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Cyber SDC - OT Network Security Architecture & Governance - Senior - Consulting
EY, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
Cyber SDC - OT Network Security Architecture & Governance - Senior - Consulting - Location Open
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Location: Anywhere in Country
As an OT Senior Network Security Architecture & Governance professional, you will be responsible for providing operational support for the client’s current referenced architecture, overseeing and governing operational technology (OT) systems to enhance security and ensure overall compliance. You support the manager and work within a team of experts to ensure that OT architectures align with organizational goals and industry standards, promoting secure and efficient operations.
Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and detail‑oriented OT Network Security (Senior) Architecture & Governance Cyber Solution Analyst to join our Operational Technology (OT) team. This role is pivotal in driving architectural integrity, governance compliance, and effective defect and issue resolution across OT environments.
In the role of OT Senior Architecture & Governance, you will support the OT manager by providing architecture oversight and approvals for OT systems, VLANs, and controls, ensuring that all designs and implementations meet security, compliance, and operational requirements. Additionally, you will assist in overall operations, reporting focusing on processes, milestones, and deliverables.
The primary purpose of this role is to operationalize existing processes and develop standard work supporting best practices around OT Cybersecurity. In addition, you will help establish governance frameworks and best practices that guide the development and deployment of OT solutions in adherence to regulations and inertial audit efforts. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to assess architectural designs, provide recommendations, and facilitate decision‐making processes that enhance the overall security and efficiency of OT environments.
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.
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 analysis 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.
Strong familiarity, background, and/or understanding of 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.
Security controls, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, and access management.
Strong familiarity with networking concepts: TCP/IP networking, network segmentation, VLANs, network tapping/RSPAN, L2/L3 protocols, encryption, VPN, etc.
Familiarity with equipment for internal and external access (hardware servers, switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, HSM, etc.) from various manufacturers.
Knowledge of Identity and Access Management concepts (e.g., PAM, AD, PKI), Zero Trust, infrastructure security, etc.
Familiarity with endpoint protection including application whitelisting.
Technical background and familiarity with different technologies across multiple domain areas (database, cloud, application management, etc.).
Risk‑based mindset.
ServiceNow and AuditBoard usage experience.
Soft Skills
Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs – established project management skills.
Ability to work directly with Product Owners, explain technical architecture requirements, and answer technical architecture questions.
Ability to lead calls with Product Owners and client stakeholders and clearly articulate review reasoning and rationale.
Multitasking between multiple projects (tickets) at once and being able to close in a timely manner based on priorities.
What We Look For We are looking for people who strive to lead themselves, their teams, and their communities, who can foster effective teamwork to drive results. We’re interested in authentic communicators with the ability to collaborate with EY colleagues across various teams who want to develop personally and professionally in a dynamic organization.
What We Offer You
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.
Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client‑serving roles to work together in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology
Industries Professional Services
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.
Accommodation and Disability 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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Location: Anywhere in Country
As an OT Senior Network Security Architecture & Governance professional, you will be responsible for providing operational support for the client’s current referenced architecture, overseeing and governing operational technology (OT) systems to enhance security and ensure overall compliance. You support the manager and work within a team of experts to ensure that OT architectures align with organizational goals and industry standards, promoting secure and efficient operations.
Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and detail‑oriented OT Network Security (Senior) Architecture & Governance Cyber Solution Analyst to join our Operational Technology (OT) team. This role is pivotal in driving architectural integrity, governance compliance, and effective defect and issue resolution across OT environments.
In the role of OT Senior Architecture & Governance, you will support the OT manager by providing architecture oversight and approvals for OT systems, VLANs, and controls, ensuring that all designs and implementations meet security, compliance, and operational requirements. Additionally, you will assist in overall operations, reporting focusing on processes, milestones, and deliverables.
The primary purpose of this role is to operationalize existing processes and develop standard work supporting best practices around OT Cybersecurity. In addition, you will help establish governance frameworks and best practices that guide the development and deployment of OT solutions in adherence to regulations and inertial audit efforts. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to assess architectural designs, provide recommendations, and facilitate decision‐making processes that enhance the overall security and efficiency of OT environments.
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.
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 analysis 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.
Strong familiarity, background, and/or understanding of 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.
Security controls, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, and access management.
Strong familiarity with networking concepts: TCP/IP networking, network segmentation, VLANs, network tapping/RSPAN, L2/L3 protocols, encryption, VPN, etc.
Familiarity with equipment for internal and external access (hardware servers, switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, HSM, etc.) from various manufacturers.
Knowledge of Identity and Access Management concepts (e.g., PAM, AD, PKI), Zero Trust, infrastructure security, etc.
Familiarity with endpoint protection including application whitelisting.
Technical background and familiarity with different technologies across multiple domain areas (database, cloud, application management, etc.).
Risk‑based mindset.
ServiceNow and AuditBoard usage experience.
Soft Skills
Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs – established project management skills.
Ability to work directly with Product Owners, explain technical architecture requirements, and answer technical architecture questions.
Ability to lead calls with Product Owners and client stakeholders and clearly articulate review reasoning and rationale.
Multitasking between multiple projects (tickets) at once and being able to close in a timely manner based on priorities.
What We Look For We are looking for people who strive to lead themselves, their teams, and their communities, who can foster effective teamwork to drive results. We’re interested in authentic communicators with the ability to collaborate with EY colleagues across various teams who want to develop personally and professionally in a dynamic organization.
What We Offer You
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business.
Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client‑serving roles to work together in person 40‑60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Information Technology
Industries Professional Services
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.
Accommodation and Disability 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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