OT Security Architect

Sabenza It & Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking an OT Security Architect to enhance security architecture across enterprise operational technology environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT/OT security architecture and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders. This role offers a full-time position and a monthly salary between 500 - 1000.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in IT and/or OT security architecture.
• Proven experience with industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, DCS, IoT/IIoT.
• Strong understanding of cyber risk management and secure system design.

Responsibilities

• Assist in reducing the backlog of security design reviews for critical systems.
• Work with complex stakeholders including Group IT and Cyber Security.
• Engage with vendors and outsourced architecture functions.

Skills

Aeronautical

Client Servicing

Council

Art And Craft

Hydraulics

Jboss

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering or related field

Tools

Knowledge of network segmentation

Zero trust architecture

Endpoint protection

Firewalls

Intrusion detection systems (IDS)

Identity access management

Job description

Requirements

We are seeking a highly experienced OT Security Architect to strengthen our security architecture capacity with a specific focus on operational technology (OT) environments across the enterprise. The successful candidate will assist in reducing the backlog of security design reviews for critical systems (crown jewel systems) implemented across the Group ensuring security posture resilience and alignment with our cyber security strategy.

This role requires a senior-level professional who is comfortable working within a complex stakeholder landscape that includes Group IT Group Cyber Security various vendors and an outsourced EA function.

Key Requirements

Qualifications :

Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science Information Security Engineering or a related field.

Industry certifications such as CISSP SABSA TOGAF GIAC GICSP or ISA / IEC 62443 are highly desirable.

Experience :

Minimum of 8 10 years of experience in IT and / or OT security architecture.

Proven experience with industrial control systems (ICS) SCADA DCS IoT / IIoT and manufacturing systems.

Strong understanding of cyber risk management threat modeling and secure system design.

Familiarity with IT / OT convergence and the specific risks and mitigations involved.

Experience working with outsourced architecture functions and third-party partners (e.g. Accenture).

Prior experience working in complex large-scale enterprises with multiple business units and geographic locations.

Technical Skills

Deep understanding of security frameworks such as NIST CSF ISO 27001 / 2 MITRE ATT&CK for ICs.

Knowledge of network segmentation zero trust architecture endpoint protection firewalls intrusion detection systems (IDS) and identity access management.

Proficiency in reviewing and guiding security in solution designs especially within OT environments.

Strong vendor engagement skills able to challenge validate and negotiate security outcomes.

Key Skills

• Aeronautical
• Client Servicing
• Council
• Art And Craft
• Hydraulics
• Jboss

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Monthly Salary

Salary : 500 - 1000