Senior Systems Engineer

Zoomcar; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoomcar is seeking an experienced OT Security Solution Architect to design, position, and architect cybersecurity solutions for OT environments across critical infrastructure and industrial sectors. You will translate operational requirements into secure, scalable architectures while collaborating with OT regional and global teams.

The role emphasizes design of reference architectures, customer engagements, and integration of Fortinet OT security products across IT–OT environments.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of experience in technical/pre-sales support as a sales or systems engineer in cybersecurity.
• 5-7 years of experience with strong hands-on exposure to OT/industrial environments/ICS/SCADA.
• Solid understanding of OT cybersecurity concepts, including network segmentation, secure remote access, asset visibility, and risk-based OT security architectures.
• Knowledge of OT protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC) and PCAP analysis.
• Understanding of Purdue model and related standards (NERC-CIP, CEA) and ability to integrate Fortinet products.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Solution Architect for OT cybersecurity in presales, design, and customer engagements from a technical standpoint.
• Design and develop OT cybersecurity reference architectures aligned with industry best practices and Fortinet product mappings.
• Educate customers on features and integration of Fortinet’s OT security solutions.
• Stitch end-to-end security across IT–OT environments addressing segmentation, remote access, visibility, and threat protection.
• Support RFPs/RFIs and technical proposals for OT security initiatives.
• Provide guidance to Systems Engineers and SMEs within OT & CI to build future OT security capabilities.
• Lead customer workshops and architecture discussions; deliver technical presentations.
• Enable partner ecosystem via trainings and workshops; stay updated on OT threat landscape and regulations.

Skills

OT cybersecurity

Solution design

Presales support

Industrial control systems

OT architecture

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Fortinet Suite

PCAP Analysis

Job description

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced OT Security Solution Architect to work with OT Regional team and collaborate with OT Global team to support Operational Technology & Critical Infrastructure customers and partners across the region. The role will focus on designing, positioning, and architecting cybersecurity solutions for Operational Technology (OT) environments across critical infrastructure and industrial sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong blend of OT domain knowledge and cybersecurity expertise, enabling them to translate operational requirements into secure, scalable architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Solution Architect for OT Cybersecurity, supporting presales, solution design, and customer engagements from technical stand-point and assist in qualifying sales leads.
• Design and develop OT cybersecurity reference architectures aligned with industry best practices, compliances, regulations and standards mapping Fortinet Products.
• Enabling technical resources on sales calls and answer/educate the customer on issues ranging from features, specifications, and functionality to the integration of Fortinet’s products for Operational Technology and Critical Infrastructure Security Solutions.
• Stitch end-to-end security solutions across IT–OT environments, addressing network segmentation, remote access, visibility, threat protection & various OT security use‑cases.
• Support creation and response to RFPs / RFIs / technical proposals related to OT security initiatives as per Fortinet’s OT security solution stack.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Systems Engineers and SMEs within OT & CI to build future RA’s & to build and develop the capabilities on OT security.
• Modify RA network security design and implementation guidance internally and externally to meet the customer’s requirements.
• Support team with OT security audits, OT security assessments and risk assessments, compliance assessment identifying gaps and recommending remediation roadmaps.
• Work closely with sales, business development, and delivery teams to support large and strategic deals.
• Lead and participate in customer workshops, architecture discussions, and technical presentations.
• Enable Partner eco‑system on Fortinet’s OT Security solution stack by delivering trainings and organizing work‑shops.
• Stay updated with OT threat landscape, standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to industrial environments.

Required Skills & Experience

• 7-8 years of experience, in technical/pre‑sales support as a sales or systems engineer in cybersecurity.
• 5-7 years of experience, with strong hands‑on exposure to OT / industrial environments/Industrial Control Systems/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition environments.
• Solid understanding of OT cybersecurity concepts, including:
  • Network segmentation
  • Secure remote access for industrial systems
  • Asset visibility & monitoring
  • Risk‑based OT security architectures
  • Common OT Protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC etc.) and PCAP Analysis
• Knowledge of the following technologies: Routing, Switching, VPN, LAN, WAN, Network Security, Intrusion Detection, and Anti‑Virus used in the Purdue model
• Good understanding of cybersecurity solutions and platforms, and ability to integrate multiple technologies into a cohesive architecture.
• Experience in creating reference architectures, solution designs, and technical documentation on OT security.
• Hands‑on experience in OT security assessments is strongly preferred.
• Good understanding of NERC‑CIP, CEA and other regional and global standards and regulations.
• Prior exposure to industries such as power & utilities, renewable energy, oil & gas, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals or critical infrastructure is an advantage.

Certifications (Preferred)

• IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert
• GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional)
• Other relevant OT / cybersecurity certifications will be an added advantage.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Computer Science, or related fields).

Key Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to engage with both technical and business stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skillsCustomer‑facing mindset with consultative approach