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Job Title: Infrastructure Architect Contractor/ Network Architecture
Location: Houston, TX - Onsite
Duration: Contract - 21 months
Pay Range: $114/hr $110/hr (W2)
Job ID: 372435
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking an Infrastructure Architect Contractor to join our clients project team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in network architecture and OT/ICS cybersecurity and a proven ability to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure and security outcomes in industrial environments.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop infrastructure architectures aligned to project specifications and business needs.
- Evaluate and recommend infrastructure technologies and tools to enhance system performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure components.
- Assess and solution for scalability, security, and disaster recovery across infrastructure and OT systems.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for designs, configurations, and standards.
- Lead OT/ICS cybersecurity architecture for industrial environments, including network segmentation and secure remote access.
- Develop reference architectures, blueprints, and roadmaps aligned to NIST 800-82 and IEC 62443.
- Select and deploy OT/ICS security technologies, and conduct security acceptance testing and validation.
- Perform consequence-based risk assessments and lead vulnerability management for OT/ICS assets.
- Design and implement OT/ICS monitoring, incident response plans, and ServiceNow-integrated workflows.
- Develop policies, standards, and training for OT cybersecurity governance and program maturity.
- Serve as a subject matter expert, lead project teams, mentor staff, and support proposals and solution development.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of Network Architecture experience
- Network architecture proficiency, including segmentation and secure connectivity in OT/ICS settings.
- Experience with OT/ICS cybersecurity frameworks and standards (NIST 800-82, IEC 62443).
- Hands-on with OT security tools such as Claroty, Palo Alto, Cradlepoint, CrowdStrike, and BeyondTrust.
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with Cisco network security, ServiceNow integrations, and Splunk for SIEM and analytics.
- Experience with TxOne and CrowdStrike Falcon Discover for IoT in industrial environments.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities for growth with global clients
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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