Operational Technology; OT Security Architect Job Lake Forest area,Illinois USA,IT/Tech

Position: Operational Technology (OT) Security Architect
Summary:

Responsibilities:

Design and lead the implementation of security architectures for new systems and modifications of existing systems.
Ensure project planners and business stakeholders are aligned on expectations and intended outcomes.
Define and maintain the OT security architecture, standards, and policies in support of the company's business objectives.
Lead OT risk assessments, gap analyses, and develop a multi-year OT security roadmap influenced by the company's business objectives and risk appetite.
Assess existing security technologies and evaluate new technologies, ensuring alignment with the architectural vision.
Establish governance frameworks and oversee compliance to the company's internal standards, managing audit readiness and assisting with remediation tracking.
Act as the primary liaison between OT operations, IT security, engineering, and senior leadership, ensuring cohesive security partnership and clear communication of risk.

Requirements:

Bachelor's/Master's Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, etc.); or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through on-the-job experience.
Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, GICSP, or ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert.
10 years of direct experience in the cybersecurity field with a minimum of 5 years in OT Security.
Strong technical understanding of secure remote access methods specific to the OT domain.
Experience with network segmentation and the supporting architecture patterns.
Familiarity with OT network monitoring and intrusion detection systems.
Understanding of modern-day architectures which account for the hybrid and connected nature of many new & emerging technologies.
A working understanding of major Cloud Service Providers.

Preferred Skills:

Experience creating OT security policies and supporting technical standards.
Experience with threat modeling frameworks and applying these concepts to the OT/ICS domain.
Working understanding of the IEC/ISA 62443 framework.