Cyber SDC - OT Architecture & Governance Issues​/Defect - Senior - Consulting

Cyber SDC - OT Architecture & Governance Issues/Defect – Senior – Consulting

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As an OT Defects Senior Architecture & Governance professional, you will be responsible for providing operational support for the overall issues management and associated defects creation, monitoring and tracking against the client’s referenced architecture. You will oversee and govern OT systems to enhance security and ensure overall compliance, supporting the manager and working within a team of experts to ensure OT architectures align with organizational goals and industry standards.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure OT systems are secure, compliant, and continuously improved through structured governance and defect management processes.
• Support the OT manager by providing defects/issues tracking and monitoring, architecture oversight and approvals for OT systems, VLANs, and controls.
• Lead defect intake, triage, and remediation cycles; track and report on new and existing defects and risks.
• Facilitate weekly defect review meetings and ensure timely follow‑ups with stakeholders.
• Partner with OT architects, system owners, cybersecurity teams, and DECA to resolve issues.
• Maintain and evolve governance frameworks, SOPs, and documentation.
• Review and validate OT system designs for alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Participate in change review boards and architecture decision forums.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through risk assessment, impact analysis, and documentation updates.

• Experience and knowledge of OT environments and governance.
• Experience with end‑to‑end issue management and exception/defect workflows.
• Ability to build and manage SOPs, trackers, and reporting templates.
• Strong familiarity with manufacturing, shopfloor, IC, and building management OT environments.
• Experience with security architecture design and assessment of technologies such as SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, AI/ML, ZTA.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (NERC CIP, NIS, CIS, NIST CSF, ISO 27001, ISA/IEC 62443).
• Experience with Service Now and Audit Board.

• Analytical problem solving and ability to lead programs/projects.
• Ability to assess complex OT architectures and defect patterns, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions.
• Precision in tracking defects, remediation, and documenting architecture standards.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across functional teams.

We seek authentic communicators who collaborate with EY colleagues across various teams and develop personally and professionally in a dynamic organization.

• Competitive salary range for this job: $77,500 to $140,900.
• Bonuses, equity, and comprehensive total rewards, including medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and paid time off.
• Flexible hybrid work model; most external client‑serving roles work in person 40–60% of engagement time.

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