Sr. Consultant - OT Network Architect | Remote, USA

Lensa; Columbia (MD); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Consultant - OT Network Architect to join their dynamic team. This fully remote position offers the chance to lead complex projects and contribute to operational efficiency. You will leverage your extensive experience in OT architecture and security frameworks to drive impactful initiatives. The role emphasizes collaboration, knowledge transfer, and maintaining high standards of quality. If you are a self-starter with strong technical and interpersonal skills, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Professional training

Volunteer opportunities

Remote work technology support

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in OT architecture.
• Strong knowledge of networking and security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects and create documentation for OT segmentation.
• Communicate effectively and maintain professional knowledge.

Skills

OT architecture

ISA 62443

NIST 800-82

security concepts

vulnerability assessments

incident response

TCP/IP

OSI model

scripting languages

Microsoft Office

Tools

CCNA

CompTIA Network+

Job description

Sr. Consultant - OT Network Architect | Remote, USA

Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Optiv, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

This position will be fully remote and can be hired anywhere in the US.

Our consultants are skilled technical and consultative resources expected to be strong in both technical and soft skills. A Consultant must be a proven self-starter with the ability to problem-solve, communicate effectively, participate in diverse project teams from a technical perspective, and interface with customers, vendor partners, and colleagues. Establish and maintain productive and respectful relationships with the delivery team, practice management, and client management teams.

You will actively contribute to improving operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives. Deliver timely engagements and work closely with Practice Directors to drive training, education, career development, performance development, and collaboration across the team.

In line with Optiv’s commitment to quality, you will review work to ensure it meets Optiv’s quality standards.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Lead or act as the "point" for complex projects, including OT segmentation strategies and assessments.
• Create documentation for OT segmentation standards and reports.
• Lead capacity planning, hardware specification recommendations, and deployment activities related to cyber-physical solutions and networking technology.
• Provide knowledge transfer and post-production support.
• Communicate effectively within the team.
• Maintain professional knowledge through workshops, publications, and professional associations such as ISSA.
• Obtain and maintain relevant networking vendor certifications.
• Complete administrative tasks like time and expense reporting, and project status updates.
• Contribute to Optiv communities for solutions of focus.

What We’re Looking For

• Approximately 4-7 years of experience in OT architecture.
• Experience with frameworks like ISA 62443, NIST 800-82, or similar.
• Knowledge of security concepts, vulnerability assessments, incident response, and security policies.
• Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP, OSI model), operating systems, security technologies, and scripting languages.
• Understanding of operating systems, virtual environments, mainframe security, and databases.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to build relationships, influence, negotiate, and manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to travel within the US; valid driver’s license required.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+ are desirable.

What You Can Expect From Optiv

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Work/life balance, professional training, and opportunities for complex projects.
• Volunteer opportunities through "Optiv Chips In".
• Remote work technology and support.

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes.

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