Real-Time OT Network Architect for ADMS & SCADA

Inabia Software & Consulting Inc.; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant US is seeking a Network Architect to lead ADMS hardware upgrade design, create architecture diagrams, and define secure communication paths for real-time operations. You will document IP addressing, hostnames, and segmentation, and drive failure‑mode analysis to ensure reliability in OT environments.

Responsibilities include firewall rule definition, collaboration with Grid Operations and OT teams, and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enterprise network architecture, including LAN/WAN, routing, switching, firewall design, segmentation, redundancy, and security zoning.

Responsibilities

• Network & System Architecture Diagramming
• Firewall Rule Definition & Security Design
• IP Addressing, Hostnames & Network Segmentation Documentation
• Network Failure-Mode Analysis & Testing
• Collaboration with Grid Operations, OT teams, SCADA engineers, cybersecurity, and vendors

Skills

Network architecture

Real-time systems

Documentation

Education

Job description

Cognizant US is seeking a Network Architect to lead ADMS hardware upgrade design, create architecture diagrams, and define secure communication paths for real-time operations. You will document IP addressing, hostnames, and segmentation, and drive failure‑mode analysis to ensure reliability in OT environments.

Responsibilities include firewall rule definition, collaboration with Grid Operations and OT teams, and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.