Operational Technology Cybersecurity Technical Architect Porto

Operational Technology Cybersecurity Technical Architect
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

We’re seeking a Cybersecurity Technical Architect for a leading international company in renewable energy, to strengthen their global team and drive strategic projects across Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Architecture & Engineering, and Security domains. This role involves creating secure systems and network architectures, selecting and configuring security technologies, and collaborating with
- functional teams to ensure the organizations digital assets are adequately protected.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architecture & Design

• Develop and implement OT cybersecurity architectures tailored for renewable energy production and operations;
• Design secure and scalable network architectures for OT environments, including SCADA, ICS, and Io
  T systems;
• Ensure OT security strategies align seamlessly with corporate IT and cybersecurity policies, while also adhering to industry standards, including IEC 62443 and ISO 27001.

2. Supervise & Audit Security Tools Implementation

• Implement and supervise cybersecurity tools, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability scanners, in OT environments;
• Monitor and respond to OT security incidents, collaborating with incident response teams.

3. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with GRC team to address regulatory requirements;
• Work closely with engineering, operations, and IT teams to integrate security into the lifecycle of OT assets;
• Provide cybersecurity training and awareness programs for staff working with OT systems;
• Engage with external vendors and partners to ensure secure deployment of
  - party OT solutions.

4. Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated on emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies relevant to OT environments;
• Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement of OT cybersecurity posture;
• Lead pilot projects and
  -
  - concept initiatives for new cybersecurity technologies.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field;
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years focusing on OT environments (e. g. , SCADA, ICS);
• Experience in renewable energy or other critical infrastructure industries is a plus;
• Deep knowledge of OT systems and protocols, including Modbus, DNP3, OPC, and MQTT;
• Proficiency with cybersecurity frameworks like IEC 62443, NIST CSF, and MITRE ATT&CK for ICS;
• Familiarity with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and endpoint protection in OT environments;
• Strong understanding of networking principles (e. g. , VLANs, VPNs, routing);
• Available to travel, mainly in Europe;
• Certifications: CISSP, GICSP, CISM, or equivalent certifications preferred.