Senior Solutions Architect

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

New Wave People is seeking an Advanced Network Architect to lead the design, strategy, and support of OT network infrastructure, including CCTV, PA, CBTC, and train/bus operations systems. The role emphasizes secure, compliant, and highly available OT environments.

The position is hybrid: 3 days onsite and 2 days remote, in the United States (New York area). Salary is commensurate with experience, and the team collaborates with IT to integrate OT and IT systems while maintaining strong security

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and modeling for long-term OT network components for 24x7 operational reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Provide specialized technical guidance to operations teams on OT projects, addressing cybersecurity and operational continuity.
• 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 solutions with strong ROI, leveraging innovative ideas and strategic decisions to maximize value.
• Drive modernization of legacy OT/IT systems to deliver extensible and resilient solutions.
• Work with Networking, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and Procurement teams; translate complex modernization concepts into actionable guidance.

Job description

M-F 37.5 hrs a week

Unpaid Lunch Break

No Holiday work, Overtime or travel required

No Parking Provided

Hybrid CONSULTANT TO WORK 3 DAYS ONSITE & 2 DAYS REMOTE

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.

• 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.

Salary commensurate with scope of work job experience

Proper footwear required to perform tasks in a safe manner.

Perform other reasonably related duties as required.

New Wave People is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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