Network Architect

Akaasa Technologies; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Akaasa Technologies seeks an Advanced Network Architect (OT Lead) to design, model, and drive long-term OT network strategies for core, distribution, and edge devices including CCTV, PA, CBTC, Bus Radio, power and cybersecurity.

The role emphasizes 24x7 reliability, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with IT and Cybersecurity to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient OT/IT integration solutions. Hybrid work in NYC area preferred.

Qualifications

• Extensive OT network design and modeling experience.
• Experience with CCTV, PA, CBTC, Bus Radio, and power systems.
• Cybersecurity and regulatory compliance focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and modeling for long-term OT network components for 24x7 operations.
• Provide specialized technical guidance to operations teams on OT projects.
• Identify and deliver OT solutions addressing cybersecurity and operational continuity.
• Collaborate with IT for OT-IT integration with strict segmentation and security protocols.
• Develop and maintain network standards and modeling reference documentation.
• Propose ROI-focused OT solutions leveraging networking equipment and technology.
• Lead OT network solutions and present strategies to management.
• Drive modernization to support legacy system upgrades and scalable, resilient solutions.

Skills

Networking configuration

Network design

OT networking

Wireless networking

Tools

Abaqus

Job description

Title: Network Architect

Location: NYC NY Hybrid Need Local

Duration: 6+ Months

MOI: In person interview next day after submission

Need Local and Transport Domain exp is preferred

Advanced Network Architect is responsible for leading the design, strategy, and support of network infrastructure with a primary emphasis on Operational Technology (OT) systems-including core, distribution and edge devices modelling for all systems including CCTV, PA systems, CBTC, Bus Radio, power, cyber security, other train and bus operations system and applications. This role is OT focused architect, ensuring robust, secure, and compliant operational systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and modeling for long-term planning of OT network components, for 24x7 operational reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Provide specialized technical guidance to operations teams on OT projects.
• Identify and provide solutions for OT-specific systems that include all concepts cybersecurity and operational continuity to ensure compliance with safety and industry standards.
• Collaborate with IT to integrate OT and IT systems, maintaining strict segmentation and security protocols.
• Develop and maintain network standards and modeling reference documentation.
• Provide responsible solution that have return on investment that help the organization save money and produce increasing results through innovative ideas utilizing networking equipment, software, and technology, making strategic decisions to maximize value.
• Lead and coordinate OT network solutions, presenting strategies to management.
• This role is designed to drive innovation in both OT and IT, capture and analyze maintenance information, support upgrade old legacy systems to provide highly extensible and resilient solution.

Advanced Network Architect (OT Lead)

1) OT Network Design & Modeling
Lead the design, modeling, and long-term planning of OT network components (core, distribution, edge devices) for systems including:
CCTV, PA, CBTC, Bus Radio, power, cybersecurity, and other train/bus operations.
Ensure 24x7 operational reliability and regulatory compliance.
2) Technical Guidance & Solutions
Provide specialized technical guidance to operations teams on OT projects.
Identify and deliver solutions for OT-specific systems, addressing cybersecurity and operational continuity.
3) Integration & Security
Collaborate with IT to integrate OT and IT systems, maintaining strict segmentation and security protocols.
4) Standards & Documentation
Develop and maintain network standards and modeling reference documentation.
5) Innovation & Value Optimization
Provide solutions with strong return on investment, leveraging innovative ideas and strategic decisions to maximize value.
Lead and coordinate OT network solutions, presenting strategies to management.
6) Legacy System Modernization
Drive innovation in both OT and IT, capturing and analyzing maintenance information.
Support upgrades of old legacy systems to deliver highly extensible and resilient solutions.
7) Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with Networking, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and Procurement
Translate complex modernization concepts into clear, actionable guidance.
Participate in strategic planning, network strategy sessions, and solution design workshops.

Extensive Experience in Network OT

Network Design & Administration

• Advanced experience designing, modeling, and optimizing core, distribution, and edge devices for OT environments
• Long-term planning for highly available, resilient, and scalable OT network architectures supporting 24x7 operations.

Network Virtualization & Wireless Technologies

• Strong understanding of network virtualization, wireless networking, and segmentation
• Integration of wireless and wired OT networks for seamless operational coverage.

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Advanced skills in applying cybersecurity principles to OT environments

Enterprise Architecture Modeling

• Hands-on experience with enterprise architecture modeling tools (e.g., Abacus) for scenario planning, impact analysis, and communicating complex architectures
• Development and maintenance of OT network standards, patterns, and reference architecture

Skills are required

Skills:

Category

Name

Required

Importance

Experience

• Areas of Expertise
• Networking configuration and maintenance
• Yes
• 2
• 6 + Years
• Software Skills
• Abaqus
• Yes
• 4
• 2 - 4 Years
• Technical Skills
• Innovative Design Skills
• Yes
• 3
• 2 - 4 Years
• Technical Skills
• Network
• Yes
• 1
• 6 + Years