George Kuznetsov
IT Security Architect - Smart Buildings @BGIS
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WORK HISTORY
IT Security Architect - Smart Buildings @BGIS
Markham, ON, CA
Leading cybersecurity architecture for a next-generation Smart Buildings platform used by critical clients like Infrastructure Ontario.Key contributions- Designed a security framework aligned with NIST CSF & IEC 62443- Defined cloud and OT segmentation strategies for multi-tenant environments- Designed and implemented Zero Trust architecture across cloud and OT environments, securing 900+ devices across 250+ sites using Palo Alto NGFW, AzureAD, and MDR/XDR tools- Automated user onboarding/offboarding via Power Platform- Launched SecOps roadmap with SIEM/XDR and vulnerability management
EDUCATION
Kyiv School of Arts
Advanced photographer, Photography
Zaporizhzhya National Technical University
B.Sc., Radio Engineering
ABOUT GEORGE KUZNETSOV
I secure the systems that move the modern world.As a Cybersecurity Architect specializing in Smart Buildings and critical infrastructure, I help organizations bridge the gap between IT and OT, designing security programs that are resilient, scalable, and Zero Trust by default.My work sits at the intersection of cloud, IoT, and physical systems. From high-rise energy management platforms to data-rich BMS environments, I build architectures that protect both digital assets and real-world outcomes. What I Bring• End-to-end security architecture across OT, IT, and cloud• Deep knowledge of NIST CSF, IEC 62443, ISO 27001, and Zero Trust frameworks• Proven experience with Niagara, Azure, Meraki, M365, Rapid7, Palo Alto, and the full SecOps stack• Strong command of identity governance, vendor access control, and network segmentation• Hands-on with SIEM, EDR/XDR, and incident response automation• Fluent in securing smart systems in public sector, real estate, manufacturing, and healthcare Impact Highlights• Architected a smart infrastructure platform for Infrastructure Ontario, aligning with provincial security mandates• Designed a Zero Trust OT network using Palo Alto NGFW and AzureAD securing multi-tenant smart buildings at scale• Led global vulnerability management and SIEM deployment across 15+ international manufacturing sites• Automated identity onboarding/offboarding using Power Platform, reducing access lag from 5 days to under 1 hourI’m passionate about security that scales, not just across tools, but across industries, continents, and cultures.Built in Ukraine. Evolved in Canada. Open to new missions in the U.S.Let’s connect if you’re solving complex problems in smart infrastructure, critical systems, or cloud/OT convergence.
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