CyberSecurity Architect

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

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Architect to enhance the security of industrial control systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Cisco Cyber Vision and a deep understanding of OT protocols to ensure robust cybersecurity across IT/OT environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in an architect role.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Cyber Vision including deployment and configuration.
• Strong knowledge of network security, firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement cybersecurity architecture for IT/OT environments.
• Lead the deployment and integration of Cisco Cyber Vision across industrial networks.
• Conduct risk assessments and threat modeling for ICS/SCADA systems.

Skills

Cisco Cyber Vision

OT protocols

network security

risk assessments

incident response

Education

Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate

CISSP

Tools

SIEM/SOC tools

Claroty

Nozomi Networks

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.