Lead IT-OT Architect

Role Overview: As a Lead Technical IT/OT Architect, your primary responsibility will be to design and develop scalable and secure IT/OT architectures to meet the organization's needs. You will provide expertise in integrating IT systems with OT systems, including industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, and PLCs. Your role also involves developing system frameworks that facilitate interoperability while adhering to industry standards and best practices. Additionally, you will assess and address cybersecurity risks associated with IT/OT convergence and implement security protocols to safeguard systems from external threats and unauthorized access. Moreover, you will act as a liaison between IT teams, OT engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment of strategies and goals. Your involvement will include working with vendors and third-party providers to evaluate and select appropriate technologies, as well as facilitating workshops and meetings to gather requirements and propose innovative solutions. Key Responsibilities: - Design and develop scalable and secure IT/OT architectures - Integrate IT systems with OT systems, including ICS, SCADA, and PLCs - Develop system frameworks for interoperability while adhering to industry standards - Assess and address cybersecurity risks related to IT/OT convergence - Implement security protocols to safeguard systems - Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards such as IEC 62443, NIST, or ISO 27001 - Act as a liaison between IT teams, OT engineers, and business stakeholders - Evaluate and select appropriate technologies - Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements and propose solutions Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's Degree in related field - Expertise in IT-OT integration - Proficiency in PLC and SCADA systems (Note: Other information provided in the job description has been omitted as it does not contain relevant details for the job description.),