Cisco Network Systems, Consulting, Firewalls, High Availability, ISA Standards, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Internet Security, Leadership, Local Area Network (LAN), Maintain Compliance, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Routing, Network Security, Network Switching, Network Topology, Security Infrastructure, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Wide Area Network (WAN), Wireless Communications
Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior OT Network Architect for a contract-to-hire position based in Manassas, VA. This role requires 100% onsite presence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in OT network architecture, with a focus on designing and implementing secure and resilient network solutions for industrial environments.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement OT network architectures, including SD-WAN solutions.
- Develop and maintain Cisco LAN/WAN/Wireless networks.
- Implement network segmentation in compliance with ISA/IEC 62443 standards.
- Manage and secure ICS/SCADA environments.
- Ensure compliance with NERC CIP standards.
- Design routing, switching, and firewall solutions for OT environments.
- Enhance OT cybersecurity through micro-segmentation and other strategies.
- Support high availability and resilient network topologies.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in OT network architecture and modernization.
- Strong understanding of industrial network security and critical infrastructure projects.
Required Skills:
- Expertise in OT network architecture.
- SD-WAN design and implementation.
- Proficiency in Cisco LAN/WAN/Wireless networks.
- Knowledge of network segmentation (ISA/IEC 62443).
- Experience with ICS/SCADA environments.
- Familiarity with NERC CIP compliance.
- Routing, switching, and firewall design skills.
- OT cybersecurity and micro-segmentation expertise.
- Understanding of DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850 protocols.
- Experience with high availability and resilient network topologies.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience leading OT modernization projects.
- Background in industrial network security.
- Experience with critical infrastructure projects.
Benefits:
Details regarding benefits will be discussed during the hiring process.