ICS/OT Architect

Accenture Federal Services•Washington, DC

28d•$168,600 - $200,600

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an ICS/OT Architect dedicated to securing the industrial systems that keep the nation’s critical infrastructure operating. This role involves understanding PLCs, HMIs, RTUs, and industrial protocols, and navigating environments such as water/wastewater, power generation, data centers, manufacturing lines, and central utility plants. The architect will blend hands-on analysis with framework-aligned assessments to help clients reduce cybersecurity risk across their OT environments.

Requirements

3 years of Cyber experience
Experience in developing cybersecurity solutions and/or policies for utility industry environments (e.g., electric substations, water treatment facilities, power generation facilities, natural gas environments, etc.)
Experience assessing OT systems against IEC 62443 / NIST SP 800-82 or similar frameworks
Experience with ICS/OT network devices, industrial protocols, and SCADA/PLC/HMI platforms
Experience conducting vulnerability analysis, network data review, threat hunting, or incident response in OT environments
Ability to translate technical findings into clear briefings for leaders
US Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Experience with OT monitoring tools
Experience in sectors such as water/wastewater, energy, nuclear, data centers, or industrial utilities.
GIAC GRID Certification or Vendor Certifications such as Dragos, Nozomi, Claroty etc.

Responsibilities

Perform security assessments of OT/ICS environments using IEC 62443 and/or NIST SP 800-82 frameworks, including full gap analyses and remediation planning.
Conduct OT asset discovery, build baseline reports, and identify deviations in system behavior.
Execute network traffic analysis, protocol-level inspection, and review of industrial network devices.
Assess and refine IT–OT DMZ architectures to ensure secure interoperability between operational and enterprise networks.
Use OT detection technology to analyze vulnerabilities, monitor traffic, and enhance situational awareness.
Develop industrial risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and remediation roadmaps that reduce cybersecurity exposure across multiple sites.
Analyze and report on vulnerabilities, threat activity, and industrial protocol weaknesses, providing recommendations to executive and mission partners.