Security Architect-OT&IOT

An Amazing Career Opportunity for Security Architect – OT & IoT
Location: Chennai, India (Hybrid)
Job ID: 45630

Profile Summary:

The Security Architect for Operational Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) provides HID Global with architectural and technical expertise to secure OT environments and IoT ecosystems. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining security frameworks and solutions that protect industrial control systems, connected devices, and supporting infrastructure against evolving cyber threats. This individual is a contributing member of the Global Security Services team and is based in Chennai, India.

About HID Global

HID Global powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things. We make it possible for people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. Our trusted identity solutions give people secure and convenient access to physical and digital places and connect things that can be accurately identified, verified and tracked digitally. Millions of people around the world use HID products and services to navigate their everyday lives, and over 2 billion things are connected through HID. We work with governments, educational institutions, hospitals, financial institutions, industrial businesses, and some of the most innovative companies on the planet. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, HID Global has over 4500 employees worldwide and operates international offices that support more than 100 countries. HID Global® is an ASSA ABLOY Group brand. HID Global has is the trusted source for secure identity solutions for millions of customers and users around the world. In India, we have two Engineering Centre (Bangalore and Chennai). Global Engineering Team is based in Chennai and one of the Business Unit Engineering team is based in Bangalore. Check us out: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo

LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/company/hidglobal/mycompany/

Are You Ready to Join the Team?
Our company is committed to finding the best and the brightest talent to help us reach the top. If you are a dynamic, highly skilled, experienced Cloud engineer and technology enthusiast, and you enjoy working in a rapid pace within a rapidly growing business environment, then you will want to consider this position. If you excel at communication, collaboration, and unrelenting innovation, we want to talk to you. And if you bring dedication, positive energy and integrity to the table, you just might be the right fit for our team.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Roles & Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

• Develop and maintain security architecture for OT and IoT environments, ensuring alignment with enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Assess risks and vulnerabilities in industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA networks, and IoT deployments.
• Design and implement network segmentation strategies for OT environments to minimize attack surfaces.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and IT teams to integrate security controls into OT and IoT systems.
• Define and enforce security policies for device onboarding, firmware updates, and lifecycle management.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies for OT and IoT, including anomaly detection, secure gateways, and encryption solutions.
• Conduct threat modeling and security assessments of existing and new OT/IoT projects.
• Provide guidance on compliance with standards such as IEC 62443, NIST CSF, and ISO 27001.
• Support awareness training and incident response activities related to OT and IoT systems.
• Stay current with emerging threats, technologies, and best practices in OT and IoT security.
  
  

Education and/or Experience

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years focused on OT and IoT environments.
• Strong knowledge of ICS/SCADA systems, industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC-UA), and IoT communication standards (MQTT, CoAP).
• Experience implementing network segmentation and Zero Trust principles in OT environments.
• Familiarity with security tools for OT/IoT such as intrusion detection systems, asset inventory solutions, and secure remote access technologies.
• Hands-on experience with risk assessments and vulnerability management in OT/IoT contexts, including implementation of compensating measures.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, GICSP, ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert.
• Proven ability to independently drive security related projects.

Computer Skills     

• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Familiarity with OT monitoring tools, IoT platforms, and security configuration management.
  
  

Why apply?

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves to feel appreciated and accepted.

This opportunity may be open to flexible working arrangements.

HID is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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