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ICS Security Architect

Omaha, NE · Hybrid

$58.50 - $75.75/hr

In the role of ICS Security Architect, you will be responsible for supporting regulated cloud, SaaS, federal enclave, and high-compliance architecture priorities. Secondary support may include ...

ICS Security Architect

$66.50 - $86/hr

In the role of ICS Security Architect, you will be responsible for supporting regulated cloud, SaaS, federal enclave, and high-compliance architecture priorities. Secondary support may include ...

The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in enterprise network security architecture, industrial control system (ICS) security, cloud networking, and security strategy, with the ability ...

Network Architecture & Security * Architect, configure, and manage routing, switching, and firewall ... Two or more years of experience with Industrial Control Systems (ICS) networks * Experience with ...

Communicate complex product security and architecture trade-offs in a clear, outcome-focused way to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, from senior ICs to senior leadership. * Mentor and ...

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How much do ics security architect jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for ics security architect in the United States is $71.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62.50 and $80.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ICS Security Architect?

An ICS Security Architect is a professional responsible for designing and implementing security measures to protect Industrial Control Systems (ICS) such as SCADA, DCS, and PLCs. These systems are commonly used in critical infrastructure sectors like energy, manufacturing, and utilities. The architect evaluates risks, develops security policies, and ensures the safe integration of operational technology (OT) with IT systems. Their work is crucial to prevent cyberattacks that could disrupt essential services or cause physical damage. They often collaborate with engineers, IT staff, and management to maintain the safety and reliability of industrial operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ICS Security Architect?

To thrive as an ICS Security Architect, you need deep knowledge of industrial control systems, cybersecurity principles, risk assessment, and often a degree in computer science or engineering. Familiarity with security frameworks (such as NIST or ISA/IEC 62443), network monitoring tools, and certifications like CISSP or GICSP are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help address complex threats and guide multidisciplinary teams. These skills are crucial for safeguarding critical infrastructure, ensuring operational continuity, and mitigating cyber risks unique to industrial environments.

How does an ICS Security Architect typically collaborate with engineering and operations teams in industrial environments?

An ICS Security Architect works closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure that security measures are seamlessly integrated into industrial control systems without disrupting core processes. This role often involves conducting risk assessments, advising on secure system designs, and helping to create incident response plans tailored to operational technology. Regular communication and joint workshops are common, as the architect must balance security needs with operational continuity and safety. Collaborative problem-solving and a strong understanding of both IT and OT environments are essential for success in this position.

What is the difference between Ics Security Architect vs Ics Security Engineer?

AspectIcs Security ArchitectIcs Security Engineer
CertificationsGICSP, CISSP, CISAGICSP, CISSP, Security+
Work EnvironmentDesigning security frameworks for industrial control systemsImplementing and maintaining security measures in ICS environments
Employer & IndustryManufacturing, energy, utilitiesIndustrial facilities, critical infrastructure
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding strategic security roles in ICSLearning about operational security tasks in ICS

The Ics Security Architect focuses on designing and planning security frameworks for industrial control systems, while the Ics Security Engineer implements and manages these security measures. Both roles require similar certifications and work within the same industries, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Ics Security Architect job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $149,349 per year, or $71.8 per hour.

ICS Security Architect

Omaha, NE • Hybrid

Signature Performance, Inc
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees

$58.50 - $75.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Lead security architecture planning, design recommendations, and implementation guidance for regulated SaaS solutions, federal cloud environments, high-compliance enclaves, and hybrid/on-premises deployments.

  • Define authorization boundaries, trust zones, data flows, interconnections, and inheritance, and translate security requirements into secure designs, standards, and implementation guidance.

  • Lead threat modeling, security design reviews, risk assessments, and develop security architecture artifacts such as SSPs, control narratives, diagrams, and standards.


Signature Performance rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

About You

You are a person who is passionate about leading security architecture planning and design recommendations for regulated SaaS, cloud, on-premises, hybrid, and future multi-cloud environments, including Azure Government and other federal or high-compliance environments. We need someone who has experience translating FedRAMP Moderate/High, NIST, FIPS, HIPAA, FISMA, CMMC, and other applicable security requirements into technical designs, implementation guidance, standards, and audit-ready evidence, with depth in identity, authentication and authorization, password less access, PIV/CAC, federal integrations, encryption, segmentation, logging, DevSecOps, and continuous monitoring).

In the role of ICS Security Architect, you will be responsible for supporting regulated cloud, SaaS, federal enclave, and high-compliance architecture priorities. Secondary support may include corporate and enterprise security architecture initiatives as business priorities require, consistent with the position's responsibility to advance Signature's security posture across cloud, on-premises, hybrid, and SaaS environments.

  • Tell us about your experience with Information, Security & Architecture.
  • Are you a team player and a self-motivator?
  • We are counting on you to manage multiple projects using your problem-solving skills.
  • We are looking for someone UNCOMMON. What is uncommon about you?

Are you highly committed? Are you team-oriented? Do you value professionalism, trust, honesty, and integrity? If so, we cannot wait to meet you.

