EY
Cyber SDC - OT Architecture & Governance Issues/Defect - Senior - Consulting - L
EY, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107
Cyber SDC - OT Architecture & Governance Issues/Defect - Senior (Consulting)
EY is recruiting for the OT Senior Architecture & Governance Issues/Defect role. The position is open to candidates anywhere in the country.
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced OT Senior Architecture & Governance Issues/Defect Solution Analyst to drive architectural integrity, governance compliance, and defect resolution across OT environments.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to secure, comply, and continuously improve OT systems through structured governance and defect management processes.
Support the OT manager by providing defect‑tracking, architecture oversight, and approvals for OT systems, VLANs, and controls, ensuring designs meet security, compliance, and operational requirements.
Review and validate OT system designs for alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
Maintain and evolve governance frameworks, SOPs, and documentation.
Support change review boards and architecture decision forums.
Lead defect intake, triage, and remediation cycles.
Track and report on new and existing defects, accepted risks, and remediation progress.
Facilitate weekly defect review meetings and ensure timely follow‑ups with stakeholders.
Partner with OT architects, system owners, cybersecurity teams, and DECA to resolve issues.
Provide guidance and support to site teams on governance and defect‑related matters.
Communicate clearly across technical and non‑technical audiences.
Identify gaps in current documentation and propose updates.
Contribute to the development of standard work and LEAN process improvements.
Provide architecture oversight for OT systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.
Review and approve architectural designs and implementations for OT solutions, focusing on security, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Establish governance frameworks and best practices for OT architecture and design processes.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to assess architectural designs and provide recommendations for improvements.
Facilitate decision‑making processes related to OT architecture, ensuring stakeholder alignment and buy‑in.
Conduct risk assessments and impact analyses for proposed changes to OT systems and architectures.
Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements in the OT space to inform governance practices.
Develop and maintain documentation related to OT architecture standards, guidelines, and governance processes.
Technical Skills
Experience and knowledge on Operational Technology (OT) environments and governance.
Experience with end‑to‑end issues management and exception/defects.
Experience with defect intake, exception review, and change request workflows.
Ability to build and manage SOPs, trackers, and reporting templates.
Strong familiarity with manufacturing, shopfloor, IEC, building management, or other OT environments and their associated safety, quality, and production considerations.
Experience with security architecture design and assessment of technologies such as SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, AI/ML, ZTA, etc.
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks including NERC CIP, NIS, CIS, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, ISA/IEC 62443.
Ability to apply these frameworks to OT environments and defect resolution processes.
Security controls such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, and access management.
Risk‑based mindset, including remediation and migration planning and tracking.
ServiceNow and AuditBoard usage experience.
Soft Skills
Ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated leadership of programs and projects.
Ability to assess complex OT architectures and defect patterns, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions. Work closely with cross‑functional teams including cybersecurity, engineering, and product owners to align on defect resolution and architecture decisions.
Precision in tracking defects, remediation, and mitigation, documenting architecture standards, and ensuring compliance reporting.
Lead calls with Product Owners and client stakeholders, clearly articulating review reasoning and rationale.
What We Look For We are looking for people who foster effective teamwork, communicate authentically, and collaborate with EY colleagues across various teams to drive results.
What We Offer You At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, fuel your talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
Compensation The base salary for this role ranges from $77,500 to $140,900. Additional benefits include medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Flexible vacation policy allows you to decide how much vacation time you need based on your personal circumstances. The hybrid model enables 40–60% in‑person work.
Equal Employment Opportunity EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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Job Summary We are seeking an experienced OT Senior Architecture & Governance Issues/Defect Solution Analyst to drive architectural integrity, governance compliance, and defect resolution across OT environments.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to secure, comply, and continuously improve OT systems through structured governance and defect management processes.
Support the OT manager by providing defect‑tracking, architecture oversight, and approvals for OT systems, VLANs, and controls, ensuring designs meet security, compliance, and operational requirements.
Review and validate OT system designs for alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
Maintain and evolve governance frameworks, SOPs, and documentation.
Support change review boards and architecture decision forums.
Lead defect intake, triage, and remediation cycles.
Track and report on new and existing defects, accepted risks, and remediation progress.
Facilitate weekly defect review meetings and ensure timely follow‑ups with stakeholders.
Partner with OT architects, system owners, cybersecurity teams, and DECA to resolve issues.
Provide guidance and support to site teams on governance and defect‑related matters.
Communicate clearly across technical and non‑technical audiences.
Identify gaps in current documentation and propose updates.
Contribute to the development of standard work and LEAN process improvements.
Provide architecture oversight for OT systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry standards.
Review and approve architectural designs and implementations for OT solutions, focusing on security, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Establish governance frameworks and best practices for OT architecture and design processes.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to assess architectural designs and provide recommendations for improvements.
Facilitate decision‑making processes related to OT architecture, ensuring stakeholder alignment and buy‑in.
Conduct risk assessments and impact analyses for proposed changes to OT systems and architectures.
Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements in the OT space to inform governance practices.
Develop and maintain documentation related to OT architecture standards, guidelines, and governance processes.
Technical Skills
Experience and knowledge on Operational Technology (OT) environments and governance.
Experience with end‑to‑end issues management and exception/defects.
Experience with defect intake, exception review, and change request workflows.
Ability to build and manage SOPs, trackers, and reporting templates.
Strong familiarity with manufacturing, shopfloor, IEC, building management, or other OT environments and their associated safety, quality, and production considerations.
Experience with security architecture design and assessment of technologies such as SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, AI/ML, ZTA, etc.
Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks including NERC CIP, NIS, CIS, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, ISA/IEC 62443.
Ability to apply these frameworks to OT environments and defect resolution processes.
Security controls such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, and access management.
Risk‑based mindset, including remediation and migration planning and tracking.
ServiceNow and AuditBoard usage experience.
Soft Skills
Ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated leadership of programs and projects.
Ability to assess complex OT architectures and defect patterns, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions. Work closely with cross‑functional teams including cybersecurity, engineering, and product owners to align on defect resolution and architecture decisions.
Precision in tracking defects, remediation, and mitigation, documenting architecture standards, and ensuring compliance reporting.
Lead calls with Product Owners and client stakeholders, clearly articulating review reasoning and rationale.
What We Look For We are looking for people who foster effective teamwork, communicate authentically, and collaborate with EY colleagues across various teams to drive results.
What We Offer You At EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, fuel your talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
Compensation The base salary for this role ranges from $77,500 to $140,900. Additional benefits include medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Flexible vacation policy allows you to decide how much vacation time you need based on your personal circumstances. The hybrid model enables 40–60% in‑person work.
Equal Employment Opportunity EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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