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IT Cyber Security Architect, Plant Infrastructure
Location
California + 1 moreAll locations: California | Texas
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
IT Cyber Security Architect, Plant Infrastructure
Recurrent Energy
• Develop and execute holistic cybersecurity strategies tailored to the unique challenges of Operational Technology environments, focusing on protecting critical assets, ensuring availability, and preventing unauthorized access. • Stay abreast of relevant regulations and standards, particularly NERC CIP (Critical Infrastructure Protection) standards, and ensure the organization's systems, processes, and procedures are aligned with compliance requirements. • Design, review, and enhance network architectures for both IT and OT environments, incorporating security measures that prevent unauthorized intrusion, data breaches, and other cyber threats. • Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats within the OT landscape. Translate findings into actionable security recommendations and solutions. • Lead the deployment of advanced security solutions, including intrusion detection systems, firewalls, access controls, and encryption mechanisms, to safeguard critical infrastructure. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, engineering, and compliance, to align cybersecurity initiatives with business goals, operational needs, and regulatory requirements. • Develop and maintain robust incident response plans specific to OT environments. Coordinate with incident response teams to ensure a swift and effective response to security incidents. • Raise awareness and provide training to employees, contractors, and partners about OT cybersecurity best practices, policies, and procedures. • Evaluate the security posture of third-party vendors and partners, ensuring that their solutions and services meet cybersecurity standards.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in cybersecurity architecture with a focus on OT environments, compliance, NERC CIP standards, and network design.
- Profound knowledge of NERC CIP requirements and their practical application in energy/utility sectors.
- Strong expertise in designing and implementing security solutions in complex OT environments especially in the renewables industry.
- In-depth understanding of network protocols, architecture, and segmentation strategies.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or relevant vendor-specific certifications (e.g., Cisco CCIE, Palo Alto PCNSE) preferred.
- Proven experience with security frameworks such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISA/IEC 62443, or ISO 27001.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
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