OT Security Architect
Newark, DE - USA
Job Summary
At Bloom Energy our vision for a world powered by clean reliable and affordable energy is more than just a dreamwere making it reality.
For over two decades weve been at the forefront of the global energy transition pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals electric grids manufacturing facilities and utilities our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining whats possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled time-to-power capabilities reliability and sustainability ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.
At Bloom we thrive on collaboration bold thinking and relentless innovation. We believe that together we can create a brighter more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.
We are looking for anOT Security Architectto join our team in one of todays most exciting role will report toChief Security Officer based inNewark Delaware. This is a fully on-site5 daysin office role.
Role and Responsibilities
- Deploy configure and tune OT security platformsacross manufacturing sites endpoint protection inline IPS asset discovery secure remote access media scanning kiosks and PLC backup including rulesets allowlists exclusions and detection tuning on production assets.
- Own operational health of deployed tooling:agent coverage sensor health license utilization upgrades and version currency.
- Design and implement IT/OT convergence controls:OT DMZ at Level 3.5 brokered access data flows identity and directory integration patching paths and monitoring feeds.
- Implement defense-in-depth segmentationaligned to the Purdue model and ISA/IEC 62443 zone-and-conduit design VLANs and rulesets micro segmentation and virtual patching for legacy assets partnering with Network Engineering on switching routing firewalls wireless IIoT edge and WAN.
- Run OT asset discovery and integrate telemetry into enterprise SIEM EDR/XDR NDR and vulnerability management;maintain inventory and drive end-of-life OS remediation.
- Implement and test PLC/HMI backup versioning and golden-image recovery;support OT incident response and recovery and lead POCs and production rollouts for new OT security technologies.
Skills and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering Computer Engineering or a related technical discipline or equivalent hands-on experience.
- 8 years of cyber security network or infrastructure engineering experience including 4 years hands-on OT/ICS cyber securityin productionindustrial or manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated hands-on deployment and operation of OT security tooling at multiple sites.
- Strategy-only advisory-only or assessment-only backgrounds will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications and Technologies
- Secure Remote Access:brokered vendor and engineer access to Levels 03 session recording MFA jump hosts browser isolation
- Malware Scanning Kiosks:USB and vendor media inspection at plant entry points scan engines sanitization and media workflows
- OT Endpoint Security:OT-native anti-malware and application allows listing on HMIs engineering workstations and legacy or unsupported OS
- OT Backup:PLC/HMI and production equipment configuration backup version control and testedgolden imagerestore on production assets
- Network Segmentation:OT DMZ at Level 3.5 zone-and-conduit design VLAN-to-firewall migrationmicro segmentation inline IPS and virtual patching
- OT Vulnerability Management:passive and active OT asset discovery risk-based prioritization compensating controls for non-patchable assets
- Purdue Model:applied Levels 05 data-flow design and enforcement of trust boundaries across live plants
- TXOneClaroty Nozomi Networks Dragos Armis KASM Dispel Salvador Technologies OPSWATOctoplant Cisco Cyber Vision / ISE / Catalyst IE or equivalent OT security platforms.
- Enterprise security integration: SIEM SOAR XDR/EDR NDR PAM and vulnerability management platforms.
- Windows and Linux server administration Active Directory virtualization storage backup and hybrid cloud connectivity.
- Layer 2/3 switching and routing VLANs wirelessfirewallrule design NAT VPN and WAN connectivity.
- Scripting and automation (PowerShell Python) for deployment configuration management and reporting at scale.
- PLC platforms (Siemens Rockwell Schneider GE ABB) SCADA and HMI systems.
- Industrial protocols: Modbus DNP3Profinet OPC/OPC-UAEtherNet/IP BACnet.
- Applied ISA/IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82: implementing controls audit support risk assessment threat intelligence and vulnerability management.
- Multi-site multi-country manufacturing support experience; MES historian LIMS and quality systems exposure.
- ERC CIP audit or utility customer cyber security requirement support.
- Certifications: GICSP GRID GCIP GPPA ISA/IEC 62443 Fundamentals or Specialist CISSP CCNP or equivalent.
- Ability to work safely on production floors onsite in Delaware with travel up to 25% and off-hours work during maintenance windows.
Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion national origin protected veteran status or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable laws for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability who can perform the essential job functions unless undue hardship would result.
At Bloom Energy we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical Dental and Vision plans with a large employer contribution a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match generous Mental Health Support services Legal services virtual Physical Therapy access and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.
Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills and experience.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Bloom Energy’s leading solid-oxide platform for the distributed generation of electricity and hydrogen production is changing the future of energy.