Staff Cybersecurity Architect - OT
Wabtec Corporation - Fort Worth, TX
Hiring: Staff Cybersecurity Architect - OT Company: Wabtec Corporation Location: Fort Worth, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:34:59 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Digital Transformation, Risk Management, SCADA, Zero Trust About the job Experience: •5+ years of cybersecurity, IT, or engineering experience. Preference given for candidates with exposure to manufacturing/industrial environments + those with OT/ICS cybersecurity experience •In-depth knowledge of industrial control systems and OT networking. •Applied hands-on capability in OT security monitoring and detection tools. •Knowledge of OT threats, attack techniques, and industrial risk management. •Strong writing, presentation, relationship building, and communication skills. Required Skills: •The OT Security Architect helps define and implement the cybersecurity strategy, architecture, and controls that protect Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, and Industrial IoT (IIoT) environments. •This position reports to the Chief Information Security Officer and requires up to 25% travel. •OT Security Architecture & Design •Develop and maintain enterprise OT cybersecurity architecture standards, reference architectures, diagrams, and technical guidance aligned with ISA/IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, NIST CSF, and industry best practices. •Design secure OT network architectures, including segmentation strategies, Purdue Model implementation, industrial DMZs, remote access controls, and zero trust principles. •Review and approve OT system designs, modernization projects, and digital transformation initiatives. •Conduct OT/ICS cybersecurity assessments, including risk assessments, architecture reviews, threat modeling, and maturity evaluations. •Identify architectural and program security gaps and develop remediation roadmaps with site leadership and engineering teams. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields. Equivalent experience will be considered. •Knowledge of industrial protocols including Modbus, DNP3, OPC-UA, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, BACnet, and IEC 61850. •Demonstrated capacity to utilize scripting and automation for process improvements •GICSP (GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) •GRID (GIAC Response and Industrial Defense) •What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First? •At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!