Associate IT/OT Consultant

Arc Technologies Group; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Arc Technologies Group in Wichita, KS seeks an Associate IT/OT Consultant for Life Sciences to join the on-site team. The role blends IT and OT disciplines, risk management, and strategic advisory to optimize client technology environments.

You will analyze processes, design solutions for LIMS, MES, ERP, and ensure compliance with cGxP and FDA guidelines, while producing documentation and supporting project decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering.
• 1–8+ years IT consulting in life sciences.
• Familiar with enterprise IT/OT cybersecurity.
• Must be on-site in Wichita, KS.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT/OT strategic guidance and cybersecurity for life sciences clients.
• Design, implement, and maintain IT/OT systems and networks.
• Collaborate with R&D, QA, and manufacturing teams.
• Develop documentation, SOPs, and validation protocols.
• Support on-site at Arc Technologies Group or client facilities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering

MSc/MBA in business (nice to have)

Tools

Active Directory

IAM

ERP systems

IT/OT cybersecurity basics

Job description

Job Title:Associate IT/OT Consultant - Life Sciences

Location: Wichita, KS
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 1-8+ Years
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and detail-oriented Associate IT/OT (ICS) Consultant to join our on-site team in Wichita, specializing in applying their critical analysis and strategic Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) skills. The ideal candidate will have a formal understanding of enterprise class IT/OT systems and technology and a keen interest in technology in the life sciences industry, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and healthcare.

At Arc Technologies Group, we have a passion for learning and problem-solving. We take those passions, along with our Cybersecurity-First approach, with us to every single client, every single day. We are looking for people with both technical aptitude and the ability to think critically and analyze not just the technology but the people and the processes that surround it as well. This role will help our clients to secure, develop, integrate, and use their IT and OT systems to their maximum potential, as well as to develop long-term strategies and competitive advantages. You’ll be solving technical problems and providing best-in-class solutions to our clients and users to maximize the value of technology in their business.

If you consider yourself a motivated and ambitious individual, this will be the job for you.

Arc Technologies Group serves companies from growth startups to the Fortune 50 within Life Sciences and Healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work on-site at ATG offices or Client offices or facilities on a daily basis
  • This may involve a commute of up to 70 miles for extended periods of time
• Understand client requirements, business objectives & processes, in addition to their technology and systems
• Leverage your sales mindset to deepen customer relationships, help transform services into comprehensive solutions, and collaborate with the sales team to align goals with outcomes
• Identify expansion opportunities to drive growth and ensure customer satisfaction through innovative IT/OT strategies
• Provide strategic advice on using technology to achieve goals using an understanding of the business logic behind the technology strategy
• Design, implement and maintain IT/OT systems, virtualization platforms, and networks ensuring the right architecture and functionality
• Oversee or support the implementation of IT/OT solutions tailored to the life sciences sector, including but not limited to laboratory information management systems (LIMS), manufacturing execution systems (MES), manufacturing/filling lines, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Produce or maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for all IT and OT systems, including user manuals, SOPs, and validation protocols – this will be a documentation heavy role
• Support new technology implementation and provide assistance with technical issues, strategic direction, and financial analysis of projects/initiatives
• Perform critical analysis of existing “People, Process, and Technology” state of clients
• Manage IT/OT initiatives and collaborate with client staff
• Perform analysis of the architecture and infrastructure of Enterprise IT and OT Industrial Control Systems (SCADA / DCS / DMS/ IIoT) systems or networks
• Design and implement cybersecurity solutions for Industrial Control Systems
• Develop ICs/OT Security Frameworks, based on industry best practices as well as international and applicable national standards
• Understand and develop SDLC and technical validation documentation and execute testing where appropriate
• Assist in the integration of IT and OT systems to ensure seamless data flow and operational efficiency
• Implement and manage security controls to protect IT and OT systems from cyber threats
• Provide cybersecurity training and awareness programs for clients
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for IT and OT systems, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal performance
• Assist in the management and analysis of data generated from IT and OT systems to support decision-making processes
• Ensure that all IT and OT systems comply with industry regulations and standards, including cGxP, FDA (21 CFR), Annex 11, and ISO
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including R&D, quality assurance, and manufacturing, to deliver IT/OT solutions that meet business needs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s (BSc/BA) degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. MSc/MBA in business will be a plus
• 1-8 years of experience in IT Consulting (internal or external), preferably within the life sciences industry
• Knowledge of enterprise IT systems, including systems such as Active Directory, IAM, ERP, and others
• Operational Technology foundational knowledge, including but not limited to experience with IIoT, PLCs, HMIs, SCADAs, etc.
• Familiarity with enterprise IT and OT cybersecurity architecture and/or frameworks
• Have the ability to troubleshoot hardware, software, and network problems & to think critically to analyze and remediate root causes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Employees will be expected to commute up to 70 miles each way per day to various client sites if working at a long-term client facility. This is not a remote position
• Employees must provide their own means of reliable transportation
• BYOD is expected, employees will be required to use a cell phone for work purposes including the installation of work communication tools such as MS Teams or Outlook
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.
  • U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.
• Must be available to work on-site in Wichita, KS during standard business hours (roughly 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday).
  • This position is not remote; reliable daily transportation to our Wichita office is required.

Requires routine sitting, standing, walking, listening and talking

Acute mental and visual attention at all times

Ability to handle multiple projects while managing frequent interruptions

Requires moderate lifting or moving up to 100 pounds (lbs)

Experience with the follow items/areas are a plus but not required:

• cGxP
• 21 CFR Part 11/Annex 11
• HIPAA
• ITIL Framework
• Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL), AI/ML, database management, and orchestration/automation technologies
• 401K
• Short-term/Long-term disability
• Medical/Dental/Vision may be available
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Collaborative & high-performance work environment

Arc Technologies Group employees are paid on an hourly basis; this is not a salaried position.

Arc Technologies Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. ATG also complies with all applicable national, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment, as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA.

ATG is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.