ADMS Network Architect – Real-Time OT & SCADA

Cognizant; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Network Architect to provide design leadership for the ADMS Hardware Upgrade Project. You will create architecture diagrams, define secure paths, draft firewall rules, and document IPs and hostnames for reliable, real‑time operations.

You will collaborate with Grid Operations, OT teams, cybersecurity, and vendors to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and RBAC policies. This role emphasizes documentation, testing, and risk mitigation across OMS, SCADA, DMS, DERMS,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enterprise network architecture for LAN/WAN, routing, switching, firewall design, segmentation, redundancy, security zoning.
• Experience designing networks for real-time systems or OT environments.
• Ability to document architecture clearly and identify risks proactively.

Responsibilities

• Create network & system architecture diagrams for ADMS components and integrations (OMS, SCADA, DMS, DERMS, GIS).
• Define secure communication paths and firewall rules for ADMS with real-time performance in mind.
• Document IP addressing, hostnames, LAN/VLAN segments, and routing requirements for all ADMS hardware and platforms.

Skills

Enterprise network architecture

Real-time systems

Documentation

Risk assessment

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a Network Architect to provide design leadership for the ADMS Hardware Upgrade Project. You will create architecture diagrams, define secure paths, draft firewall rules, and document IPs and hostnames for reliable, real‑time operations.

You will collaborate with Grid Operations, OT teams, cybersecurity, and vendors to ensure alignment with enterprise standards and RBAC policies. This role emphasizes documentation, testing, and risk mitigation across OMS, SCADA, DMS, DERMS,