Operational Technology (OT) Security Architect

Textron•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Operational Technology (OT) Security Specialist is responsible for leading and coordinating OT cybersecurity risk management across Textron’s global manufacturing, factory, and plant environments. This role serves as the enterprise OT security subject matter expert, working across all Textron businesses to assess risk, define security standards, and drive consistent implementation of OT security controls. The role operates in a highly matrixed environment and requires the ability to lead through influence rather than direct authority. The OT Security Specialist will chair the Textron OT Working Group and partner closely with plant operations, engineering, IT, and cybersecurity teams to improve the security and resilience of industrial control systems (ICS), manufacturing systems, and other OT environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
5+ years of experience working with Operational Technology (OT), Cyber Physical Systems (CPS), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), or manufacturing environments.
Strong understanding of OT cybersecurity principles, including network segmentation, asset visibility, remote access, and OT system hardening.
Demonstrated ability to work in a matrixed enterprise environment and lead initiatives through influence.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage plant personnel, engineers, and executive stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other regulated industrial environments.
Familiarity with industry frameworks and standards such as NIST CSF, IEC 62443, or similar OT security guidance.
Experience chairing working groups, councils, or cross functional forums.
Prior involvement in cybersecurity risk assessments, incident response, or resilience planning in OT environments.
Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, GICSP, or equivalent) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as the enterprise OT security lead for Textron.
Chair the Textron OT Working Group, setting agendas, facilitating collaboration, and driving outcomes across businesses and plants.
Establish and maintain OT security standards, guidelines, and reference architectures aligned with Textron cybersecurity policy and industry best practices.
Act as the primary point of coordination between Corporate Cybersecurity and business unit / plant OT stakeholders.
Lead OT cybersecurity risk assessments across factories, plants, and manufacturing environments.
Identify, assess, and document OT risks, including legacy systems, unsupported platforms, and operational constraints.
Partner with plant leadership to define pragmatic risk treatment plans that balance security, safety, and operational continuity.
Support enterprise risk reporting by translating OT risk into business relevant terms for executive and board level consumption.
Work closely with manufacturing engineering, controls engineers, and plant operations teams to embed security into OT system design and lifecycle management.
Provide security guidance for OT architectures, including network segmentation, remote access, vendor connectivity, and system hardening.
Advise on secure integration between IT and OT environments while minimizing operational risk.
Support OT related incident response, including investigation, containment, and recovery activities.
Coordinate with Corporate Cybersecurity, IT, and plant teams during OT security incidents or disruptions.
Contribute to tabletop exercises and response planning focused on OT and manufacturing scenarios.
Develop and mature Textron’s OT security program, including tooling, metrics, and maturity assessments.
Track emerging OT threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory expectations relevant to manufacturing and industrial environments.
Promote consistent adoption of OT security practices across all Textron businesses while allowing for site specific constraints.