Strategic Staffing Solutions
Job Description
Job Title:
ICS Network Architect
Location:
Tampa, FL (Onsite - 4 days office / 1 day remote; travel to sites within Tampa Electric territory as needed) Duration:
24 Month Contract
Position Overview
The ICS (Industrial Control Systems) Network Architect is responsible for
designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and reliable network infrastructures
that support critical industrial operations. This role requires strong expertise in ICS and OT environments, ensuring
compliance with cybersecurity standards, seamless integration between IT/OT systems, and optimized network performance
across substations and control centers.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Design & Architecture
Develop and implement
ICS network architectures , including LANs, WANs, and industrial Ethernet. Establish
network segmentation, DMZs, and zero-trust security models
tailored for OT environments. Document and refine
network topologies , including communication paths between Data Centers, Substations, IEDs, protective relays, RTUs, and SCADA masters. Security & Compliance
Implement
firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and secure remote-access solutions . Ensure compliance with
NERC CIP standards
and other industry frameworks (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, ISO 27001). Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enforce
network access control, patch management, and monitoring best practices . Operations & Support
Configure
IP addressing, VLANs, and firewall rules
to align with corporate and regulatory requirements. Manage the
transition from serial to IP , including installing, configuring, and testing serial-to-IP converters for legacy substation equipment. Troubleshoot
real-time communication issues
between field devices and SCADA systems. Monitor and optimize
network performance
for reliability, redundancy, and security. Collaboration & Documentation
Partner with IT, OT, and SCADA engineers to validate and optimize data flows. Maintain up-to-date
network diagrams, device configuration records, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) . Coordinate with vendors on equipment procurement, deployment, and upgrades. Required Experience 5+ years
in network architecture, preferably within
industrial control systems
(utilities, energy, or critical infrastructure). Strong knowledge of
TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) . Experience with
ICS protocols
(DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, Goose). Experience supporting
substations and control house environments . Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network/security issues in
ICS/OT environments . Certifications (Preferred) CCNA, CCNP, or CISSP Knowledge of
compliance frameworks : NERC CIP, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 Technical Skills Network segmentation & redundancy strategies Industrial Ethernet and SCADA communications Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS Azure/Cloud networking (a plus) Strong documentation and design skills
Job Title:
ICS Network Architect
Location:
Tampa, FL (Onsite - 4 days office / 1 day remote; travel to sites within Tampa Electric territory as needed) Duration:
24 Month Contract
Position Overview
The ICS (Industrial Control Systems) Network Architect is responsible for
designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and reliable network infrastructures
that support critical industrial operations. This role requires strong expertise in ICS and OT environments, ensuring
compliance with cybersecurity standards, seamless integration between IT/OT systems, and optimized network performance
across substations and control centers.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Design & Architecture
Develop and implement
ICS network architectures , including LANs, WANs, and industrial Ethernet. Establish
network segmentation, DMZs, and zero-trust security models
tailored for OT environments. Document and refine
network topologies , including communication paths between Data Centers, Substations, IEDs, protective relays, RTUs, and SCADA masters. Security & Compliance
Implement
firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and secure remote-access solutions . Ensure compliance with
NERC CIP standards
and other industry frameworks (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, ISO 27001). Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enforce
network access control, patch management, and monitoring best practices . Operations & Support
Configure
IP addressing, VLANs, and firewall rules
to align with corporate and regulatory requirements. Manage the
transition from serial to IP , including installing, configuring, and testing serial-to-IP converters for legacy substation equipment. Troubleshoot
real-time communication issues
between field devices and SCADA systems. Monitor and optimize
network performance
for reliability, redundancy, and security. Collaboration & Documentation
Partner with IT, OT, and SCADA engineers to validate and optimize data flows. Maintain up-to-date
network diagrams, device configuration records, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) . Coordinate with vendors on equipment procurement, deployment, and upgrades. Required Experience 5+ years
in network architecture, preferably within
industrial control systems
(utilities, energy, or critical infrastructure). Strong knowledge of
TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) . Experience with
ICS protocols
(DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850, Goose). Experience supporting
substations and control house environments . Proven ability to troubleshoot complex network/security issues in
ICS/OT environments . Certifications (Preferred) CCNA, CCNP, or CISSP Knowledge of
compliance frameworks : NERC CIP, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 Technical Skills Network segmentation & redundancy strategies Industrial Ethernet and SCADA communications Firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS Azure/Cloud networking (a plus) Strong documentation and design skills