ICS/OT Architect
Core
Designing and securing industrial control systems (ICS/OT) for critical infrastructure like power generation, water treatment, and manufacturing.
Role type
ICS/OT Architect
Builds
Secure OT environments and interoperability between operational and enterprise networks
Domain
Cybersecurity / Industrial Control Systems (OT/ICS)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
ICS/OT network device expertise, industrial protocols (SCADA/PLC/HMI), IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82 frameworks, OT asset discovery, network traffic analysis, vulnerability analysis, threat hunting, incident response, risk assessment, mitigation strategy development
Preferred skills
OT monitoring tools experience, utility sector experience (water, energy, nuclear, data centers), GIAC GRID certification, vendor certifications (Dragos, Nozomi, Claroty)
Technologies
SCADA, PLC, HMI, IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, Dragos, Nozomi, Claroty
Responsibilities
Perform security assessments of OT/ICS environments using IEC 62443 and/or NIST SP 800-82 frameworks; Conduct OT asset discovery, build baseline reports, and identify deviations in system behavior; Execute network traffic analysis, protocol-level inspection, and review of industrial network devices; Assess and refine IT–OT DMZ architectures; Use OT detection technology to analyze vulnerabilities, monitor traffic, and enhance situational awareness; Develop industrial risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and remediation roadmaps; Analyze and report on vulnerabilities, threat activity, and industrial protocol weaknesses to executive and mission partners
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
