Summary

Akkodis, Inc. is seeking an OT Network Architect for a 1-2 year role with a global industry leader near Arlington, VA. The role involves defining enterprise-wide OT network strategy and reference architectures for BESS platforms, acting as the final technical authority for OT networking, cybersecurity integration, and standardization across regions and projects.

About the Role

As an OT Network Architect, you will own the global OT network architecture for BESS platforms, define reference architectures, standards, and design frameworks, architect secure OT/IT integration models aligned to IEC 62443, lead Zero Trust adoption for OT environments, drive architecture for multi-site, multi-region deployments, define resiliency, redundancy, and failover strategies, review and approve all OT network designs, lead architecture reviews with Product, Cybersecurity, and Compliance, influence vendor selection, mentor Senior Architects and Engineers, and represent OT network architecture in customer, regulator, and executive discussions.

About You

Required:

10-15 years of experience in networking, including 2+ years of network architecture and design within OT/industrial environments.
Expertise in Industrial OT network architecture and Firewall and Zero Trust design for OT.
Proficiency in BGP, OSPF, VRF, and advanced segmentation skills.
Experience in Cisco ASA / FTD / FMC / ISE at scale and Secure OT-to-cloud connectivity (AWS).
Knowledge of IEC 62443, NIST, and critical infrastructure security models.

Preferred:

CCIE (Enterprise or Security) or IEC 62443 Lead Implementer / OT Security certifications.

Akkodis is a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader. We enable clients to advance in their digital transformation with Talent, Academy, Consulting, and Solutions services. Our 50,000 experts combine best-in-class technologies, R&D, and deep sector know-how for purposeful innovation. We are passionate about Engineering a Smarter Future Together. With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines – Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy – to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow. Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group. The Adecco Group is a leader in delivering expertise in talent and technology, enabling organizations to succeed and people to thrive. www.akkodis.com

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