OT Architect (IoT)

TL;DR

OT Architect (IoT): Leading the design, integration, and governance of Operational Technology (OT) systems, including SCADA, telemetry, and industrial automation, for a modern utilities environment with an accent on secure interoperability with enterprise IT/ERP and cloud ecosystems. Focus on embedding cybersecurity principles, driving IIoT adoption, and providing architectural leadership for critical utility operations.

Location: Role is focused on the UK Energy & Utilities market, requiring strong understanding and application of UK CNI security principles.

Company

hirify.global is a leading global provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses.

What you will do

• Lead the design, integration, and governance of end-to-end OT architectures including SCADA, RTUs/PLCs, telemetry, and field communications.
• Develop integration patterns between OT systems and enterprise IT/ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Maximo, and GIS asset management.
• Define secure data flows between plant control rooms, corporate networks, and cloud services, leading IIoT and edge computing adoption.
• Embed ISA/IEC 62443, NIS2, and UK CNI security principles into OT designs and conduct risk assessments.
• Provide architectural leadership for SCADA upgrades, control system migrations, and telemetry modernization programs.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, engineering managers, and IT/OT program teams.

Requirements

• Strong Utilities Operational Domain Knowledge, particularly in Water and Wastewater treatment.
• Expertise in defining solutions for data acquisition from operational systems and OT-IT Integration.
• Understanding of operational technology elements (PLCs, RTUs, SCADA systems) and process automation protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT).
• Enterprise Asset Management Domain Expertise for Utilities.
• Proficiency in Solution Design, Prototyping, Business & technology process mapping, and value streams.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice to have

• Expertise in Cloud Technologies, preferably Azure.
• Appreciation of IoT Technologies.
• Appreciation of Enterprise Architecture.

Culture & Benefits

• Energetic, collaborative, and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
• Opportunity to be part of a global community with over 300,000 associates.
• Focus on doing what’s right for people, clients, company, communities, and climate.
• Innovative environment to build a tailored career path.