Security Architect - IT/OT Modernization
West Monroe
| Company | West Monroe |
| Category | Uncategorised |
| Location | Chicago; Los Angeles; New York; San Francisco |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Are you ready to make an impact? 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
Architect Secure IT/OT & Enterprise Environments
Design secure, scalable architectures across converged IT and OT environments
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
Evaluate, select, design, and implement enterprise cybersecurity solutions across:
Identity & Access Management (IAM) and privileged access
Network security and micro-segmentation
Endpoint detection & response (EDR/XDR)
SIEM and SOAR platforms
OT monitoring platforms (e.g., Dragos and other ICS security solutions)
Data protection, DLP, and cloud security services
Develop integrated tooling roadmaps aligned to business risk, regulatory requirements, and operational resilience
Integrate OT and enterprise telemetry into unified SOC and monitoring environments
Transform Cybersecurity Operations
Assess and modernize IT and OT security operations capabilities
Architect and implement SIEM, SOAR, and next-generation detection & response solutions
Design SOC operating models that support hybrid IT/OT ecosystems
Leverage automation, orchestration, and advanced analytics to enhance detection and response outcomes
Design & Secure AI-Enabled Environments
Evaluate and design AI-enabled solutions that enhance cybersecurity operations, including:
AI-assisted threat detection and anomaly analysis
Automated investigation and response workflows
Predictive risk modeling and analytics
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
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