Cybersecurity Architect (all genders)

FRANKA ROBOTICS; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FRANKA ROBOTICS is seeking a Cybersecurity Architect to lead system-level security across our robotics portfolio. You will shape architecture, perform risk assessments, and drive secure development practices to ensure regulatory compliance with IEC 62443 and CRA.

Collaborate with engineering, IT security, and production teams, perform threat modeling, incident response planning, and training for operators to enable safe, secure operations throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in OT/ICS environments, industrial automation, or cybersecurity roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT security guidance and governance for policies, standards and best practices.
• Develop and maintain secure architectures for OT products and ensure network segmentation.
• Conduct OT threat modeling and vulnerability assessments across products and interfaces.
• Lead or support OT incident investigations and recovery planning.
• Ensure compliance with IEC 62443-4-x and internal controls.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, IT security, and production teams; train operators and engineers on cybersecurity principles.

Skills

OT/ICS protocols

Network security

Linux RT hardening

IEC 62443

Education

Bachelor/Master in Engineering or CS or Cybersecurity

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

NAC

Job description

Your role

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Architect to lead cybersecurity activities for our robotics systems. This role focuses on system-level cybersecurity architecture, risk assessment, secure development of lifecycle practices, and compliance with applicable regulations and industrial security standards, including the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and IEC 62443. The role works closely with systems, software, hardware, and safety experts to ensure that cybersecurity is designed across the full product lifecycle from architecture to certification and deployment.

Your experience and qualifications

Key Responsibilities :

Security Advisory & Governance

• Provide expert guidance on OT security policies, standards, and best practices.
• Advise engineering, operations, and project teams on security implications of design changes, system upgrades, and new technology deployments.

Security Architecture & Design

• Develop and maintain secure architectures for OT products.
• Define and enforce network segmentation and product decomposition into zones and conduits.
• Review system designs and engineering changes for security implications.
• Define, maintain, and review system-level cybersecurity requirements with full traceability across product architecture

Risk & Vulnerability Management

• Conduct OT-specific threat and assessments and threat modelling (e.g., in accordance with IEC 62443 and NIST CSF according to STRIDE).
• Perform vulnerability assessments of OT products, networks and exposed interfaces.
• Maintain visibility on cybersecurity risks across a family of products.
• Translate technical findings into business-relevant risks and actionable recommendations.

Incident Detection & Response

• Lead or support investigations of OT cyber incidents and support recovery plans.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and recommend improvements.

Policy, Compliance & Standards

• Implement and enforce OT cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and industry regulations according to IEC 62443-4-x.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with engineering, maintenance, IT security, and production teams to ensure secure operations.
• Organise training for operators and engineers on cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Provide guidance during supplier selection, procurement, and system integration.

Project Support

• Support OT network upgrades, digital transformation initiatives, and modernization projects.
• Evaluate and integrate new cybersecurity solutions for industrial environments.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in OT/ICS environments, industrial automation, or cybersecurity roles.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of IC S/OT protocols (TCP/IP, Modbus, OPC-UA, EtherNet/IP, etc.).
• Experience with network security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC).
• Familiarity with hardening of Linux OT real-time environments.
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks like IEC 62443.

Certifications (nice to have)

• IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical thinker with structured problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work hands-on in industrial environments.
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on enabling safe and secure operations.