Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Hexion Inc. is a global leader in specialty chemicals focused on delivering innovative solutions. They are seeking a Principal Manufacturing IOT & OT Security Architect to establish a secure architecture and governance framework for industrial AI and analytics, ensuring the protection of critical manufacturing operations while enabling advanced analytics and digital solutions.
Responsibilities
- Define and govern enterprise-wide industrial security architecture standards
- Establish secure edge-to-cloud connectivity patterns
- Develop reference architectures for industrial AI, digital twins, and advanced analytics
- Define approved deployment patterns for manufacturing environments
- Serve as the primary architectural authority for OT cybersecurity initiatives
- Design and govern solutions across Purdue Levels 0 through 5
- Define segmentation and trust boundaries between: Control Systems, Manufacturing Operations, Industrial DMZ, Enterprise Networks, Cloud Platforms
- Establish secure communication paths between operational and enterprise environments
- Develop strategies for secure remote access and vendor connectivity
- Define approved architectures for: Industrial data collection, Historian integration, Industrial IoT, Edge analytics, AI model deployment, Digital twin environments
- Ensure operational data can be securely leveraged for: Predictive maintenance, Process optimization, Reliability engineering, Advanced analytics
- Establish governance for AI deployment within manufacturing environments
- Define secure deployment patterns for: AWS IoT Greengrass, IoT SiteWise, IoT TwinMaker, Edge gateways, Industrial data brokers
- Establish device identity and certificate management standards
- Define secure software deployment and update mechanisms for edge environments
- Ensure secure operation during network interruptions and disconnected operations
- Establish cybersecurity controls aligned with: IEC 62443, NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-82, Corporate standards
- Conduct architectural security reviews for digital manufacturing initiatives
- Define risk assessment methodologies for industrial systems
- Partner with Corporate Cybersecurity teams to ensure alignment between IT and OT security programs
- Define security architecture for multi-tenant industrial software platforms
- Establish customer data isolation requirements
- Define identity and access management strategies
- Establish customer-managed key and encryption architectures
- Define audit logging and compliance requirements for industrial SaaS solutions
- Partner closely with: Principal Manufacturing & Semantic Architect, Principal Industrial AI Data Architect, Principal Edge & OT Architect, Platform Engineering Teams, Manufacturing Operations, Reliability Engineering, Corporate Cybersecurity, External Customers and Partners
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related discipline; Associate's Degree with experience in process manufacturing will be considered
- 7+ years of experience in: Industrial Control Systems, Operational Technology, Industrial Cybersecurity, Manufacturing Architecture
- Deep expertise in: Purdue Enterprise Reference Architecture, Industrial Network Segmentation, IEC 62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-82
- Experience with: PLCs, DCS platforms, SCADA systems, Industrial Historians, Manufacturing Execution Systems
- Experience designing secure architectures for: Industrial IoT, Edge Computing, Cloud Integration, Digital Manufacturing Platforms
- Experience with: AWS IoT Greengrass, Industrial Digital Twin platforms
- Familiarity with: ISA-95, ISA-88, CFIHOS, Industrial AI and Machine Learning deployments
- Relevant certifications such as: GICSP, CISSP, ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert, AWS Security Specialty
Company Overview
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Inc. is a leading global producer of adhesives and performance materials. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.hexion.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Hexion Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 6 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.