Software Architect

Job description:

In this position you'll be working with international teams in many different time zones. Therefore, schedule flexibility is essential. Regular attendance at daily "standup" meetings at 9:30AM US Eastern will be required. Occasional travel may be needed for team meetings and similar events. We're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with the ability to adapt to changing project requirements. You will also need strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
**Key responsibilities**:
* Lead and execute complex IT/OT security projects, including security assessments, architecture reviews, and engineering consulting.
* Design and implement security solutions for enterprise environments, including virtual environments, IDS honeypots, OT/ICS infrastructures, firewalls, routers, and data diodes.
* Conduct security architecture reviews following NIST SP800-R82 and ISA99/IEC62443 guidelines.
* Provide technical leadership and project administrative support for large-scale projects.
* Engage in forensic analysis of complex network and security incidents, including root cause analysis and incident response.
* Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation. Conduct training, knowledge-sharing events, and operations drills.
**Requirements**:
* Extensive experience with VMware ESX/vSphere, Linux/Windows/ESXi environments, and various Unix-based services.
* Proficiency in enterprise networking and security infrastructure, including Checkpoint, Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, and open-source platforms.
* Strong understanding of Unix fundamentals and automation of administrative tasks.
* Experience with security incident response in global environments.
* Excellent English communication skills and experience in conducting training and knowledge-sharing events.
**Preferred experience**:
* Previous roles in Senior IT and Security positions, particularly in the industrial automation space.
* Experience in the utility sector.
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 months first, most likely to continue
Work type: Hybrid, mostly remote. Occasional travel may be needed.
Allocation: 100%
Language: English (B2 minimum)
If you're interested or have any questions, please contact: lisa\_witted in Slack or lisa.sandstrom@witted.com.

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