Security Architect

De Berg Noord , Utrecht, Netherlands

Type: n/a

Category: IT & Internet & Media

Requirements: English
Company: Yokogawa
Region: De Berg Noord , Utrecht

OT Security Architect Design Security Where It Matters Most

Amersfoort | Hybrid

Imagine this:

A production plant is running 24/7. Its control systems are connected, its processes automated and every minute of uptime counts. Youre not just the architect of the network; youre the reason it stays secure. Your design prevents downtime. Your integration keeps systems protected. Your decisions, quietly made, make all the difference.

As an OT Security Architect at Yokogawa , youll build and secure the digital foundation of some of the worlds most essential industries ensuring that safety, stability, and sustainability go hand in hand.

The Role Security by Design, Delivered with Precision

Youll be part of the OT Security Team within the Operations NL Team a diverse group of specialists with complementary skillsets and a shared mindset: protect what matters. Youll design and implement robust OT cyber security architectures that align with real-world operations and critical infrastructure needs.

You are the technical lead for security solutions in projects. You bring together routers, firewalls, directory services, antivirus, and backup systems into a cohesive, secure, and fully documented environment.

What Youll Be Doing

As an OT Security Architect , youll take the lead in:

• Designing and delivering secure OT network architectures from scratch.
• Selecting security solutions for project proposals balancing compliance, risk, and performance.
• Implementing and testing security components like Windows Server, Active Directory, WSUS, antivirus , backup systems , I ndustrial Network Elements , Network Management Solutions (NMS) and Intrusion Detection Solutions (IDS) .
• Configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, and firewalls .
• Configuring and maintaining virtualized environments .
• Creating and maintaining as-built documentation that ensures clarity and continuity.
• Supporting the full lifecycle of security solutions from concept to continuous improvement.
• Collaborating across disciplines to integrate security into every layer of the system.

What Youll Need to Succeed

Youre someone who thrives at the intersection of technology and responsibility . You understand the demands of industrial environments and bring a secure-by-design mindset to everything you do.

You bring:

• An MBO-4 or HBO degree in IT or a related field.
• Solid knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, WSUS, Antivirus solutions , Back-up and virtualization .
• Experience with Networking equipment (switches, routers, firewalls).
• A structured, hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Strong communication skills in either Dutch or English .
• willingness to travel within the Netherlands frequently and from to time to time abroad
• A solution-focused, flexible attitude and customer-centric mindset.

What Youll Get in Return

We believe in trust, development, and work that matters and we make sure our people feel that too.

At Yokogawa, youll enjoy:

• 31 days off (25 vacation + 6 ADV)
• A future-proof pension scheme
• 8% holiday pay , paid in May
• A guaranteed 5% annual bonus
• Travel allowance and home office compensation
• A laptop and phone you can use privately too
• An international learning & development program
• Hybrid working options depending on project phase
• Collective accident insurance and peace of mind

Why Yokogawa?

Yokogawa has been pioneering industrial automation for over a century. Today, our focus is clear: enable industries to become safer, smarter, and more sustainable.

Were committed to achieving net-zero emissions , supporting the circular economy , and improving well-being with a long-term vision for 2050 and beyond. At Yokogawa, you wont just build systems. Youll build security into the future.

Ready to architect security where it truly counts?

Apply now and help us protect the processes that keep the world running.

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for Best Asset Monitoring Technology and Best Digital Twin Technology at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measureme

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