Senior OT Cybersecurity Architect - Asia Pacific

Rockwell Automation; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Services Architect to provide technical leadership in Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity across the Asia Pacific region. In this hybrid role, you will lead projects, collaborate with technology partners, and deliver expert consulting services. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience, with a minimum of 10 years in OT cybersecurity, and relevant certifications. This position offers opportunities for growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Mindfulness programmes

Volunteer Paid Time off

Donation matching programme

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing programs

Professional development courses

Qualifications

• 15+ years of overall experience in engineering or cybersecurity.
• 10 years of hands-on experience in OT cybersecurity, including project delivery.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of OT cybersecurity solutions.
• Deliver projects at customer sites.
• Develop technical documentation and procedures.
• Support business development activities.

Skills

OT cybersecurity experience

Technical leadership

Project delivery in industrial environments

Certification CISSP OR GICSP

Strong communication skills

Collaboration with diverse teams

Education

Relevant engineering or cybersecurity background

Tools

NIST framework and IEC 62443 standards

Virtualization platforms

Cloud security

Job description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers – amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life‑saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility – our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Summary

As a Senior Cybersecurity Services Architect, you will provide technical leadership in Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity across the Asia Pacific region. You will be part of the team that delivers cybersecurity services to our customers. You will have career opportunities for growth across multiple domains, functions and geographies. You'll guide cyber delivery teams, collaborate with major technology partners, and deliver expert consulting services. You will report to the Asia Pacific Cybersecurity Services Manager and work in hybrid. You will be joining an organization that has been awarded as Best Place to Work, repeatedly named as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, offering excellent opportunities for career growth.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of OT cybersecurity solutions, focusing on industrial environments.
• Deliver billable OT Cybersecurity projects at customer sites.
• Support business development activities, including proposal development in collaboration with sales teams.
• Develop technical documentation and procedures in consideration of global governance.
• Provide guidance on regional and global cybersecurity regulations and standards.
• Guide cyber delivery teams to achieve project and organisational goals.
• Collaborate with global technology partners and other teams on joint solution development and integration.
• Engage with culturally diverse teams and stakeholders across multiple countries in Asia Pacific, ensuring project delivery.

The Essentials - You Will Have

• Relevant educational background in engineering or cybersecurity.
• Overall 15+ Years of overall experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of hands‑on experience in OT cybersecurity, with experience technical leadership and project delivery in industrial environments. Demonstrated experience in delivering cyber projects in OT environments.
• Certification – CISSP OR GICSP.
• The ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Experience working with culturally teams and stakeholders across Asia Pacific / global.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have

• Experience of cyber consulting services including governance, policies and procedures.
• Exposure to virtualization platforms, network design, and other technology domains supporting cybersecurity initiatives. Skills sets and experience with cloud security and wireless will be an advantage.
• Experience working with culturally diverse teams and stakeholders across Asia Pacific.
• Convey complex technical concepts and outcomes to diverse audiences. This includes the leadership on the customer side as well as internal.
• Deep understanding of global and regional cybersecurity standards and regulatory requirements. Solid understanding of NIST framework and 62443 standards applicable for OT cyber domain.
• Industry certifications: CISSP, GICSP, Security+, Cloud Security, IEC 62443

What We Offer

• Comprehensive mindfulness programmes with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees.
• Company volunteer and donation matching programme – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalised wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On‑demand digital course library for professional development
• and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.