Global OT Network Security Architect

Description

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams with key stakeholders on security solutions and capabilities.
• Continuously assess and enhance OT network technologies and controls in response to emerging threats and vulnerabilities. Stay current with industry trends, new technologies, and evolving regulatory requirements to inform infrastructure decisions.
• Foster a high-performing, well-connected global team culture that emphasizes collaboration, accountability, curiosity, and innovation
• Lead the architecture, deployment, and ongoing management of secure and resilient OT network infrastructure across global manufacturing sites. Ensure robust connectivity and protection of critical operational systems to support business continuity and enable digital transformation.
• Create an inclusive environment where the team looks at you as a highly regarded leader and mentor
• Collaboration and integration partner with OT architects, system owners, cybersecurity teams, and business stakeholders to integrate security technologies and resolve infrastructure issues. Offer guidance and support to site teams on governance practices and defect resolution.
• Support capital delivery projects by reviewing OT infrastructure plans and ensuring alignment with security and architecture standards. Provide technical input during design and implementation phases, and track project milestones, deliverables, and risk mitigation efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the department and cross-functionally; encourage others to identify areas of waste (process, time, etc.); ideate and execute action plans to create productivity
• Identify gaps in current network documentation and practices and propose updates to improve performance and reliability. Contributes to the development of standard work and process improvements for OT network infrastructure.
• Develop and enforce OT network segmentation strategies using VLANs and Layer 2/Layer 3 protocols to minimize risk and enhance operational efficiency. Review and validate OT system designs to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor industry trends and competitive benchmarks to inform strategy and maintain a forward-looking security posture
• Understand how IT Security and services are directly aligned with the company's strategic objectives by regularly engaging with key business stakeholders
• Ensure OT network designs meet enterprise security and architecture standards. Provide hands-on support to site teams with network configuration, equipment backups, and recovery procedures to maintain system reliability and uptime.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and documentation for OT network infrastructure. Participate in change review boards and architecture decision forums to ensure compliance and drive operational excellence.
• Build relationships within the organization, cross-functionally, and with key business stakeholders; continuously enhance connection to remain aligned with core objectives
• Be engaged in personal development and stay updated on the latest information security trends and best practices.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Owens Corning specific business processes and operations locally and globally

Requirements

• Organizational skills to handle multiple priorities and proven ability to execute and deliver results.
• Ability to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including internationally
• The ability to prioritize in a constantly evolving environment
• Must know the difference between an essential security requirement and an ideal security practice and be able to communicate to leaders and stakeholders
• Proven ability to be successful within a global environment.
• Demonstrated the ability to synthesize high-level objectives within an ambiguous environment to align on a direction with clear objectives and goals.
• Demonstrated experience designing and managing core network infrastructure; switch and routers
• Understanding others through active listening.
• In-depth knowledge of security policy creation, best practices and optimization
• Experience in managing supplier relationships with confidence and presence
• Analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Networking, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Operational Technology security knowledge is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting security and network technologies
• Experience managing large scale firewall platforms
• Knowledge to secure IoT and IIOT networks
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with both IT and business partners to assess needs, propose technological solutions, and achieve business benefits.
• Experience creating and maintaining IPSEC tunnels, remote access solutions, web filtering, security, NAT and AV & threat policies.
• Solid working knowledge of the function of authentication for security policies
• Competent in project management theory, knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques with the ability to successfully deliver large projects from concept to deployment
• The ability to build trust, connections, and influence stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Purdue model, OSI model, ISO, ISA, NIST and IEC standards as applied to security
• Experience creating communications in a variety of platforms, technologies, and methods.
• Knowledge of OT asset management and monitoring platforms
• Ability to convey relevant information clearly with confidence.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in information security technology with a strong background in security and networking
• Success in solving complex security and network problems
• Demonstrated experience leading resolution of advanced technical issues in conjunction with and on behalf of internal teams and external providers.
• Understanding of central firewall management tools to administrator standard policies and automation
• 8+ years of experience in OT security, network security, shop floor controls and project management, with at least 2 years in each domain.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance