Senior OT Firewall Architect (m/f/d)
* Location(s):
* Coventry, COV, GB, CV4 8PB
* London, City of London, GB, EC2R 8HP
* Madrid, M, ES, 28022
* Essen, NW, DE, 45141
* Barcelona, Catalonia, ES, 8002
* Swindon, Wiltshire, GB, SN5 6PB
* Hamburg, HH, DE, 20354
RWE Renewables Europe & Australia GmbH
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: IT / Digital
Your Responsibilities
As a Senior OT Firewall Coordinator, you will be responsible for leading the strategic vision and product roadmap for our OT firewalls, defining architecture, operation and best practices for network security, as well as designing and implementing the necessary mechanisms to ensure that the standards are met.
* You will be responsible for vulnerability management, ensuring that the software version implemented in the firewalls addresses them properly.
* You will be responsible for designing and implementing the appropriate mechanisms for software version and licence management on OT network firewalls.
* You will be the primary point of contact for all OT Firewall-related inquiries, providing expertise and guidance to both internal and external stakeholders.
* You will oversee operational issues and ensure they are fixed and prevented in the future.
* You will be responsible for engineering, providing guidance and ensuring stable rollout and maintenance of our OT Firewalls.
* You will coordinate a team of network engineers to align standards and ensure safe change management and regular review of policies.
* You will work closely with stakeholders like Infra, engineering and OT Security to run an efficient and safe way of implementing and reviewing firewall standards - based on best practices and compliance standards.
* You take responsibility for fast implementation of firewall changes and drive improvements for monitoring and automation where possible.
* You collaborate with other IT/OT teams and vendors to support network projects and initiatives.
* You ensure documentation of firewall configurations, changes, and incidents, and provide reports and recommendations as needed.
* You manage projects to implement standards and processes to enable efficient and secure processing of Firewall Change Requests.
* Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements related to OT security and incorporate relevant insights into product planning.
* Serve as the highest level of support for troubleshooting OT Firewalls, leveraging deep technical expertise to resolve complex issues.
Your Profile
* A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
* At least 8 years of experience with firewall administration in the OT or industrial sector.
* At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity in the OT or industrial sector.
* Proven training and certification in at least one major firewall brand.
* Proven experience with defining standards for firewalls and network infrastructures.
* Proven experience with network engineering and defining complex network architectures.
* Strong knowledge of OT network protocols, devices, and systems, and the security challenges and best practices for protecting them.
* Very strong experience with firewall technologies, such as packet filtering, stateful inspection, deep packet inspection, and application control.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to different audiences and stakeholders.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and customer-oriented, with a passion for delivering high-quality products that solve real-world problems.
* A high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
* Proven project management experience in the OT or industrial sector.
* Proven experience with the OT or industrial sector connecting remote systems to central control centers.
* Experience with Renewables OT is a great plus.
* The ability to work independently and as part of a team, under pressure and with minimal supervision.
* Experience with Palo Alto Networks firewalls, policies, and management tools is a plus.
Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 88329, application period: 30/11/2024.
Any questions? Contact HR: Ivan Malcolm D'Silva, ivan.dsilva@rwe.com
We look forward to meeting you. We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters
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