OT Cybersecurity Consultant (ID: 3898)
Key Skills
Job Description
- Define and implement OT cybersecurity principles, security architecture, and IT/OT boundary requirements across multiple project workstreams.
- Design secure network segmentation, communication, and infrastructure architectures for Operational Technology (OT) environments.
- Develop cybersecurity requirements for operational monitoring, sensor data integration, enterprise data integration, and operational support systems.
- Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies aligned with organizational security objectives.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and frameworks including IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and enterprise architecture guidelines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to establish secure-by-design architectures for industrial control environments.
- Support architecture governance processes, Design Authority reviews, and stakeholder workshops to secure approval for Project Start Architectures (PSA).
- Provide technical guidance on securing Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA environments, and critical OT infrastructure.
- Work closely with IT and OT teams to ensure secure integration while maintaining operational resilience and business continuity.
- 10+ years of overall experience in Cybersecurity, with significant expertise in Operational Technology (OT) security.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing OT/ICS cybersecurity architectures.
- Strong knowledge of IT/OT security architecture, industrial network design, and secure network segmentation.
- Hands-on experience securing ICS/SCADA environments and industrial communication protocols.
- Deep understanding of IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and OT security best practices.
- Experience performing cybersecurity risk assessments and developing security controls for critical infrastructure.
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture principles and governance processes.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and technical documentation skills.
- Design secure and scalable OT security architectures aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
- Define cybersecurity controls for industrial automation and control systems.
- Assess cybersecurity risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
- Architect secure IT/OT integration while maintaining operational availability.
- Develop network segmentation strategies for critical OT environments.
- Interpret and apply IEC 62443 and NIST standards to real-world industrial environments.
- Facilitate architecture governance discussions, Design Authority reviews, and technical workshops.
- Collaborate effectively with engineering, operations, enterprise architecture, and cybersecurity teams.
- Balance cybersecurity requirements with operational reliability and performance.
- Opportunity to work on large-scale digital transformation and OT cybersecurity initiatives.
- Exposure to complex Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and critical infrastructure security programs.
- A collaborative environment focused on innovation, architecture excellence, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Opportunities to contribute to enterprise-level security architecture and governance.
- Challenging projects involving modern OT security technologies and industry-leading frameworks
Core Responsibilities
The consultant will design and implement secure OT cybersecurity architectures and network segmentation for industrial control environments. They will also conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with industry standards like IEC 62443 and NIST.
Requirements
Candidates must have over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity with significant expertise in OT/ICS environments. Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols and enterprise architecture governance is required.
About STAFIDE
Industry: Staffing and Recruiting
Company size: 11-50 employees
Headquartered in the Netherlands, STAFIDE specializes in Niche Tech Recruitment across Europe, connecting top talent with outstanding opportunities in the IT sector. Our data-driven recruitment model ensures the ideal match between candidates and employers, enhancing both skill alignment and cultural fit. With a strong focus on Skill-Based Hiring, we provide candidates with an in-depth understanding of the organization—whether for permanent positions or temporary assignments (interim opdrachten) like secondment (detachering)—strengthening employer branding for our clients as a recruitment company (uitzendbureau). In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, we recognize the unique challenges companies face in sourcing highly skilled talent. Our advanced, AI-driven talent intelligence system (ATS) is specifically designed to prioritize Skill-Based Hiring for niche IT roles, empowering organizations to address talent shortages by identifying professionals with the expertise to drive innovation and growth. Whether you’re a company in search of exceptional talent or a professional seeking your next ICT role, STAFIDE is your strategic recruitment (werving en selectie) partner. Our deep expertise in the Dutch market, combined with a steadfast commitment to excellence, makes us the preferred choice for all your recruitment needs.