SENIOR LEVEL NETWORK ARCHITECT (5814-1)

Tri-Force Consulting Services, Inc.•New York, NY

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Senior Level Network Architect role focused on Operational Technology (OT) systems. The Advanced Network Architect is responsible for leading the design, strategy, and support of network infrastructure, with a primary emphasis on OT systems including core, distribution, and edge devices. This role models networks for all systems such as CCTV, PA systems, CBTC, Bus Radio, power, cyber security, and other train and bus operations systems and applications. The position ensures robust, secure, and compliant operational systems within the OT environment.

Requirements

Extensive Experience in Network OT Network Design & Administration
Advanced experience designing, modeling, and optimizing core, distribution, and edge devices for OT environments
Long-term planning for highly available, resilient, and scalable OT network architectures supporting 24x7 operations.
Strong understanding of network virtualization, wireless networking, and segmentation
Integration of wireless and wired OT networks for seamless operational coverage.
Advanced skills in applying cybersecurity principles to OT environments
Hands-on experience with enterprise architecture modeling tools (e.g., Abacus) for scenario planning, impact analysis, and communicating complex architectures
Development and maintenance of OT network standards, patterns, and reference architecture

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 solutions 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.
Drive innovation in both OT and IT, capture and analyze maintenance information, support upgrade old legacy systems to provide highly extensible and resilient solution.
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.
Identify and deliver solutions for OT-specific systems, addressing cybersecurity and operational continuity.
Develop and maintain network standards and modeling reference documentation.
Provide solutions with strong return on investment, leveraging innovative ideas and strategic decisions to maximize value.
Support upgrades of old legacy systems to deliver highly extensible and resilient solutions.
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.