IT - Technical Test Lead | Infrastructure Security | Infrastructure Security - ALL

Job title OT Security ArchitectWork location - BedfordIs it Hybrid, onsite or remote position - HybridTentative Start date 13-Jul-2026Contract duration 6 monthsVendor rate 80 USD/HrMandatory skills - The role focuses on Rockwell PLC (ControlLogix/CompactLogix) systems, Ignition SCADA, and compliance with EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), IEC 62443/ISA99, ISA 95, GMP, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11.Minimum years of experience needed in the required skills- 8-10 yearsMinimum over all work experience required 10 yearsDomain Cyber SecurityAny certification required - Preferred CertificationsIEC 62443 Cybersecurity ExpertGICSP / CISSPRockwell Automation certificationsComplete job description Define and maintain global OT reference architecture (Purdue model, zones & conduits, DMZ).Lead CRA implementation and gap assessments for OT systems.Secure and harden Rockwell PLCs and Ignition SCADA environments.Perform OT cyber risk assessments and threat modelling.Implement secure configuration baselines for servers and engineering workstations.Ensure compliance with GMP & FDA 21 CFR Part 11 (audit trails, electronic records, RBAC).Support Computer System Validation (CSV) documentation (URS/NFR/FS/DS/IQ/OQ/PQ).Define patch management and vulnerability handling processes for validated OT systems.Support audit readiness and regulatory inspections.Interview mode - In person/Virtual - VirtualHow many rounds of interview 1 or 2

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