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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 the overall issues management and associated defects creation, monitoring and tracking against the client's current referenced architecture, overseeing and governing operational technology (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 Operational Technology (OT) team. This role is pivotal in driving architectural integrity, governance compliance, and effective defect and issue resolution across OT environments.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that OT systems are secure, compliant, and continuously improved through structured governance and defect management processes.

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.

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.

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.

Assist in change request workflows, security architecture design, and risk assessments.

Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements in the OT space.

Technical Skills

Operational Technology (OT) environments and governance experience.

End‑to‑end issues management, exception, and defect handling.

Defect intake, exception review, and change request workflows.

Development and management of SOPs, trackers, and reporting templates.

Familiarity with sectors such as manufacturing, plant floor, I&C, building management.

Security architecture design and assessment of technologies (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, AI/ML, ZTA).

Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks: NERC CIP, NIS, CIS, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, ISA/IEC 62443.

Application of these frameworks to OT environments and defect resolution processes.

Security controls: firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, access management.

Risk‑based mindset for remediation and migration planning and tracking.

Experience with ServiceNow and AuditBoard.

Soft Skills

Analytical problem solving and leading programs/projects.

Assessment of complex OT architectures and defect patterns with root‑cause analysis.

Clear communication with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.

Documentation of architecture standards, compliance reporting, and remediation tracking.

Leadership in client and product owner calls.

What We Look For People who lead themselves, their teams, and their communities; authentic communicators who collaborate across EY teams and drive results.

What We Offer You

Competitive base salary ranging from $77,500 to $140,900 (US). Additional ranges for major metros.

Medical, dental, pension, 401(k), and paid time off.

Flexible hybrid model with 40‑60% in‑person expectation.

Vacation policy aligned with personal circumstances.

Opportunity to grow in a diverse, inclusive culture worldwide.

Application Information EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis. For applicants in California, additional information is available online. EY is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer.

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