IT/OT Cyber Security Architect

Collaboration Details:

• Form of Contract: B2B

• Work Model: Hybrid (2–3 days a week in the Warsaw office)

• Readiness for occasional global travel to manufacturing sites

As a Senior IT/OT Cyber Security Architect, you will provide strategic and technical leadership for global manufacturing security. A key focus will be leading OT modernization programs, migrating legacy industrial systems to hybrid cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary security authority for global manufacturing and supply chain projects.

• Conduct technical reviews of solution designs to ensure compliance with IT/OT security standards.

• Perform threat modeling (STRIDE, MITRE ATT&CK for ICS) and security risk assessments. Develop technology roadmaps aligned with IEC 62443 and NIST CSF.

• Oversee the security of Industry 4.0 initiatives, including IoT, edge computing, and factory digitalization.

• Advise global business leaders and external vendors, translating complex security risks into actionable business outcomes.

Technical Requirements

• OT/ICS Frameworks: Deep practical knowledge of IEC 62443 and Defense-in-Depth strategies in industrial settings.

• Network Convergence: Expertise in IT/OT integration, including the Purdue Model, network segmentation, DMZs, and industrial protocols (SCADA, PLC, DCS).

• Infrastructure & Cloud: Strong command of TCP/IP, VLANs, Next-Gen Firewalls (e.g., Palo Alto), and secure hybrid cloud architecture (Azure/GCP).

• Security Tools: Experience with OT-specific detection and IDS platforms (e.g., Armis).

• Ability to secure legacy industrial assets while implementing modern API and database hardening.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years in IT/OT Cyber Security Architecture.

• Background in Manufacturing, Pharma, Food & Beverage, or similar industrial sectors.

• Mastery of IEC 62443 (required); familiarity with NIST CSF and MITRE ATT&CK for ICS.

• CISSP, GICSP, or IEC 62443 professional certifications are highly desirable.