Cybersecurity Architect

Job Title Cybersecurity Architect Location Albany, NY 1223 Duration 24 months Scope of Project The incumbent will serve as Lead Systems Architect for the Department of Transportation Transportation Safety Management and Operations (TSMO) Technology Program. This role provides the strategic vision and overarching blueprint for how Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) systems and capabilities will align with and enable the organization’s business strategy, ensuring secure, resilient, and integrated technology solutions that bridge IT and OT within transportation systems. Responsibilities Design high‑level and detailed technical architectures for converged IT/OT transportation systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and interoperability. Research, evaluate, and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, and solutions that meet specific requirements of transportation IT/OT convergence. Define strategies and blueprints for integrating disparate IT and OT systems, including data flow, communication protocols, and security mechanisms. Embed cybersecurity principles and best practices into architecture, including network segmentation, access control, and threat detection. Optimize performance and efficiency of transportation operations through effective data utilization and system integration. Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, operational teams, IT professionals, OT engineers, cybersecurity experts, and vendors to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Provide technical guidance to project teams throughout the lifecycle of solution development and implementation. Lead the development and execution of proofs of concept (PoCs) and prototypes to validate architectural designs. Create comprehensive architectural documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and design rationale. Ensure all designs adhere to relevant industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements for transportation and critical infrastructure. Design future‑proof solutions adaptable to evolving technology and operational needs. Qualifications 84 months of experience with IT Architecture, including Enterprise Architecture frameworks, cybersecurity, integration technologies, and IT infrastructure. 84 months of experience with IT/OT convergence in the transportation industry, covering networking protocols, IoT in transportation, cybersecurity, and real‑time systems. 72 months of experience with transportation management systems, traffic control, public transit operations, logistics, or related infrastructure; operational processes such as traffic management and emergency response. 60 months of experience architecting and delivering mission‑critical IT and OT projects, preferably in the transportation sector. 60 months of experience working with technology vendors and evaluating their IT and OT solutions in the transportation industry. 60 months of experience incorporating robust security measures into system architectures. 60 months of experience managing a team of solution architects, data architects, and business/systems analysts. #J-18808-Ljbffr