Security Architect
Posted 5 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Security Architect - IT/OT Modernization”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 7–10 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsCISSP, CISM, CCSP
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Security Architect – IT/OT Modernization
Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology | Energy & Utilities Focus
Are you ready to help secure and modernize the infrastructure that powers critical industries?
West Monroe is seeking a Security Architect to join our Cybersecurity & Enterprise Technology practice, with a primary focus on Energy & Utilities. This role sits at the intersection of cybersecurity, IT/OT integration, enterprise modernization, and emerging AI-enabled security capabilities.
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.
What You’ll Do
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Architect Secure IT/OT & Enterprise Environments
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- Design secure, scalable architectures across converged IT and OT environments
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- Secure integration of operational systems such as SCADA, EMS, ADMS, DERMS, and other industrial platforms with enterprise IT systems (ERP, CRM, analytics, cloud platforms)
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- Develop security reference architectures supporting IT/OT convergence and infrastructure modernization
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- Embed Zero Trust principles, segmentation, identity controls, and monitoring into modernized environments
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Lead Enterprise Cybersecurity Tooling Strategy
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- Evaluate, select, design, and implement enterprise cybersecurity solutions across:
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- Identity & Access Management (IAM) and privileged access
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- Network security and micro-segmentation
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- Endpoint detection & response (EDR/XDR)
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- SIEM and SOAR platforms
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- OT monitoring platforms (e.g., Dragos and other ICS security solutions)
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