ICS/OT Architect

Accenture Federal Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 168,600 - 200,600; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks an ICS/OT Architect to secure industrial control systems across critical infrastructure. You will perform security assessments, develop risk-based remediation roadmaps, and translate complex findings for leadership.

You’ll work with IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82 frameworks, analyze IT–OT DMZs, and help clients reduce cybersecurity risk across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 3 years of Cyber experience.
• Experience developing cybersecurity solutions for utility environments (e.g., substations, water facilities).
• Experience assessing OT systems against IEC 62443 / NIST SP 800‑82.
• Experience with ICSerial/OT devices, industrial protocols, and SCADA/PLC/HMI platforms.
• Experience conducting vulnerability analysis, network data review, or threat hunting in OT environments.
• Ability to translate technical findings into clear briefings for leaders.

Responsibilities

• Perform security assessments of OT/ICS environments using IEC 62443 and/or NIST SP 800‑82 frameworks, including gap analyses and remediation planning.
• Conduct OT asset discovery, build baseline reports, and identify deviations in system behavior.
• Execute network traffic analysis, protocol‑level inspection, and review of industrial network devices.
• Assess and refine IT–OT DMZ architectures to ensure secure interoperability between operational and enterprise networks.
• Use OT detection technology to analyze vulnerabilities, monitor traffic, and enhance situational awareness.
• Develop industrial risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and remediation roadmaps that reduce cybersecurity exposure across multiple sites.
• Analyze and report on vulnerabilities, threat activity, and industrial protocol weaknesses, providing recommendations to executives and mission partners.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

OT/ICS security

IEC 62443 / NIST SP 800-82

OT/ICS assets & SCADA/PLC/HMI

Threat analysis / incident response in

Tools

ICSerial/OT devices

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the U.S. federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

We work to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward.

We are

Accenture Federal Services brings together cyber and IT security to provide federal agencies with the most comprehensive, resilient security architecture possible. Our strategic approach is designed to leapfrog today’s untenable status quo, helping clients take advantage of next generation technologies and approaches to realize more effective and sustainable security.

You are

ICS/OT Architect dedicated to securing the industrial systems that keep the nation’s critical infrastructure operating. You understand PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, and industrial protocols, and you’re comfortable navigating environments ranging from water/wastewater and power generation to data centers, manufacturing lines, and central utility plants. You blend hands‑on analysis with framework‑aligned assessments to help clients reduce cybersecurity risk across their OT environments.

The Work

• Perform security assessments of OT/ICS environments using IEC 62443 and/or NIST SP 800‑82 frameworks, including full gap analyses and remediation planning.
• Conduct OT asset discovery, build baseline reports, and identify deviations in system behavior.
• Execute network traffic analysis, protocol‑level inspection, and review of industrial network devices.
• Assess and refine IT–OT DMZ architectures to ensure secure interoperability between operational and enterprise networks.
• Use OT detection technology to analyze vulnerabilities, monitor traffic, and enhance situational awareness.
• Develop industrial risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and remediation roadmaps that reduce cybersecurity exposure across multiple sites.
• Analyze and report on vulnerabilities, threat activity, and industrial protocol weaknesses, providing recommendations to executive and mission partners.

Here’s what you need

• 3 years of Cyber experience
• Experience in developing cybersecurity solutions and/or policies for utility industry environments (e.g., electric substations, water treatment facilities, power generation facilities, natural gas environments, etc.)
• Experience assessing OT systems against IEC 62443 / NIST SP 800‑82 or similar frameworks
• Experience with ICSerial/OT network devices, industrial protocols, and SCADA/PLC/HMI platforms
• Experience conducting vulnerability analysis, network data review, threat hunting, or incident response in OT environments
• Ability to translate technical findings into clear briefings for leaders

Bonus points if you have

• Experience with OT monitoring tools
• Experience in sectors such as water/wastewater, energy, nuclear, data centers, or industrial utilities.
• GIAC GRID Certification or Vendor Certifications such as Dragos, Nozomi, Claroty etc.

Eligibility Requirements

US Citizenship required

Compensation

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland.

California: $105,200 – $196,500
Colorado: $105,200 – $169,700
New York: $97,300 – $196,500
Washington State: $112,100 – $180,700
Other states: $168,600 – $200,600 USD

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