Role: Solution Architect
Location: Work Locations (available):
Onsite
Duration : 1yr contract Extension more 1yr
Role Overview
The Solution Architect will focus on Operational Technology (OT) architecture, industrial systems, and infrastructure design. The role involves developing, governing, and enhancing OT architecture frameworks and ensuring alignment with enterprise IT and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Review, enhance, and expand OT Technology Architecture documents, including:
Design Patterns
Reference Architectures
Decision Trees
Architecture Standards
Identify gaps in existing architecture and develop new architecture artifacts and frameworks
Collaborate with stakeholders to:
Gather requirements
Translate requirements into technical architecture specifications
Align solutions with industry best practices
Review and validate:
Proposed changes to architecture documents
Architecture artifacts for leadership approval
Perform design governance and compliance reviews for OT project designs:
Ensure alignment with approved architecture standards
Provide guidance to solution architects and designers
Develop supporting documentation, including:
Requirements analysis
System architecture diagrams
Technical specifications
Cost estimates
Executive presentations and roadmaps
Act as OT Subject Matter Expert (SME):
Educate teams on OT architecture standards
Drive adoption of architecture frameworks
Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and OT best practices
Drive continuous improvement in OT architecture maturity and standardization
Required Skills & Experience
10+ years of experience in:
Operational Technology (OT) architecture
Industrial systems
Infrastructure design
Strong expertise in OT architecture frameworks, including:
Design Patterns
Reference Architectures
Decision Trees
Technology Standards
Hands-on experience with OT platforms and vendor ecosystems:
AVEVA
Rockwell Automation
Emerson
Deep understanding of:
Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
SCADA systems
IIoT environments
Experience designing and optimizing OT solutions aligned with enterprise IT and operational needs
Strong knowledge of:
Architecture governance models
Compliance frameworks
Industry best practices
Ability to translate business and operational requirements into technical architecture artifacts
Experience creating:
Architecture diagrams
Technical specifications
Roadmaps and solution blueprints
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex industrial environments
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with architects, engineers, and business stakeholders
Domain
OT Architecture
Industrial Systems
Infrastructure
Soft Skills
Analytical Thinking
Stakeholder Management
Leadership
Communication
Documentation Excellence
Certifications
TOGAF (preferred)
ISA/IEC certifications (good-to-have)
OT/ICS security certifications
Solution Architect - Operational Technology (OT) • Edmonton, AB, Canada
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