Cyber Security Architect

Cyber Security Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect secure solutions

  for Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) environments, including SCADA, DCS, PLC, and other operational technology (OT) systems.

• Implement and integrate security controls

  and best practices into existing and new IACS architectures.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive security frameworks

  and policies specifically tailored for OT/ICS environments.
• Ensure rigorous

  compliance with industry-specific security standards and regulations

  , particularly

  IEC 62443 and EU CRA

  .
• Conduct

  security assessments, risk analyses, and vulnerability management

  activities for IACS.
• Provide

  expert guidance and recommendations

  on cyber security posture, incident response, and disaster recovery planning within OT.

• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and operations teams

  to integrate security into the full lifecycle of IACS projects.
• Stay up-to-date with the

  latest cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies

  relevant to industrial control systems.
• Develop and deliver

  security awareness training

  for personnel working with IACS.
• Evaluate and recommend

  security tools and technologies

  for protecting critical infrastructure.

Required Skills & Qualifications (Inferred)

• Proven experience as a Cyber Security Architect, with a significant focus on

  Industrial Control Systems (ICS) or Operational Technology (OT)

  environments.
• Deep understanding and practical experience with

  IEC 62443 standards

  for industrial cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with

  EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)

  and other relevant national/international cybersecurity regulations.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems, and applications commonly used in IACS.
• Experience with security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, access control, and endpoint protection within OT/IT converged environments.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., GICSP, GRID, CISSP, CEH) are highly desirable.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.