Cisco Network Systems, Consulting, Firewalls, High Availability, ISA Standards, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Internet Security, Leadership, Local Area Network (LAN), Maintain Compliance, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Switching, Network Topology, Security Infrastructure, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless Communications
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
17 days ago
Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior OT Network Architect for a contract-to-hire position based in Manassas, VA. This role requires 100% onsite presence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in OT network architecture, with a focus on designing and implementing secure and resilient network solutions for industrial environments.
Responsibilities:
Design and implement OT network architectures, including SD-WAN solutions.
Develop and maintain Cisco LAN/WAN/Wireless networks.
Implement network segmentation in compliance with ISA/IEC 62443 standards.
Manage and secure ICS/SCADA environments.
Ensure compliance with NERC CIP standards.
Design routing, switching, and firewall solutions for OT environments.
Enhance OT cybersecurity through micro-segmentation and other strategies.
Support high availability and resilient network topologies.
Requirements:
Proven experience in OT network architecture and modernization.
Strong understanding of industrial network security and critical infrastructure projects.
Required Skills:
Expertise in OT network architecture.
SD-WAN design and implementation.
Proficiency in Cisco LAN/WAN/Wireless networks.
Knowledge of network segmentation (ISA/IEC 62443).
Experience with ICS/SCADA environments.
Familiarity with NERC CIP compliance.
Routing, switching, and firewall design skills.
OT cybersecurity and micro-segmentation expertise.
Understanding of DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850 protocols.
Experience with high availability and resilient network topologies.
Preferred Skills:
Experience leading OT modernization projects.
Background in industrial network security.
Experience with critical infrastructure projects.
Benefits:
Details regarding benefits will be discussed during the hiring process.