OT Security Architect

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

About the Role:
As the OT Security Architect, your role is to develop and implement operational technology security architecture aligned with business strategy. You'll provide expert advice, conduct security testing, and evaluate technologies, ensuring robust security measures.
- Key Responsibilities:

• Aligning OT security frameworks with business goals.
• Conducting security analysis and providing expert guidance.
• Leading external and internal security testing.
• Evaluating and recommending security technologies.
• Creating and maintaining security documentation.

- Key Stakeholder Interactions:

• Collaboration with Product Managers, Head of Platforms, and Group Engineering.
• Engagement with Enterprise Architect and Group Security.

About You:

• Strong understanding of OT networks, protocols, assets/devices, and engineering of those solutions
• Strong understanding of OT/energy security, components, and challenges
• Strong understanding of key cyber security controls that should be implemented within OT environments
• Ability to engage at the executive level for business case and solution sign-off
• Understanding the international standards involved in connecting OT technology including but not limited to network protocols, OPC-UA, ISA95/Purdue Model, ISA99, EC 62443, NERC CIP, or ICS/Operational technology standards and global regulatory requirements would also be desirable
• Result-oriented with strong communication and analytical skills.
• Expertise in OT networks, protocols, and cyber security controls.
• Ability to engage executives for solution sign-off.
• Familiarity with international standards and regulatory requirements in OT technology.

About the pay and benefits

• Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the primary country base pay reasonably expected for this role is 45,000€ to 65,000€(Portugal), your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills, experience and location. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
• Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
• Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.
   

About us

• This position requires a certain level of integrity, confidentiality, loyalty and trustworthiness as you will have access to Solvay's most sensitive information or systems in the context of your mission. Please note that the selected person for this position will be required to undergo and meet company standards for vetting verifications and reference checks.
• Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €5.6 billion in net sales in 2022 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
• At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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