About The Position

  • Lead security architecture planning, design recommendations, and implementation guidance for regulated SaaS solutions, federal cloud environments, high-compliance enclaves, and hybrid/on-premises deployments.
  • Define authorization boundaries, trust zones, data flows, interconnections, and inheritance.
  • Translate FedRAMP Moderate/High, NIST, CMMC, HIPAA, FISMA, FIPS, and other applicable security requirements into secure designs, standards, implementation guidance, and evidence.
  • Design IAM, least privilege, passwordless, PIV/CAC, privileged/service access, and federal integrations.
  • Define and recommend FIPS-aligned cryptography, PKI, key/secret management, TLS/mTLS, and encryption patterns.
  • Establish secure Azure, Azure Government, on-premises, hybrid, and multi-cloud patterns.
  • Design reusable security architecture patterns that can be adapted across customer-managed, company-managed, SaaS, cloud-hosted, on-premises, and hybrid deployment models.
  • Evaluate deployment models, shared-responsibility boundaries, authorization boundaries, inherited controls, customer-managed responsibilities, and interconnection risks to ensure security requirements are clearly defined and supportable.
  • Lead threat modeling, security design reviews, risk assessments, and development of security architecture artifacts.
  • Embed SAST/SCA/DAST, SBOM, secrets, IaC, container, and release gates into DevSecOps.
  • Define logging, SIEM, audit, continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, and POA&M requirements in coordination with responsible operational teams.
  • Develop SSPs, control narratives, diagrams, interconnections, standards, and evidence.
  • Support SaaS, federal, corporate, and enterprise security architecture initiatives as business priorities require, with primary focus on regulated technology environments and high-compliance architecture needs.
  • Assess vendor, contractor, supply-chain, and shared-responsibility risk; recommend action.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be able to meet applicable federal background, credentialing, and access requirements, including NACLC or successor federal suitability/clearance requirements when applicable.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience.
  • CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or comparable advanced certification strongly preferred.
  • Eight (8)+ years of progressive experience in information security, security architecture, application security, cloud security, or related regulated-technology environments.
  • Deep expertise: FedRAMP Moderate/High; NIST 800-53/171; CMMC; FIPS; HIPAA; FISMA.
  • Azure/Azure Government, on-premises, and hybrid experience; multi-cloud preferred.
  • Expert IAM: OIDC/SAML, MFA/passwordless, PIV/CAC, PKI, RBAC/ABAC, and PAM.
  • Experience with VA or other federal-customer integrations.
  • Architecture artifacts: boundaries, data flows, threat models, interconnections, and ADRs.
  • Experience with SSPs, POA&Ms, ConMon, 3PAO/audit, assessments, and evidence.
  • Experience supporting security architecture for SaaS offerings operating in regulated or federally authorized environments, including shared-responsibility models, inherited controls, customer responsibility matrices, system interconnections, evidence support, and continuous monitoring obligations.
  • Experience designing security patterns for configurable workflow, case management, or business process automation platforms that may be deployed across cloud, on-premises, hybrid, or customer-managed environments.
  • SIEM, vulnerability management, DevSecOps, API security, Zero Trust, segmentation, and keys.
  • Proficient understanding of computer and network systems, security protocols, vulnerability assessment tools, security software, and secure system design.
  • Skilled in technical writing, including IT security policies, procedures, standards, reports, control narratives, and architectural drawings.
  • Strong decision leadership, risk communication, vendor management, and prioritization.

About Us

You are uncommon. We are, too. We are looking for people to help us in our mission of working hard at lowering healthcare administrative costs for federal government agencies, payers, and providers. At Signature, our mission is to improve the health of our clients' business and make the lives of the people we work with better. As we continue to experience exponential growth, we are looking for uncommon individuals to enhance our vision. We will continue to accomplish our mission by leading with our values of Passion, Courage, Integrity, and Respect in all interactions, making us a consistent annual Best Places to Work organization. We need uncommon leaders with uncommon qualities to shape our uncommon culture and achieve our uncommon mission.

About the Benefits

When you are a member of Signature Performance, you are a part of a solutions-based organization where the values of passion, integrity, courage, and respect are the driving forces behind all our decision-making. We trust you to do important work and bring the best version of yourself to work every day, so we want to help you achieve a work-life balance while consistently challenging yourself. Signature believes in fully developing each one of our Associates. Our performance-driven philosophy boasts competitive pay and additional position specific incentives, where world-class training and development, resources, and events drive our award-winning culture where everyone thrives.

  • Health Insurance
  • Fully Paid Life Insurance
  • Fully Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Professional Development and Tuition Assistance Program
  • 401(k) Program with Employer Match
  • U.S. Citizenship or naturalized citizenship is required for this position.
  • All work on all positions at Signature Performance must be completed in the continental United States, Alaska, or Hawaii.

Signature Performance requires candidates to participate in interviews with their camera enabled. Interviews may be recorded for evaluation, training, quality assurance, and hiring purposes. Candidates will be provided the opportunity to consent during the application process and notified before recording begins. These requirements are applied consistently to all applicants and are a condition of participation in the selection process. Failure to meet these requirements may result in removal from consideration. Candidates who have questions, concerns or require accommodation regarding recording should notify the Talent Attraction & Strategy team before proceeding.


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