IT/OT Consultant

Arc Technologies Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

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Job summary

Arc Technologies Group in Wichita, KS is seeking an experienced, motivated IT/OT Consultant to join our on-site team, specializing in life sciences including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and healthcare. The role combines enterprise IT/OT expertise with strategic analysis to secure, integrate, and optimize client systems.

The position emphasizes cybersecurity for industrial IT/OT environments and long-term technology strategies, with travel up to 70 miles and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Experienced IT/OT consultant with focus on life sciences sector.
• Ability to analyze people, processes, and technology.
• Willingness to work on-site in Wichita, KS with travel up to 70 miles.

Responsibilities

• Work on-site at Arc Technologies Group or client offices on a daily basis.
• Understand client requirements, business objectives and processes.
• Provide strategic IT/OT advice and cybersecurity guidance for ICS/SCADA systems.
• Design, implement, and maintain IT/OT systems and networks.
• Create and maintain documentation including SOPs and validation protocols.
• Support new technology implementation and provide project financial analysis.
• Analyze current IT/OT architectures to improve security and efficiency.

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 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 IC/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

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.

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