- Develop detailed designs for on-premises, backbone, field area, and cloud-hosted networks per gathered client requirements
- Architect, engineer, and deploy solutions for Nokia IP/MPLS and associated service types, QoS, security, and transport of utility SCADA communications in support of our Utility Network Modernization offering
- Function as SME in the secure design and implementation of network components for critical infrastructure environments and Operational Technology, employing Next-Generation Firewall solutions, such as Palo Alto
- Collaborate with Cybersecurity and Energy & Utilities consultants to lead, deliver, and grow portfolio of IT/OT network solution offerings
- Lead cross-functional project teams typically consisting of ~2-4+ consultants
- Manage, coach, and train junior Enterprise Tech consultants, network specialists, and other teammates working on OT and/or critical infrastructure projects
- Contribute to Technology practice development and OT Competency community meetings
- Assist with business development efforts by supporting scoping conversations to drive pipeline
- Bachelors degree in relevant field preferred or equivalent experience required
- Consulting firm/industry experience preferred
- 5-10+ years of experience designing, engineering, and implementing IT networking solutions
- Proficient skills across the following technical areas:
- On-Premises Data Networking LAN, WAN, Data Center
- L2 Switching VLANs, STP, vPC, LACP
- L3 Routing OSPF, BGP
- IP/MPLS and its service types (Epipe, VPLS, VPRN)
- Network Security Next-Generation Firewalls with Threat Detection, NATs, VPNs
- Network Services RADIUS, TACACS, DNS, DHCP and network monitoring tools
- Vendors Nokia IP/MPLS Palo Alto, Cisco, Meraki, FortiGate, CheckPoint,
- Experience acting as technical architect on projects and/or managing engineering teams
- Strong critical thinking, leadership, communication, and project management skills
- Willingness to travel for client engagements in a hybrid working environment
- Bonus familiarity with private telecommunication mediums, such as fiber, microwave, and point-to-multipoint radio
- Bonus familiarity with common OT-focused protocols, such as DNP3 for SCADA or C37.94 mirrored bits protocol for protective relaying
- Bonus Energy & Utilities and/or Industrial IT/OT environment experience
OT Network Architect, Utilities Sector - Chicago, United States - West Monroe
Description
Are you ready to make an impact?
West Monroe is excited to hire a Network Architect for our growing Enterprise Technology Practice The architect will focus on designing, building, and deploying IT/OT solutions within secure critical infrastructure environments across Energy, Utilities, and other industry verticals. As a technology agnostic firm, consultants have the chance to learn innovative tools, new platforms, and modern processes while expanding their skillset into areas such as Infrastructure-as-Code. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth company with an employee-centric culture and solve some of the most complex networking challenges facing our clients.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
?
Based on pay transparency guidelines, the salary range for this role can vary based on your proximity to one of our West Monroe offices (see table below). Information on our competitive total rewards package, including our bonus structure and benefits is here. Individual salaries are determined by evaluating a variety of factors including geography, experience, skills, education, and internal equity.
Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our companys 401k plan, purchase shares from our employee stock ownership program and be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Employees will also receive unlimited flexible time off and ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of one year of employment.
West Monroe is a digital services firm that partners with companies in transformative industries to deliver quantifiable financial value. We believe that digital is a mindset and its something companies become, not something they do. We bring together diverse, multidisciplinary teams that use their expertise to develop and execute new ideas and ways of working.
At West Monroe, we invest in our people and care in a big way. We are growing the next generation of leaders who lead with inclusion, enabling us to address our clients most complex challenges. If youre looking for a place where youll feel supported, our team will help you grow. We believe that growth breeds opportunity for all. And know that when we come together, we can do what's never been done.
Our fast-paced culture and collaborative teams bring the energy and expertise needed to make an impact and deliver beyond expectations. If you are ready to set big goals with us, join us on our journey of building what matters for our clients, our people, and our communities.
West Monroeis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer?
We believe in treating each employee and applicant for employment fairly and with dignity. We base our employment decisions on merit, experience, and potential, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. To learn more about diversity, equity and inclusion at West Monroe,
If you are based in California, we encourage you to read West Monroes Notice at Collection for California residents, provided pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and linked?here.?