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Cyber SDC - OT Architecture & Governance Issues/Defect - Senior - Consulting - L
EY, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Cyber SDC - OT Architecture & Governance Issues/Defect - Senior - Consulting
Location: Anywhere in Country
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As an OT Defects Senior Architecture & Governance professional, you will be responsible for providing operational support for overall issues management and defect creation, monitoring and tracking against the client's current architecture, overseeing and governing OT systems to enhance security and ensure overall compliance.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented OT Senior Architecture & Governance Issues/Defect Solution Analyst to join our OT team. This role is pivotal in driving architectural integrity, governance compliance, and effective defect and issue resolution across OT environments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that OT systems are secure, compliant, and continuously improved through structured governance and defect management processes.
Support the OT manager by providing defect/issues tracking and monitoring, architecture oversight and approvals for OT systems, VLANs, and controls, ensuring all designs and implementations meet security, compliance, and operational requirements.
Assist in overall operations, reporting focusing on processes, milestones, and deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Defect & Issue Management: 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.
Collaboration & Communication: 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.
Continuous Improvement: 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; 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 of OT environments and governance.
Experience with end‑to‑end issue management and defect resolution.
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, ICs, building management or other OT environments and their 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 (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.
Experience with ServiceNow and AuditBoard.
Soft Skills
Ability to analyze and resolve problems; lead programs and projects.
Assess complex OT architectures and defect patterns, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions; work closely with cross‑functional teams.
Precision in tracking defects, remediation, and mitigation; document architecture standards and compliance reporting.
Lead calls with product owners and client stakeholders and clearly articulate review reasoning.
What We Look For We are looking for people who lead themselves, their teams, and their communities, fostering effective teamwork to drive results. We value authentic communicators who collaborate across EY teams and develop personally and professionally in a dynamic organization.
What We Offer You
A comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
Flexible environment and hybrid model with 40‑60% onsite work.
Flexible vacation policy and paid holidays.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity. All applicants must demonstrate these qualities.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Professional Services
EY provides equal employment opportunities. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. For assistance, call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3.
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As an OT Defects Senior Architecture & Governance professional, you will be responsible for providing operational support for overall issues management and defect creation, monitoring and tracking against the client's current architecture, overseeing and governing OT systems to enhance security and ensure overall compliance.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented OT Senior Architecture & Governance Issues/Defect Solution Analyst to join our OT team. This role is pivotal in driving architectural integrity, governance compliance, and effective defect and issue resolution across OT environments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that OT systems are secure, compliant, and continuously improved through structured governance and defect management processes.
Support the OT manager by providing defect/issues tracking and monitoring, architecture oversight and approvals for OT systems, VLANs, and controls, ensuring all designs and implementations meet security, compliance, and operational requirements.
Assist in overall operations, reporting focusing on processes, milestones, and deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Defect & Issue Management: 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.
Collaboration & Communication: 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.
Continuous Improvement: 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; 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 of OT environments and governance.
Experience with end‑to‑end issue management and defect resolution.
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, ICs, building management or other OT environments and their 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 (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.
Experience with ServiceNow and AuditBoard.
Soft Skills
Ability to analyze and resolve problems; lead programs and projects.
Assess complex OT architectures and defect patterns, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions; work closely with cross‑functional teams.
Precision in tracking defects, remediation, and mitigation; document architecture standards and compliance reporting.
Lead calls with product owners and client stakeholders and clearly articulate review reasoning.
What We Look For We are looking for people who lead themselves, their teams, and their communities, fostering effective teamwork to drive results. We value authentic communicators who collaborate across EY teams and develop personally and professionally in a dynamic organization.
What We Offer You
A comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
Flexible environment and hybrid model with 40‑60% onsite work.
Flexible vacation policy and paid holidays.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity. All applicants must demonstrate these qualities.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Professional Services
EY provides equal employment opportunities. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. For assistance, call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3.
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