As a seasoned Cloud Security Architect with extensive experience in the metals and mining sector, a specialized professional in designing and implementing robust cloud security frameworks that safeguard critical operational technology (OT) systems while enabling seamless integration of IT/OT. In an industry facing escalating cyber threats—amid rapid cloud adoption (92% of mines using hybrid/public cloud per McKinsey 2025 reports) and digital initiatives for sustainability and efficiency— led secure migrations to Azure/AWS/multi-cloud environments, ensuring compliance, resilience against ransomware/state-sponsored attacks, and alignment with business goals like low-carbon aluminum production.
Key Achievements Aligned to Role Responsibilities
Define Cloud Security Framework and Architecture
- Developed zero-trust architectures for hybrid cloud/OT environments in aluminum smelting and bauxite operations, incorporating segmented networks, unidirectional gateways (e.g., Waterfall Security analogs), and Purdue Model adherence to protect Hall-Héroult processes and autonomous systems.
- Aligned frameworks with NIST CSF, ISA/IEC 62443, and industry-specific guidelines (e.g., MM-ISAC recommendations), mitigating risks from IT/OT convergence highlighted in Deloitte/EY 2025 reports.
Ensure Alignment with Business Requirements and Performance Goals
- Collaborated with operations to balance security with uptime (99.999% targets for critical OT), enabling AI-driven optimization (e.g., predictive anode effects) without compromising safety or throughput in high-demand aluminum value chains.
Collaborate with Teams to Assess Security Needs and Document Controls
- Conducted cross-functional workshops with IT, OT, engineering, and sustainability teams to map threats (e.g., ransomware disrupting smelters, as seen in sector incidents), implementing controls like SASE, endpoint detection, and secure remote access for remote sites.
- Documented implementations via detailed blueprints, playbooks, and compliance audits, facilitating managed security operations transitions.
Oversee Transition to Cloud Security-Managed Operations
- Led secure cloud migrations for data lakes/analytics platforms supporting mine-to-mill and recycling traceability, integrating SIEM/SOAR for unified IT/OT monitoring and reducing response times by 50%+.
- Partnered with vendors (e.g., Microsoft Security, Palo Alto Prisma) for converged SOCs, addressing 2026 trends like AI-powered threats and supply chain vulnerabilities.
Engage in Strategic Discussions for Robust Security Posture
- Advised executives on evolving threats (e.g., state-sponsored attacks on critical minerals per DNC Cybersecurity), prioritizing investments in DevSecOps, blockchain for traceability, and resilience against geopolitical risks.
- Ensured adaptability to compliance (CBAM, ESG reporting) and emerging regs, while supporting innovation in inert anodes and digital twins.
| Responsibility | Key Impact | Industry Parallel (2025-2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Framework Definition | Zero-trust OT protection | BHP/Rio Tinto converged security |
| Needs Assessment/Controls | Threat modeling for convergence | EY/Deloitte vulnerability gap closure |
| Managed Operations Transition | Unified SOC, rapid incident response | Waterfall/Unidirectional gateways in mining |
| Strategic Alignment | Threat anticipation, compliance | MM-ISAC incident rise (30+ in 2024) |
These experiences, drawn from projects with major miners amid Mining 4.0 acceleration, position to fortify the client’s cloud security posture—protecting bold digital and sustainability investments in aluminum while navigating OT risks and 2026 threats. Ready to drive a resilient, future-proof framework.
