Project Cybersecurity Engineer

Careernet; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Careernet is seeking a senior cybersecurity architect to lead design and implementation of security for industrial control systems, OT environments, and connected engineering projects.

The role requires hands-on experience with security architecture, risk assessments, IEC 62443 governance, and deployment of controls across network, IAM, endpoint protection, and cryptography, with strong collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• B.E. or B.Tech in an engineering discipline.
• 7–10 years of experience in information technology, cybersecurity, industrial cybersecurity, or related engineering security roles.
• Strong hands-on experience in cybersecurity architecture, design, implementation, and security technology deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity architecture and design activities for industrial control systems, operational technology environments, and connected engineering projects.
• Perform cybersecurity risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments and translate findings into practical project security requirements.
• Define and oversee implementation of security controls covering network security, identity and access management, endpoint protection, privileged access, and cryptography.
• Ensure project cybersecurity activities align with IEC 62443 and relevant information security standards, customer requirements, and internal governance.
• Manage cybersecurity deliverables, quality, cost, schedule, risk reporting, technical documentation, and project stakeholder communication.

Skills

Cyber Security

IEC 62443

ICS/OT Security

industrial automation

Education

B.E. or B.Tech in an engineering discipline

Job description

Key Skills: Cyber Security, IEC 62443,ICS/OT Security, industrial automation

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead cybersecurity architecture and design activities for industrial control systems, operational technology environments, and connected engineering projects.
• Perform cybersecurity risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments and translate findings into practical project security requirements.
• Define and oversee implementation of security controls covering network security, identity and access management, endpoint protection, privileged access, and cryptography.
• Ensure project cybersecurity activities align with IEC 62443 and relevant information security standards, customer requirements, and internal governance.
• Manage cybersecurity deliverables, quality, cost, schedule, risk reporting, technical documentation, and project stakeholder communication.

Skills Required:

• 7 - 10 years of professional experience in information technology, cybersecurity, industrial cybersecurity, or related engineering security roles.
• Strong hands-on experience in cybersecurity architecture, design, implementation, and security technology deployment.
• Practical expertise inICS/OT security and application of IEC 62443 principles within industrial or engineering projects.
• Experience with cybersecurity risk analysis, threat and vulnerability assessment, recovery planning, compliance reporting, and security requirements definition.
• Working knowledge of network security, identity and access management, PKI and cryptography, endpoint security, privileged access management, and security protocols.

Good to Have:

• Experience with industrial automation systems and environments.

Education: B.E. or B.Tech in an engineering discipline such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Control and Instrumentation, or a related field.