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The CI/OT Architect is responsible for establishing enterprise ownership of Operational Technology (OT) architecture and lifecycle governance across refinery environments. This role defines standards, provides technical design authority, and ensures consistency of OT systems supporting safe and reliable operations. This position bridges IT, engineering, and operations to guide implementation while maintaining cross-site alignment, long-term sustainability, and effective lifecycle management of critical OT infrastructure.
Job Responsibility:
Establish enterprise ownership of Operational Technology (OT) architecture and lifecycle governance across refinery environments
Define standards, provide technical design authority, and ensure consistency of OT systems supporting safe and reliable operations
Bridge IT, engineering, and operations to guide implementation while maintaining cross-site alignment, long-term sustainability, and effective lifecycle management of critical OT infrastructure
Establish and maintain enterprise OT architecture standards across refinery environments
Provide technical design authority for OT infrastructure including control systems, industrial networks, and integration platforms
Govern lifecycle management processes including patching, upgrade sequencing, and version alignment across sites
Lead architecture planning and technical oversight for OT infrastructure initiatives and modernization programs (e.g., OTPCN)
Define and enforce network segmentation, firewall, and secure access models within OT environments
Partner with site IT teams to guide implementation while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and corporate IT teams to align OT infrastructure with business objectives
Maintain documentation of architecture standards, configurations, and design decisions
Evaluate and recommend technologies, vendors, and solutions to support OT environments
Provide technical leadership and support during major incidents, outages, and troubleshooting scenarios
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements impacting OT systems
Support integration of OT systems with enterprise platforms, data historians, and analytics solutions
Drive continuous improvement of OT infrastructure maturity, scalability, and resilience
Maintain internal ownership of architecture and standards while leveraging contingent resources for execution
Requirements:
4 year / Bachelor's Degree (Required)
In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Two (2) or more years Experience in refining, oil & gas, petrochemical, or other process industries (Preferred)
Six (6) or more years Extensive experience with industrial networking, including Cisco switching/routing, network design, and segmentation strategies. (Required)
Preferred Certifications/Licensures: (CISSP, GICSP, CCNP/ PCNSE, TOGAF, or vendor-specific control system certifications)
Extensive experience with industrial networking, including Cisco switching/routing, network design, and segmentation strategies.
Hands-on experience configuring and managing Palo Alto and Cisco firewalls in secure OT environments.
Proven ability to design complex systems and lead cross-functional technical initiatives.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with cloud integration, data historians, and advanced analytics platforms.
Knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), including Yokogawa, Emerson DeltaV, Honeywell, and Foxboro, as well as SCADA systems and HMI technologies.
What we offer:
Up to a 10% match on 401K on your hire start, with a vesting timeline of only one year
Medical benefits that start on day one with a 30% premium rebate annually
Access to the Calm app for FREE
Additional annual incentives through performance management program