Arjen Lapidaire

I worked with a large global B2B distribution organization.

WORK DONE
• Designed an architectural blueprint for the separation of OT and IT infrastructure in distribution centers. Used the IEC 62443 Purdue model for OT infrastructure and facilitated innovative ZTNA/NIS2-compliant secure remote access for operators, administrators, and service providers. I integrated it with corporate CyberSOC.
• Developed an enhanced network topology and a more secure IT infrastructure in line with digital transformation, integration of business processes in on-premise data centers and cloud servers, and working from anywhere from any device at any time. Implemented ZTNA and SASE as key drivers for enhanced cybersecurity.
• Handled internal project management and guidance for the roll-out of a 3-year corporate security program within the Dutch organization. Aimed to improve security of Azure IT infrastructure and IT integration in corporate IT infrastructure.

The SecureIoT project is a European Horizon 2020 R&D project executed by an international consortium of 13 companies from various European countries. The project is a joint effort to secure the next generation of dynamic, decentralized IoT systems, which span multiple IoT platforms and networks of smart objects through implementing a range of predictive IoT security services in a SECaaS environment.

As an IT/OT architect, I participated in designing the integration of (I)IoT in the Multi-vendor Industry 4.0 (MVI) use case scenario in a safe, secure, and industrial standards-compliant manner. My key activities are described in the Architect employment entry.

Defined the governance policies of an OT security program that was approved by the board. Following this phase, the operating procedures were established to assure alignment of daily operations with the governance policies. The OT security program was developed in accordance with the NIST Cyber Security Framework.

A new integrated IT environment developed for a company operating globally. This involved three independently developed IT environments: the Americas, EMEA, and the Pacific regions were integrated into a globally maintained integrated model, allowing the regions to maintain their respective autonomy within their respective environment. The integrated model allowed the company CIO to streamline and optimize investments and operational output. It was also a prerequisite for the successful global rollout of new ERP and email systems at headquarters.