, industrial control systems, military cybersecurity operations, and disaster response. I've built my career across three key roles:

At NorthPoint (August 2023 - Present), I've spearheaded several major initiatives as an OT Security Engineer. I established a partnership with CISA's Cyber Hygiene program that achieved over $825,000 in annual cost savings. I engineered a custom asset tracking solution that delivered an 89% cost reduction compared to commercial alternatives. I've also developed security automation frameworks that reduced incident response time by 85% and improved threat detection accuracy to 94%.

As a Field Technician with the Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (2015 - Present), I've been instrumental in emergency response and critical infrastructure protection. I notably led the Marshall County Tornado Response in 2018, where I designed and deployed emergency communications infrastructure that processed over 10,000 calls. I've also implemented zero-trust security frameworks across 50+ facilities and maintained zero security breaches in industrial control environments.

During my service as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army (2015 - 2023), I architected and maintained mission-critical communications and network infrastructure supporting global operations. I achieved 99.9% uptime across secure channels and implemented enterprise-wide monitoring systems managing hundreds of network elements. I successfully managed Communications Control Centers across 15+ field deployments with zero mission-critical failures.

My experience is backed by numerous active certifications including CISM, PMP, CASP+, and specialized credentials in ICS/SCADA cybersecurity. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from American Military University and maintain expertise across a wide range of federal security platforms, vulnerability management tools, and infrastructure security solutions.

My most relevant education combines formal academic credentials with specialized industry certifications. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from American Military University (2020). My active professional certifications demonstrate expertise across cybersecurity and project management, including CISM from ISACA, PMP from PMI, and several CompTIA certifications (CASP+, Network+, Security+, CySA+).

I've also completed specialized training through CISA in Linux and Windows OS Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection. My industrial control systems expertise is validated through EC Council's ICS/SCADA Cybersecurity certification and the Control Systems Security Master Professional certification. Additionally, I've completed comprehensive security training through the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service.