EY
Cyber SDC - OT Architecture & Governance Issues/Defect - Senior - Consulting - L
EY, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Overview
Cyber SDC - OT Architecture & Governance Issues/Defect - Senior - Consulting - Location OPEN. EY is seeking an OT Defects Senior Architecture & Governance professional to provide operational support for issues management and defects creation, monitoring and tracking against the client’s current referenced architecture. You will oversee and govern operational technology (OT) systems to enhance security and ensure compliance. You will support the manager and work within a team of experts to ensure 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 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. Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure OT systems are secure, compliant, and continuously improved through structured governance and defect management processes. Support the OT manager by providing defects/issues tracking and monitoring, architecture oversight and approvals for OT systems, VLANs, and controls, ensuring that designs meet security, compliance, and operational requirements. Assist in overall operations, reporting focusing on processes, milestones, and deliverables. Detailed 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 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 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 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 related to OT architecture with stakeholder alignment and buy-in. Conduct risk assessments and impact analyses for proposed changes to OT systems and architectures. Stay current with emerging OT trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements to inform governance practices. Develop and maintain documentation related to OT architecture standards, guidelines, and governance processes. Technical Skills
Experience with Operational Technology (OT) environments and governance; end-to-end issues management and defect handling. 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 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 ability to lead programs/projects. Ability to assess complex OT architectures and defect patterns, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions; collaborate with cybersecurity, engineering, and product owners to align on defect resolution and architecture decisions. Precision in tracking defects, remediation, documentation of architecture standards, and compliance reporting. Ability to lead calls with Product Owners and client stakeholders and clearly articulate review reasoning and rationale. What We Look For
We are looking for people who strive to lead themselves, their teams, and their communities; effective team collaboration to drive results; authentic communicators who can collaborate with EY colleagues across teams and develop personally and professionally in a dynamic organization. What We Offer You
At EY, we develop you with future-focused skills and world-class experiences. We offer a flexible environment and a diverse, inclusive culture of globally connected teams with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $77,500 to $140,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $92,900 to $160,500. Salaries are determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography; total rewards include medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and paid time off options. Hybrid work model: most client-serving roles require in-person collaboration 40-60% of the time over a project or engagement. Flexible vacation policy and designated paid holidays, personal/family care, and other leaves of absence to support well-being. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications on an ongoing basis. For California residents, additional information is available. EY is committed to equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. EY | Building a better working world. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for today and tomorrow. EY provides services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions across more than 150 countries. EY is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact EY.
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Cyber SDC - OT Architecture & Governance Issues/Defect - Senior - Consulting - Location OPEN. EY is seeking an OT Defects Senior Architecture & Governance professional to provide operational support for issues management and defects creation, monitoring and tracking against the client’s current referenced architecture. You will oversee and govern operational technology (OT) systems to enhance security and ensure compliance. You will support the manager and work within a team of experts to ensure 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 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. Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure OT systems are secure, compliant, and continuously improved through structured governance and defect management processes. Support the OT manager by providing defects/issues tracking and monitoring, architecture oversight and approvals for OT systems, VLANs, and controls, ensuring that designs meet security, compliance, and operational requirements. Assist in overall operations, reporting focusing on processes, milestones, and deliverables. Detailed 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 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 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 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 related to OT architecture with stakeholder alignment and buy-in. Conduct risk assessments and impact analyses for proposed changes to OT systems and architectures. Stay current with emerging OT trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements to inform governance practices. Develop and maintain documentation related to OT architecture standards, guidelines, and governance processes. Technical Skills
Experience with Operational Technology (OT) environments and governance; end-to-end issues management and defect handling. 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 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 ability to lead programs/projects. Ability to assess complex OT architectures and defect patterns, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions; collaborate with cybersecurity, engineering, and product owners to align on defect resolution and architecture decisions. Precision in tracking defects, remediation, documentation of architecture standards, and compliance reporting. Ability to lead calls with Product Owners and client stakeholders and clearly articulate review reasoning and rationale. What We Look For
We are looking for people who strive to lead themselves, their teams, and their communities; effective team collaboration to drive results; authentic communicators who can collaborate with EY colleagues across teams and develop personally and professionally in a dynamic organization. What We Offer You
At EY, we develop you with future-focused skills and world-class experiences. We offer a flexible environment and a diverse, inclusive culture of globally connected teams with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $77,500 to $140,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $92,900 to $160,500. Salaries are determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography; total rewards include medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and paid time off options. Hybrid work model: most client-serving roles require in-person collaboration 40-60% of the time over a project or engagement. Flexible vacation policy and designated paid holidays, personal/family care, and other leaves of absence to support well-being. Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications on an ongoing basis. For California residents, additional information is available. EY is committed to equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. EY | Building a better working world. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for today and tomorrow. EY provides services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions across more than 150 countries. EY is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact EY.
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