Principal Architect, Manufacturing Security - USA Remote

Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Security at Danaher designs and implements operational technology network security improvements across manufacturing sites. This role translates enterprise OT architecture standards into site-specific implementation plans, managing network segmentation, firewall deployment, and infrastructure projects while serving as senior technical resource for OT security delivery.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior OT security technical resource and primary engineering point of contact for platform operating companies
• Translate enterprise OT architecture blueprints into network-executable engineering designs including firewall policy and DMZ architecture
• Partner with site engineers during change window execution to ensure segmentation implementation without disrupting production operations
• Contribute to deployment of OT remote access controls, replacing legacy VPN and consumer-grade remote tools with approved alternatives
• Build engineering knowledge base documenting site-specific architecture decisions, implementation playbooks, and as-built network diagrams

Requirements

• 10+ years OT/ICS security engineering or industrial network engineering experience
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing OT network segmentation in live industrial environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead OT network change projects in production-sensitive environments without causing unplanned downtime
• Deep familiarity with OT/ICS components (PLCs, DCS, SCADA, HMI) and protocols (Modbus, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, OPC-UA, BACnet)
• Working knowledge of IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and ISA-99 standards applied to network segmentation
• Experience with industrial firewall configuration (Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco, or equivalent)
• Experience managing concurrent projects across multiple operating companies or plant locations

Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 annual salary