Senior Solution Architect (f/m/d) IT/OT Security Platforms

Together, we make the difference Siemens IT enables secure, reliable and scalable digital services for Siemens businesses and factories worldwide. Within IT IPS, we develop and operate services that support the transformation of industrial environments towards modern, secure and standardized IT/OT operations. As a Solution Architect (f/m/d) for our IT/OT Security Platforms you will define the technical vision and architecture for strategic service offerings. You will work closely with factories, cybersecurity experts, service managers, product teams, and technology partners to design scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions that support Siemens' Zero Trust and digitalization strategy. Our OT Zero Trust Platform enables secure IT/OT communication through identity-based connectivity concepts. As part of our team, you will have - An attractive remuneration package - Access to Siemens share plans - 30 days of paid vacation and a variety of flexible work schedules that allow time off for you and your family - Flexible training opportunities for both your professional and personal development that you can tailor to your interests Since each of over 300,000 team members feels that other benefits are particularly important, and we cannot list our entire benefit portfolio here, you can find more information here. The individual benefits are subject to regulatory, contractual, or corporate conditions. What part will you play? - You design and evolve the target architecture for our IT/OT Security Platforms (SINEC Secure Connect), ensuring alignment with Siemens cybersecurity, operational, and business requirements. - You define secure IT/OT communication concepts based on Zero Trust principles and develop architectures for remote access, machine connectivity, application communication, and future AI-driven use cases. - You support Siemens factories in integrating modern security and management solutions into existing brownfield environments, considering legacy systems, industrial protocols, and operational constraints. - You translate business, security, and operational requirements into scalable platform architectures, governance models, technical standards, and implementation roadmaps. - You collaborate with factories, cybersecurity teams, service owners, vendors, and technology partners to establish architecture standards and drive service adoption across Siemens. - You define integration concepts between connectivity services, monitoring solutions, automation frameworks, and enterprise systems. - You evaluate new technologies and architecture patterns and contribute to the continuous evolution of Siemens' IT/OT security and platform landscape. - You enable data-driven and AI-supported operational use cases by designing architectures that support secure data flows, automation, analytics, and platform interoperability. - You actively shape the journey to AI-native OT security services. What You Bring To The Table - Education: You have a university degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a comparable qualification. - Experience & Skills: - You possess strong expertise in Zero Trust and OT Security Architecture, including concepts such as identity-centric networking, PKI, certificate lifecycle management, and industry frameworks such as NIST SP 800-207 and IEC 62443. - You have proven experience with OT Infrastructure and Brownfield Integration (of at least 3+ years), including industrial environments, legacy systems, machine-to-machine communication, industrial protocols, network segmentation, and hybrid IT/OT architectures. - You are experienced in Platform and Enterprise Architecture (of at least 3+ years) and can translate business and security requirements into scalable technical solutions, governance models, operating concepts, and technology roadmaps. - You possess strong capabilities in Platform Integration, Automation, AI and Analytics, including API-based integration, monitoring, automation, operational data flows, and AI-ready platform design. - You are able to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and successfully align diverse stakeholder groups. - Ways of working: - You work in a structured and strategic manner and are comfortable operating in international and cross-functional environments. - You provide your support during Central European Time Zone (CET). - Languages: Fluent English skills complete your profile. German language skills are beneficial. You are much more than your qualifications, and we believe in the potential of every single candidate. We look forward to getting to know you! At Siemens, we believe that feeling valued and included is the foundation for doing great work. That’s why we aim to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, and where individual perspectives and experiences are celebrated. Our commitment to fairness and respect extends to every applicant. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from persons with disabilities. About Us We know that our business thrives only when our people thrive and unlock their full potential. That’s why you are always our top priority. Our global,diverse team is ready to support, challenge, and inspire you, helping you grow in countless ways. Together, we’ll embark on an exciting journey of discovery. 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