Cybersecurity Advisor (North America)
Core
Partner with business leaders and technology stakeholders to identify cybersecurity risks, influence secure technology decisions, and embed security into new initiatives across IT and OT environments.
Role type
Senior IC cybersecurity advisor (IT/OT)
Builds
Secure architecture for system implementations, upgrades, and digital transformation initiatives in mining/manufacturing
Domain
Industrial cybersecurity (IT/OT convergence)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cybersecurity architecture, risk management, governance, stakeholder engagement, threat modeling, security design reviews, incident response planning, policy and standards definition, compliance management, audit support, cloud security, Zero Trust architecture, Identity Management, AI governance, NIST frameworks, CIS controls, ISO standards, IEC 62443
Preferred skills
Manufacturing/mining/industrial environment experience, cloud transformation, enterprise modernization
Technologies
Cloud, IAM/Zero Trust, Data/DLP, AI, ICS/SCADA, IoT, industrial networks
Responsibilities
Lead cybersecurity guidance for system implementations, upgrades, and digital transformation initiatives; Review and influence secure architecture across IT and OT environments; Conduct threat modeling and security design reviews for business and industrial systems; Enable and advance Alcoa initiatives in Cloud security, Zero Trust architecture, Identity Management and AI governance; Identify, assess, and prioritize cybersecurity risks across IT, mining/manufacturing operations; Support risk mitigation plans and execution; Perform risk assessments for projects, vendors, and operational technologies; Support incident response planning and risk-based decision making; Consult & advise on definition, implementation and revision of policies, standards, and procedures for IT/OT security; Drive oversight of security controls implementation across projects in IT and OT; Recommend security policy, standards and controls enhancements aligned with customer needs, NIST, CIS, ISO and other frameworks and best practices; Enable institutional cybersecurity risk management activities, including risk assessments, audits, mitigation planning and execution activities across Alcoa systems; Support post-incident reviews and continuous improvement efforts; Ensure adherence to relevant frameworks and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, IEC 62443); Support internal and external audits; Maintain compliance documentation and evidence; Act as a trusted advisor to business and technical stakeholders; Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and service-oriented team culture across all Alcoa teams; Work closely with IT teams to ensure secure design, implementation, and operation of systems including cloud and application environments; Provide technical guidance on configurations, integrations and remediation; Support company-wide awareness programs and continuously improve security posture by addressing emerging threats, including cloud and AI-related risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC