Security Architect - IT/OT Modernization

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

Strengthen Governance, Risk & Compliance

Lead security posture and maturity assessments

Design and implement programs aligned to frameworks such as:

NERC CIP

IEC 62443

NIST CSF / 800-53

ISO 27001

Align AI, IT, and OT security controls with regulatory and compliance requirements

Support audit readiness and control validation initiatives

Drive Client & Practice Impact

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

What You Bring

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

Why West Monroe?

Deep Energy & Utilities expertise with cross-industry exposure

Opportunity to shape IT/OT modernization and AI-enabled security transformation

Entrepreneurial, employee-centric culture

High-impact consulting work across critical infrastructure organizations

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 company’s 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. Eligibility for ten weeks of paid parental leave will also be available upon hire date.

Seattle or Washington, D.C.

$203,200—$239,100 USD

Los Angeles

$212,900—$250,500 USD

New York City or San Francisco

$222,500—$261,900 USD

A location not listed above

$193,500—$227,700 USD