Senior OT/SCADA Security Architect

CBCL Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Generous vacation

Job summary

CBCL Limited invites a Senior OT & SCADA Cybersecurity Specialist to join the Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering team in Halifax, NS. You will lead OT/SCADA cybersecurity risk assessments and design secure control architectures, collaborating with engineers and clients across water, power, oil & gas sectors.

You bring 10+ years in automation and controls, 5+ years in SCADA cybersecurity, and ISA/IEC 62443, NIST, or NERC familiarity. Flexible, multidisciplinary collaboration is key.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in automation and controls.
• 5+ years in SCADA cybersecurity risk assessments and design.
• Post-secondary diploma/degree in electrical eng, CS, or related field.
• Certifications in ISA/IEC 62443, NIST, or NERC preferred.
• Strong understanding of IC S/SCADA systems.
• Proficiency with cybersecurity tools and industrial protocols.
• Water/wastewater experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop OT & cybersecurity risk assessment frameworks for ICS across multiple industries.
• Meet with clients to discuss needs and build long-term relationships.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments focused on ICS/SCADA systems.
• Design secure IC/SCADA hardware and software architectures.
• Develop and review control system network architectures (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, Profinet, DNP3, OPC UA).
• Contribute to development of company design standards and QA processes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and clients to deliver OT cybersecurity solutions.

Skills

OT cybersecurity

SCADA security

Industrial networking

Risk assessments

Client relationship building

Education

Electrical engineering / CS degree or diploma

Tools

ISA/IEC 62443

NIST

NERC

Job description

CBCL Limited invites a Senior OT & SCADA Cybersecurity Specialist to join the Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering team in Halifax, NS. You will lead OT/SCADA cybersecurity risk assessments and design secure control architectures, collaborating with engineers and clients across water, power, oil & gas sectors.

You bring 10+ years in automation and controls, 5+ years in SCADA cybersecurity, and ISA/IEC 62443, NIST, or NERC familiarity. Flexible, multidisciplinary collaboration is key.