OT Security Architect

Yokogawa Electric Corporation; Amersfoort; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days off (vacation + ADV)

Pension scheme

8% holiday pay

5% annual bonus

Travel allowance

Home office compensation

Laptop and phone for personal use

Learning & development program

Hybrid working options

Collective accident insurance

Job summary

Yokogawa Electric Corporation in Amersfoort is seeking an OT Security Architect to design and implement secure OT network architectures for critical infrastructure. You will lead security solutions across projects, integrating routers, switches, firewalls and AD/WSUS into a cohesive, documented environment.

The role requires hands-on, design-for-security mindset, travel within the Netherlands, and collaboration with an international team. Hybrid work is available.

Qualifications

• MBO-4 or HBO IT degree required.
• Solid knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, WSUS, Antivirus solutions, Back-up and virtualization.
• Experience with Networking equipment: switches, routers, firewalls.
• Willingness to travel within the Netherlands and abroad; able to work in a 24/7 team.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver secure OT network architectures from scratch.
• Select security solutions for proposals balancing compliance, risk and performance.
• Implement and test security components (Windows Server, Active Directory, WSUS, antivirus, backup, virtualization).
• Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches and firewalls; maintain virtualization environments.
• Create and maintain as-built documentation for continuity.
• Support full lifecycle of security solutions from concept to improvement.
• Collaborate across disciplines to embed security at every layer.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

WSUS

Antivirus

Backup

Virtualization

Networking equipment

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

Dutch or English communication

24/7 team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

MBO-4 or HBO IT degree

Tools

NMS

IDS

Industrial Network Elements

Virtualization platforms

Job description

**OT Security Architect – Design Security Where It Matters Most** *Amersfoort | Hybrid***Imagine this:**A production plant is running 24/7. Its control systems are connected, its processes automated — and every minute of uptime counts. You’re not just the architect of the network; you’re the reason it stays secure. Your design prevents downtime. Your integration keeps systems protected. Your decisions, quietly made, make all the difference.As an **OT Security Architect** at **Yokogawa**, you’ll build and secure the digital foundation of some of the world’s most essential industries — ensuring that safety, stability, and sustainability go hand in hand.**The Role – Security by Design, Delivered with Precision**You’ll be part of the **OT Security Team** within the **Operations NL Team** — a diverse group of specialists with complementary skillsets and a shared mindset: protect what matters. You’ll design and implement robust OT cyber security architectures that align with real-world operations and critical infrastructure needs.You are the technical lead for security solutions in projects. You bring together routers, firewalls, directory services, antivirus, and backup systems into a cohesive, secure, and fully documented environment.**What You’ll Be Doing**As an **OT Security Architect**, you’ll take the lead in:* Designing and delivering secure OT network architectures from scratch.* Selecting security solutions for project proposals — balancing compliance, risk, and performance.* Implementing and testing security components like **Windows Server, Active Directory, WSUS, antivirus**, **backup systems**, I**ndustrial Network Elements**, **Network Management Solutions (NMS)** and **Intrusion Detection Solutions (IDS)**.* Configuring and troubleshooting **routers, switches, and firewalls**.* Configuring and maintaining **virtualized environments**.* Creating and maintaining **as-built documentation** that ensures clarity and continuity.* Supporting the **full lifecycle of security solutions** — from concept to continuous improvement.* Collaborating across disciplines to integrate security into every layer of the system.**What You’ll Need to Succeed**You’re someone who thrives at the intersection of **technology and responsibility**. You understand the demands of industrial environments and bring a secure-by-design mindset to everything you do.You bring:* An **MBO-4 or HBO degree** in IT or a related field.* Solid knowledge of **Windows Server, Active Directory, WSUS, Antivirus solutions**, **Back-up** and **virtualization**.* Experience with **Networking equipment** (switches, routers, firewalls).* A structured, hands-on approach to problem solving.* Strong communication skills in either **Dutch or English**.* willingness to travel within the **Netherlands** frequently and from to time to time **abroad*** willingness to be periodically part of the **24/7** team* A solution-focused, flexible attitude and customer-centric mindset.**What You’ll Get in Return**We believe in trust, development, and work that matters — and we make sure our people feel that too.At Yokogawa, you’ll enjoy:* **31 days off** (25 vacation + 6 ADV)* A **future-proof pension scheme*** **8% holiday pay**, paid in May* A **guaranteed 5% annual bonus*** **Travel allowance** and **home office compensation*** A **laptop and phone** you can use privately too* An international **learning & development program*** Hybrid working options depending on project phase* **Collective accident insurance** and peace of mind**Why Yokogawa?**Yokogawa has been pioneering industrial automation for over a century. Today, our focus is clear: enable industries to become safer, smarter, and more sustainable.We’re committed to achieving **net-zero emissions**, supporting the **circular economy**, and improving well-being — with a long-term vision for 2050 and beyond. At Yokogawa, you won’t just build systems. **You’ll build security into the future.****Ready to architect security where it truly counts?** Apply now and help us protect the processes that keep the world running.