Operational Technology (OT) Architect

<p class="text-muted mb-3">OT Architect (Operational Technology Architect)</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Contract | £750 per day | Inside IR35</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">London | 3 Days Onsite per Week</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">An experienced OT Architect is required for a leading organisation embarking on a large-scale Operational Technology and industrial network transformation programme.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced OT Architect to play a key role in designing and securing critical operational environments across manufacturing, utilities, transport, energy, or other industrial sectors.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working closely with engineering, infrastructure, cyber security, and operational teams, you will define and deliver OT architecture strategies, standards, and roadmaps while ensuring alignment with both business and regulatory</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Essential Experience</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Proven experience as an OT Architect, ICS Architect, Industrial Network Architect, or similar role.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong knowledge of Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and SCADA environments.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience designing secure industrial networks and segmented architectures.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Strong understanding of:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">SCADA</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">PLCs</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">DCS environments</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Industrial Ethernet</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Network segmentation</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Firewalls</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Remote access solutions</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Zero Trust principles</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Knowledge of industrial protocols such as:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Modbus</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">DNP3</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">OPC-UA</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Profinet</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">EtherNet/IP</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience with OT cyber security frameworks and standards including:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">IEC 62443</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">NIST</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">NIS2</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">ISO 27001</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience working within highly regulated environments.Desirable Skills</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Cloud connectivity within OT environments (Azure or AWS).</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Industrial IoT (IIoT) technologies.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience with OT monitoring and threat detection platforms.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Relevant certifications such as:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">GICSP</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">CISSP</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">TOGAF</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">ISA/IEC 62443 certifications</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Azure Security certifications</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">IR35 Status: Inside IR35If you are an experienced OT Architect with a strong background in industrial networks, cyber security, and critical infrastructure environments, we'd be keen to hear from you</p>