OT Security Architect

# 2047814
Location:Houston, Texas or 100% remote
Schedule: Hybrid or 100% remote
Type: 12 month contract to start
Compensation:$89-111/hr w2
Work Allocation Responsibilities

• Develop OT Cybersecurity technology projects and security programsfor multiple business unitsglobally
• Develop cybersecurity guardrails and reference architectures to enable emerging technologies, such as Digital Twins, UAVs/Drones, IIoT, Industrial Cloud security and Edge Compute capabilities for OT.
• Utilize industry standards and frameworks (e.g., NIST-800-53/82, IEC-62443, MITRE ATT&CK / D3FEND), to identify capabilities and technologies to provide enhanced cyber defenses in diverse scenarios
• Develop OT security research project proposals for consideration by internal research portfolios. Research, test, and/or lead proof-of-concepts for new and emerging OT technologies
• Lead cybersecurity risk assessments for designs/installations and/or emerging technology OT solutions to determine criticality rankings and risk gaps
• Provide recommendations and plans to mitigate identified issues from OT cybersecurity risk assessments, ICS Vulnerability assessments, and OT Pen tests
• Take a technical leadership role in the internal OT Cybersecurity Community of Practice, for knowledge transfer and mentoring, and actively participate, contribute, and present to other OT/ICS Cybersecurity forums/conferences (both internal and external).

Required Technical Skills

• Experience in utilizing frameworks &standards (NIST-800-53/82;IEC-62443) in an ICS environment
• Experience in conducting and/or leading cybersecurity assessments (risk, vulnerability) +creating a detailed mitigation plan and recommendations to address gaps identified
• Understanding of threats, vulnerabilities, attack paths and exploits inOT
• Experience with selecting, designing, architecting, and deploying security technologies inOT
• Ability to influence and motivate teams, and work with a variety of disciplines, cultures, and environments.
• Demonstrated ability: to workand communicate effectively at all levels with operations, design, projects, vendors, peers, etc. /to provide leadership behaviors across enterprise through rigorous change management and compliance processes, while driving efficiencies.
• Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis and the ability to determine root cause and resolution of problems.

Required work experience

• Minimum 15 years related work experience in Operational Technology/Industrial Controls Systems Cybersecurity field with increasing levels of responsibility.

• "Hands-On" experience with OT/ICS critical infrastructure in energy or similar industries preferred.

Qualifications / certifications

• Certifications in Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity or in IT Cybersecurity are highly preferred (e.g., GISCP, GCIP, CISSP, or other similar certification)
• Vendor-specific training on Operational Technology, ICS equipment manufacturers and internal network systems are highly preferred.
• Certifications in SAFe Scaled Agile or related scrum/agile project management framework is desirable.

Education

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related STEM field is preferred, but not required.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.