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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Architect - IT/OT Modernization - **Company:** WEST Inc - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $203,200.0 - $239,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ADMS (Software), Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Data Security, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Identity and Access Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration, AI Infrastructure, EndPointSecurity, Data Logging, Okta, Delivery Pipeline, Falcon Platform, Information Technology, Process Control Systems, Palo Alto Networks, Microsoft Sentinel, Enterprise Integration, Operational Systems, Machine Learning Operations, SailPoint, Splunk, Servicenow - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/7649e18b-95b1-4dc4-b785-b6170b0aaa91 ## About the Role Are you ready to help secure and modernize the infrastructure that powers critical industries?, * 7-10+ years of experience in security architecture, enterprise cybersecurity engineering, or IT/OT architecture * Experience working within or consulting to Energy & Utilities (electric, gas, or water) or other highly regulated industries * Strong understanding of IT/OT convergence and industrial control systems (ICS) security * Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and evaluating enterprise cybersecurity tooling, including: * IAM and identity governance * Network security architecture and segmentation * Endpoint detection technologies * SIEM/SOAR and SOC tooling * OT monitoring platforms (e.g., Dragos or similar) * Cloud-native security solutions * Experience modernizing and integrating security operations across hybrid environments * Familiarity with AI-enabled security technologies and securing AI/ML infrastructure * Experience with governance, risk, and compliance frameworks such as NERC CIP, IEC 62443, NIST, or ISO standards * Strong executive communication and stakeholder engagement skills * Ability to translate business and operational objectives into secure, scalable architectural solutions * Willingness to travel for client engagements Preferred / Plus Qualifications * Prior consulting experience in a client-facing advisory role * Experience leading IT/OT transformation programs * Familiarity with emerging AI governance and model risk management frameworks * Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, cloud security certifications) * Experience with platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Google SecOps, Palo Alto, ServiceNow SecOps, SailPoint, Okta, CrowdStrike, or similar enterprise tools ## Description You will serve as a trusted advisor to utility clients, leading the design and transformation of secure architectures across operational technology (OT), enterprise IT, and evolving AI-enabled environments. While Energy & Utilities will be your primary focus, you will also have opportunities to support clients across other highly regulated industries, including Financial Services and Healthcare., + Secure integration of operational systems such as SCADA, EMS, ADMS, DERMS, and other industrial platforms with enterprise IT systems (ERP, CRM, analytics, cloud platforms) * + Develop security reference architectures supporting IT/OT convergence and infrastructure modernization * + Embed Zero Trust principles, segmentation, identity controls, and monitoring into modernized environments * Lead Enterprise Cybersecurity Tooling Strategy, + Leverage automation, orchestration, and advanced analytics to enhance detection and response outcomes, + Architect secure AI infrastructure that supports lines of business, ensuring: * + Secure model deployment environments * + Data protection and access controls for training and inference pipelines * + Monitoring and logging for AI systems * + Alignment to responsible AI and regulatory considerations * + Advise clients on risk management strategies for AI systems, including model integrity, data security, and operational resilience * Strengthen Governance, Risk & Compliance, + Facilitate architecture workshops, security assessments, and executive strategy discussions * + Act as a trusted advisor to CIOs, CISOs, and operational leadership * + Support proposal development, solution design, and client presentations * + Contribute to development of IT/OT and AI security reference architectures and thought leadership ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [You can’t hack what you can’t see](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/41-you-can-t-hack-what-you-can-t-see) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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