STAFIDE - Tech Talent Recruitment Europe

OT / ICS Architecture Lead (ID: 3475)

STAFIDE - Tech Talent Recruitment Europe  •  Amsterdam, NL (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description


As an OT / ICS Architecture Lead, you will:

  • Design high-level and low-level OT architecture diagrams covering ICS, SCADA, DCS, PLC/RTU, and plant automation environments.

  • Lead OT system modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy and insecure industrial protocols to secure alternatives.

  • Drive IT–OT convergence architecture, covering identity management, asset visibility, patch management, and secure remote access.

  • Provide architectural guidance to OT engineering, operations, and cybersecurity teams.

  • Define and enforce standards for OT system configuration, hardening, patching, asset inventory, and backup/restore processes.

  • Ensure regulatory and industry compliance across OT environments (ISO 27001, NERC CIP, Pharma GxP, Oil & Gas standards).

  • Maintain and govern OT architecture documentation and repositories across plants and industrial sites.

What You Bring to the Table:

  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in OT, ICS, or industrial automation architecture.

  • Strong experience working with ICS/OT technologies including PLCs, SCADA, DCS, HMI, and Historian systems.

  • Deep understanding of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC UA/DA, DNP3, PROFINET, and EtherNet/IP.

  • Proven experience in designing and securing OT environments in large-scale industrial or critical infrastructure settings.

  • Solid knowledge of IT-OT integration challenges, risks, and architectural patterns.

  • Practical exposure to regulatory and compliance-driven environments.

  • Strong documentation skills for architecture standards, reference models, and operating procedures.

You Should Possess the Ability to:

  • Translate complex industrial operations into secure, scalable OT architectures.

  • Evaluate OT environments for risk, visibility gaps, and legacy security weaknesses.

  • Lead protocol modernization efforts while minimizing operational disruption.

  • Align OT architecture with cybersecurity frameworks, especially ISA/IEC 62443.

  • Collaborate effectively with engineering, operations, and security stakeholders.

  • Enforce architectural governance across multiple plants or industrial sites.

  • Balance availability, safety, and security requirements in mission-critical OT systems.

What We Bring to the Table:

  • Opportunities to work on complex, large-scale OT and industrial transformation programs.

  • Exposure to mission-critical environments where architecture decisions directly impact safety and operations.

  • A role with architectural ownership and decision-making authority.

  • Engagement with modern OT security and IT–OT convergence initiatives.

Let’s Connect
Want to discuss this opportunity in more detail? Feel free to reach out:
Recruiter
: Hema Murali
Phone
: +31 20 369 0609 ; Extn :132
Email
:
hema.m@stafide.nl
LinkedIn
:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hema-murali-315999329/
STAFIDE - Tech Talent Recruitment Europe

About STAFIDE - Tech Talent Recruitment Europe

Headquartered in the Netherlands, STAFIDE specializes in Niche Tech Recruitment across Europe, connecting top talent with outstanding opportunities in the IT sector. Our data-driven recruitment model ensures the ideal match between candidates and employers, enhancing both skill alignment and cultural fit. With a strong focus on Skill-Based Hiring, we provide candidates with an in-depth understanding of the organization—whether for permanent positions or temporary assignments (interim opdrachten) like secondment (detachering)—strengthening employer branding for our clients as a recruitment company (uitzendbureau).

In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, we recognize the unique challenges companies face in sourcing highly skilled talent. Our advanced, AI-driven talent intelligence system (ATS) is specifically designed to prioritize Skill-Based Hiring for niche IT roles, empowering organizations to address talent shortages by identifying professionals with the expertise to drive innovation and growth.

Whether you’re a company in search of exceptional talent or a professional seeking your next ICT role, STAFIDE is your strategic recruitment (werving en selectie) partner. Our deep expertise in the Dutch market, combined with a steadfast commitment to excellence, makes us the preferred choice for all your recruitment needs.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Amstelveen, NL
Year Founded
2023
Website
stafide.nl
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