Strategic OT Security Architect - Hybrid, 20% Travel

Donaldson; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking a Principal OT Security Engineer to define enterprise OT cybersecurity strategy, architecture, and a technical roadmap across global manufacturing, distribution, and lab operations. The role is hybrid with the Bloomington, MN office.

Responsibilities include leading large-scale OT security projects, developing policies per IEC 62443, NIST, and ISO standards, and partnering with leadership to balance security with uptime and resilience goals. Travel up to 20% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 8+ years cybersecurity experience or HS diploma with 12+ years cybersecurity experience.
• Significant OT/ICS experience is required.
• Deep expertise in industrial cybersecurity architecture and risk management is required.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive enterprise OT security architecture and standards.
• Lead large-scale OT security initiatives (segmentation, monitoring, secure remote access).
• Establish OT cybersecurity policies aligned with IEC 62443, NIST, and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with manufacturing, distribution, engineering, and leadership to align security with uptime and resilience goals.
• Lead remediation of high-impact security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Represent OT security in audits and executive discussions.
• Influence long-term strategy, roadmap planning, and maturity improvements.

Skills

OT/ICS cybersecurity

Industrial cybersecurity architecture

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma/GED with 12+ years experience

Job description

Donaldson is seeking a Principal OT Security Engineer to define enterprise OT cybersecurity strategy, architecture, and a technical roadmap across global manufacturing, distribution, and lab operations. The role is hybrid with the Bloomington, MN office.

Responsibilities include leading large-scale OT security projects, developing policies per IEC 62443, NIST, and ISO standards, and partnering with leadership to balance security with uptime and resilience goals. Travel up to 20% is expected.