ON-SITE - Enterprise IT/OT Network Architect

Detailed Job Description: The incumbent will act as Expert Network Architect for the DOT Transportation Safety Management and Operations (TSMO) Technology Program as a team member focusing on the overall design, structure, and future direction of the network infrastructure that seamlessly and securely integrates both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) systems. This role is critical for ensuring the secure, reliable, and efficient operation of the NYS TSMO complex transportation networks that integrate both information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems.

• 84 months of experience in IT and OT networking including networking protocols (routing, switching and wireless protocols); enterprise-grade network hardware (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet); network security principles and technologies; wireless networking technologies; and network monitoring and troubleshooting

• 84 months of experience in designing and managing complex IT and OT networks within the transportation sector such as adaptive traffic signal control; safety and reliability standards; Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS); and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS).

• 72 months of experience in architecting and implementing solutions that integrate IT and OT environments addressing IT/OT Convergence challenges; and real-time data processing and management

• 72 months of experience in designing and managing specific networks needs of transportation sector technologies such as adaptive traffic signal control; safety and reliability standards; Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS); and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS).

• 60 months of experience with IT and OT Network operational support including incident response and root cause analysis.

• 60 months of experience with Cybersecurity specific to IT/OT Convergence including implementation of layered security approaches; compliance with regulations and standards; and zerotrust architecture and implementation.

• 60 months of experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (business, technical and security); and, producing both written and verbal communication articulating secure networking concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

• MUST hold at least one of these:

• bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or a closely related field

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) - Enterprise Infrastructure, Security, or Service Provider

• Vendor-specific advanced certifications (e.g., Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer - PCNSE)

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)