OT Security Architect, Amersfoort

OT Security Architect Yokogawa Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands

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OT Security Architect– Design Security Where It Matters Most

Imagine this:

A production plant is running 24/7. Its control systems are connected, its processes automated— and every minute of uptime counts. You’re not just the architect of the network; you’re 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 , you’ll build and secure the digital foundation of some of the world’s most essential industries — ensuring that safety, stability, and sustainability go hand in hand.

The Role– Security by Design, Delivered with Precision

You’ll 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. You’ll 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 You’ll Be Doing

As an

OT Security Architect , you’ll 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 ,

Industrial 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 You’ll Need to Succeed

You’re 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 time to time

abroad .

A solution‑focused, flexible attitude and customer‑centric mindset.

What You’ll Get in Return

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

31 days off

(25 vacation + 6 ADV)

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.

We’re 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 won’t just build systems.

You’ll 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 measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co‑innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Diverse, Equitable&Inclusive culture

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Information Technology

Industries Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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