CyberSecurity Architect

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cybersecurity space seeks a Cybersecurity Architect to enhance industrial control systems' security. The role involves designing robust architectures, integrating Cisco Cyber Vision, conducting risk assessments, and developing security policies aligned with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in cybersecurity and relevant certifications, along with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in cybersecurity, at least 3 years as an architect.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Cyber Vision.
• Deep understanding of OT protocols and ICS/SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cybersecurity architecture for IT/OT environments.
• Lead deployment of Cisco Cyber Vision across industrial networks.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Network security

OT protocols

Risk assessments

Architecture diagrams

Education

Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate

GICSP, CISSP, or equivalent

Tools

Cisco Cyber Vision

SIEM/SOC tools

Job description

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We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Architect with deep expertise in Cisco Cyber Vision to design and implement secure industrial control system (ICS) architectures. You will play a critical role in assessing, developing, and implementing cybersecurity strategies that ensure the resilience and compliance of IT/OT networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cybersecurity architecture for IT/OT environments with an emphasis on industrial systems.
• Lead the deployment and integration of Cisco Cyber Vision across various industrial networks.
• Conduct risk assessments and threat modeling for ICS/SCADA systems and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain security standards, reference architectures, and best practices aligned with NIST, IEC 62443, and other industry standards.
• Collaborate with IT, OT, and engineering teams to ensure cybersecurity is integrated into operations and product lifecycle.
• Define and implement network segmentation, secure remote access, and anomaly detection systems.
• Support incident response planning and participate in post-incident reviews.
• Provide guidance on security controls, governance, and compliance initiatives (e.g., NERC CIP, ISO 27001).
• Document all designs, configurations, and procedures as part of knowledge sharing and audits.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in an architect role.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Cyber Vision including deployment, configuration, and integration with SIEM/SOC tools.
• Deep understanding of OT protocols (Modbus, DNP3, PROFINET, etc.) and ICS/SCADA systems.
• Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and security zoning.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks: NIST CSF, IEC 62443, MITRE ATT&CK for ICS.
• Proficient in developing architecture diagrams, security policies, and risk assessments.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in industrial or critical infrastructure environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate or equivalent Cisco security certifications.
• GICSP, CISSP, or similar security certifications.
• Experience with other security monitoring tools (e.g., Claroty, Nozomi Networks) is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud integration (Azure/AWS) for OT data telemetry or hybrid deployments.