Client is a high-end business & IT consulting company challenging the way businesses leverage high-end expertise. Enabled by our vast network of expert consultants, we tailor our services to the unique needs of each business, powering progress, solving challenges, and delivering real results.
About The Job:
- The Network Security Architect will be responsible for designing and securing operational technology (OT) environments, ensuring the safety and integrity of network systems, particularly in manufacturing and utility contexts.
- This role is crucial for enhancing the overall security posture of OT infrastructures. The candidate should have valuable working knowledge in LAN, WIFI and firewalls and OT.
Essential Job Functions:
- Design and implement OT network architecture and hardening strategies.
- Manage and configure firewalls, IDS/IPS systems for both IT and OT environments.
- Conduct asset discovery and monitoring for network visibility.
- Develop secure network designs and assess cloud connectivity solutions.
- Produce documentation and conduct architecture reviews.
- Execute OT risk assessments and gap analyses.
Qualifications: Must Haves:
- 12+ years of experience in network security, with a focus on OT.
- In-depth knowledge of OT network architecture & hardening.
- Experience with firewalls and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) in both IT & OT.
- Proven track record in managing security in manufacturing, utilities, and energy sectors.
- Experience designing and implementing segmentation strategies in OT environments.
Nice to Haves:
- Experience with cloud security specifically for OT environments (e.g., Azure, SaaS).
- Familiarity with working in brownfield OT environments.
- Experience collaborating with plant operations and safety teams.
- Knowledge of secure vendor access and designing Industrial DMZs.
Reason (Must Have):
- 12+ years of experience: Essential for addressing c