Lead OT/ICS Systems Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the main technical authority for the ICED 603 modernization prototype.

• Design, integrate, and lead the modernization efforts for Army OT, ICS, and FRCS.

• Oversee the development of the Target Modernization Reference Architecture across supervisory, network, and field-device layers.

• Establish interoperability strategies across Modbus, BACnet, LonWorks, serial protocols, and proprietary vendor systems.

• Ensure operational performance, latency, and control-loop integrity within installation enclaves.

• Develop Technical Courses of Action for discrepancies, including preservation/security, interface/conversion, and targeted replacement strategies.

• Deliver technical presentations for SRR, IDR, FDR, IRR, TRR, and other Government evaluations.

• Assist with Agile sprint planning, technical assessments, and variance management.

• Offer advanced technical support to field teams conducting BFR remediation and verifying operational functionality during live missions.

• Ensure that architectures reflect approved COAs and adhere to Government regulations, including the prohibition of modifications to core Army networks.

• Improve security for military and global commercial partners through RMC’s risk management, mission assurance, and cybersecurity services.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Systems), Computer Science, or a related discipline.

• At least 8 years of experience in engineering OT/SCADA systems.

• Familiarity with various ICS vendors, including Rockwell, Honeywell, Siemens, JCI, and ALC.

• Experience in participating in or leading DoD engineering reviews (SRR/IDR/FDR/IRR).

• Profound understanding of OT/ICS control system architectures.

• Capability to design OT/ICS system architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles.

• Experience in integrating legacy OT devices into contemporary secure infrastructures.

• Excellent communication skills for Government evaluations and technical documentation.

• Ability to assess operational constraints, mission impacts, and engineering risks.

• Must obtain a DoD Secret Clearance; applicants must fulfill eligibility criteria.

• Must possess a current passport with a minimum of 8 months validity remaining.

• Willingness and ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS approximately 5% of the time.

• Commitment to a drug-free workplace.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Valid state driver’s license is necessary.

• Preferred certifications include CompTIA Network+ or Security+, ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals, USACE/DoD ICS cybersecurity courses, GIAC GICSP, and Cisco Industrial Networking Specialist.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance plans fully covered for employees.

• Subsidized health care coverage for dependents.

• Opportunity to participate in the Annual Bonus Program.

• Life insurance policy equal to 1x annual salary.

• Company-sponsored short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Monthly cell phone reimbursement of $65.

• 401(k) Plan with contributions.

• 401(k) Safe Harbor Employer Contribution Program, which includes a 3% contribution.

• Fully remote work options available.