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- Cyber Security & Operation Telemetry (OT) - Solutions Architect
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**Job Title**
Cyber Security & Operation Telemetry (OT) – Solutions Architect
**Role Summary**
Design, deliver, and govern secure, scalable, and resilient Operational Technology (OT) architectures across all OT initiatives. Lead architectural planning, ensure consistency with enterprise standards, and apply cybersecurity best practices to protect critical infrastructure.
**Expectations**
- Architect end‑to‑end OT solutions with a focus on security, availability, and compliance.
- Translate business requirements into logical and physical designs that meet industry regulations.
- Drive adoption of Zero Trust, encryption, hardening, and vulnerability management across OT systems.
**Key Responsibilities**
1. Design and implement Encryption of Control Data in Transit (ECDT) for secure OT data flows.
2. Build and maintain Vulnerability Tracking & Remediation (VTR) frameworks.
3. Harden Human‑Machine Interfaces (HMIH) and engineer laptop security (ELH).
4. Implement Zero Trust (ZT) controls, including NAC/Q, NDR, and EDR.
5. Define and manage Supply Chain Passport Processes (SCPP).
6. Develop Data of Last Resort (DLR) automated and immutable backup solutions.
7. Document architecture deliverables (logical/physical designs, data lineage, integration maps).
8. Establish support models and enforce alignment with enterprise architecture, regulatory mandates, and cyber‑resilience principles.
**Required Skills**
- 5+ years cybersecurity experience; 2+ years in OT environments.
- Deep expertise in OT convergence, network segmentation, and system hardening.
- Proficiency with encryption (IPsec, TLS, SDWAN) and OT protocols (MQTT, DNP3, etc.).
- Experience with MFA, Active Directory/EntraID integration.
- Knowledge of IEC 62443, NIST 800 series, NIS‑D, and NCSC guidelines; Purdue model application.
- Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture, NAC, NDR, EDR, DLP, and secure data flows.
- Ability to create and document vulnerability tracking, remediation, and audit frameworks.
- Familiarity with cloud‑based security architecture, Azure DevOps, and SaaS platforms.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Industrial Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, or equivalent OT‑specific credentials.