EY
Cyber SDC - OT Architecture & Governance Issues/Defect - Senior - Consulting - L
EY, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Cyber SDC - OT Architecture & Governance Issues/Defect - Senior - Consulting - Location OPEN Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
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 designs meet security, compliance, and operational requirements; assist in overall operations, reporting focusing on processes, milestones, and deliverables.
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 with a focus 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, 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
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 to include 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; ability to work with cross-functional teams including cybersecurity, engineering, and product owners
Precision in tracking defects, remediation, and/or mitigation; documenting architecture standards and ensuring 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, people 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
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, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
We offer 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. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and paid time off options.
Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model; most people in client-facing roles work in person 40-60% of the time over a project or year.
Flexible vacation policy; you’ll decide how much vacation time you need, with designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications on an ongoing basis. For those living in California, please click here for additional information. EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. EY | Building a better working world. EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. 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 need assistance applying online or require an accommodation, please call 1-800-EY-HELP or email the Talent Shared Services Team.
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Cyber SDC - OT Architecture & Governance Issues/Defect - Senior - Consulting - Location OPEN Location: Anywhere in Country At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
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 designs meet security, compliance, and operational requirements; assist in overall operations, reporting focusing on processes, milestones, and deliverables.
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 with a focus 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, 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
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 to include 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; ability to work with cross-functional teams including cybersecurity, engineering, and product owners
Precision in tracking defects, remediation, and/or mitigation; documenting architecture standards and ensuring 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, people 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
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, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
We offer 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. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and paid time off options.
Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model; most people in client-facing roles work in person 40-60% of the time over a project or year.
Flexible vacation policy; you’ll decide how much vacation time you need, with designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications on an ongoing basis. For those living in California, please click here for additional information. EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. EY | Building a better working world. EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. 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 need assistance applying online or require an accommodation, please call 1-800-EY-HELP or email the Talent Shared Services Team.
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