Cloud Architect Sr

Cloud Architect

Job Level: Architect

Job Location: Hybrid

Travel Expectations: 10%

Job Classification: Temporary (W2T) or Contractor (1099) 

Join Centric Consulting – A Culture You’ll Love

At Centric Consulting, we've cultivated a unique approach to business. Our business is built on three fundamental principles: Enjoy the people you work with, have fun, and do great work. These principles define our consulting model and have crafted one of the most vibrant cultures in the consulting industry – celebrating individuals, collaboration, and lifelong friendships. 

In this role, you will:

• Lead the technical architecture and strategy for the OT Cybersecurity Enhancement Program.
• Define and maintain OT cybersecurity reference architectures, standards, and design principles across manufacturing environments.
• Oversee technical architecture and implementation strategies for Backup & Recovery, Network Segmentation, and Visibility & Monitoring initiatives.
• Ensure cybersecurity solutions align with the Purdue Model, NIST CSF 2.0, ISA/IEC 62443, and enterprise security standards.
• Evaluate technologies and develop reference designs that strengthen cyber resilience while maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations.
• Review technical designs, architectural exceptions, and implementation approaches to ensure alignment with program objectives and security requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical advisor to OT Cybersecurity leadership, Plant Technology, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure teams, and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance throughout program planning, solution design, deployment, and transition to operations.

Who You Are:

• An experienced OT cybersecurity professional with a strong background in cybersecurity architecture and technical leadership.
• Knowledgeable in manufacturing and industrial environments, with an understanding of the unique requirements of operational technology (OT) systems.
• Familiar with the Purdue Model, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0, and ISA/IEC 62443 standards.
• Experienced in developing cybersecurity architectures, reference designs, technical standards, and implementation strategies.
• Able to evaluate security technologies and design solutions that balance cybersecurity, operational reliability, and manufacturing requirements.
• A strong technical leader who can collaborate across cybersecurity, plant technology, enterprise architecture, and infrastructure teams.
• Skilled at reviewing technical designs, guiding implementation decisions, and ensuring solutions align with established standards and program goals.

Total Rewards: 

We proudly offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive and well-rounded benefits package for full-time employees that have been designed to nourish your well-being, such as health coverage, wellness programs, 401K company match, self-managed PTO, and other unique incentives that celebrate your accomplishments.

• Remote and Hybrid Work
• Time Off When You Need It
• Benefits That Flex
• Professional Development

While benefits eligibility may vary for roles that are not full-time, we provide unique opportunities for growth, skill development, and more. Regardless of your role, you’ll be part of a collaborative environment where every team member contributes to our shared success.

Discover more about our benefits by exploring additional details here benefits.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1999 with a remote workforce, we combine the benefits of experience, flexibility, and cost efficiency to create tailored solutions centered on what’s best for businesses. Now numbering more than 1,400 employees in the U.S. and India, we’re committed to solving clients’ toughest problems and delivering on our mission of providing unmatched experiences.

Our purpose at Centric Consulting is to bring unmatched experiences to clients and employees. These aren't just words we use — it's how we became a company and who we are today. Providing an unmatched experience means we approach each other as human beings and lead with empathy and humility. It means we work diligently to ensure we are a place where everyone can create a sense of belonging and feel respected for who they are. 

What Makes Centric a Great Place to Work?

We know that creating and sustaining an authentically welcoming culture requires that we all play a part in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, from our business practice to how we show up for employees and communities. This is how we bring our mission and core values to life, working together to provide the highest quality services to our clients while allowing our employees to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the application or interview process.