IT-OT Infrastructure & Cyber Architect

Kforce Inc.

Parsippany, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$160,000
SKILLS
Architectural Design, Authentication, Best Practices, Business Operations, Cloud Computing, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Documentation, Identity Data Management, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Internet Security, Legal, Manufacturing, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Protocols, Network Security, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Safety Training, Short Messaging Service (SMS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Technical Support, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Virtualization, Web Infrastructure
LOCATION
Parsippany, NJ
POSTED
9 days ago
Kforce has a client that is seeking an IT-OT Infrastructure & Cyber Architect in Parsippany, NJ. Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for defining the long-term architecture and standards for secure, scalable, and resilient IT and OT infrastructure across both corporate and manufacturing environments
  • Designs and governs technologies including networks, servers, cloud platforms, identity systems, and industrial control environments while ensuring alignment with business, operational, and safety requirements; A significant focus is on securing ICS, DCS, PLC, SCADA, and plant network environments while supporting IT/OT convergence and maintaining uptime and reliability
  • Embeds cybersecurity best practices into infrastructure designs, leveraging frameworks such as NIST, IEC 62443, and Zero Trust to guide network security, access management, monitoring, and risk mitigation
  • Supports governance, compliance, audits, and risk assessments while maintaining architecture standards, documentation, and enterprise-wide technology roadmaps

Requirements:

  • Strong background in network, server, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure (on prem and hybrid)
  • Experience with identity and access management, directory services, and authentication platforms
  • Experience designing secure architectures for segmented networks, privileged access, monitoring, and resilience
  • Proven experience designing infrastructure with built-in cybersecurity controls
  • Hands-on knowledge of OT/ICS architectures, including plant networks and industrial protocols
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity architecture principles and frameworks (e.g., NIST, IEC 62443)
  • Ability to translate cybersecurity requirements into practical infrastructure designs

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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About the Company

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Kforce Inc.

Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. Our KNOWLEDGEforce® empowers top companies to achieve their digital transformation goals. We curate teams of technical experts who deliver solutions custom-tailored to each client’s needs. These scalable, flexible outcomes are shaped by deep market knowledge, thought leadership and our multi-industry expertise.

 

Our integrated approach is rooted in 60 years of proven success deploying highly skilled professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis. Each year, approximately 18,000 talented experts work with the Fortune 500 and other leading companies. Together, we deliver Great Results Through Strategic Partnership and Knowledge Sharing®.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1962
WEBSITE
http://www.kforce.com/