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Asset Intelligence Associate

Rockwell Automation · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

You will research vendor lifecycle, product identity and vulnerability exposure for operational technology. Tell me about a time you had to dig through technical documents to reach a clear answer.

What they are checking: Whether they can turn dense technical sources into a reliable conclusion, which is the core of the role.

Tell me about a repetitive task you found a way to make faster or more accurate.

What they are checking: Whether they improve their own workflow, which matters in high-volume research.

How do you stay focused and accurate on detailed work for long stretches?

What they are checking: Whether they have real strategies for sustained attention to detail.

What would you do

Two vendor sources disagree on whether a product is end of life. How do you decide which to trust?

What they are checking: Whether they weigh source quality and document their reasoning instead of picking one at random.

You realize a record you published last month was wrong. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they correct errors openly and fast, since customers make security decisions on this data.

How would you explain a product's vulnerability exposure to a customer who is not a security expert?

What they are checking: Whether they can make research conclusions clear and usable for the people relying on them.

About the work

How would you read a vendor security advisory and figure out exactly which product versions are affected?

What they are checking: Whether they can parse advisories precisely, since a wrong version range misleads customers.

What do you know about CVEs and CVSS scores, and what do they not tell you about real risk in an OT environment?

What they are checking: Whether they understand vulnerability data and its limits in industrial settings.

How do you keep data quality high when you are maintaining thousands of records?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits and checks that catch errors before customers see them.

What is the difference between operational technology and IT, and why would asset identity be harder in OT?

What they are checking: Whether they grasp why OT devices are hard to identify and track.

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The full job description

As published by Rockwell Automation.

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better. We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us! Job Description The Asset Intelligence Associate will support SecureOT's asset intelligence program by researching, validating, and maintaining data that helps customers understand product identity, vendor lifecycle status, and vulnerability exposure across operational technology environments. This research and data quality role requires comfort with detailed technical material, and the ability to turn vendor advisories, product documentation, and vulnerability reports into clear, reliable conclusions. You will report to the Team Lead, Device & Integration Research, and have a hybrid schedule working in Milwaukee, WI. Your Responsibilities: • Research vendor lifecycle, product identity, and vulnerability information using primary sources such as manufacturer documentation, PSIRT advisories, release notes, NVD records, and other trusted references. • Evaluate incomplete or conflicting information, document assumptions and sources, and make evidence-based recommendations about affected products, versions, models, and lifecycle status. • Validate that researched data produces accurate customer-facing results in the product, including lifecycle and vulnerability coverage. • Keep clear research records, summarize findings for technical and nontechnical audiences, and escalate ambiguous or high-risk issues for review. • Support repeatable research and data quality processes, including source tracking, review workflows, regression checks, and opportunities for responsible automation. • Collaborate with asset intelligence leads, engineers, QA, and supporting analysts to improve data accuracy, coverage, and operational efficiency. The Essentials - You Will Have: • High School Diploma or GED • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. The Preferred - You Might Also Have: • Typically requires 2+ years of experience researching, analyzing, and investigating information with the ability to evaluate sources, synthesize, and document findings. • Experience working with structured data, spreadsheets, documentation systems, and technical product information. • Ability to work independently, follow established processes, and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams. • Familiarity with cybersecurity vulnerability management concepts, including CVEs, affected-version analysis, and security advisories. • Experience with OT/ICS environments, asset management, data governance, taxonomy development, or investigative research. • Exposure to tools such as Jira, Confluence, SQL, Python, APIs, web scraping, QA processes, and AI-assisted research workflows. • Background in research-intensive disciplines such as information science, archival studies, digital humanities, philosophy, history, data governance, or related fields. What We Offer: • Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision • 401k • Paid Time off • Parental and Caregiver Leave • Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life. • To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www. raquickfind.com . At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles. This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DM1 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247. Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.

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