Contract | £750 per day | Inside IR35
London | 3 Days Onsite per Week
An experienced OT Architect is required for a leading organisation embarking on a large-scale Operational Technology and industrial network transformation programme. 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.
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 requirements.
Essential Experience
Proven experience as an OT Architect, ICS Architect, Industrial Network Architect, or similar role.
Strong knowledge of Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and SCADA environments.
Experience designing secure industrial networks and segmented architectures.
Strong understanding of:
SCADA
PLCs
DCS environments
Industrial Ethernet
Network segmentation
Firewalls
Remote access solutions
Zero Trust principles
Knowledge of industrial protocols such as:
Modbus
DNP3
OPC-UA
Profinet
EtherNet/IP
Experience with OT cyber security frameworks and standards including:
IEC 62443
NIST
NIS2
ISO 27001
Experience working within highly regulated environments.Desirable Skills
Cloud connectivity within OT environments (Azure or AWS).
Industrial IoT (IIoT) technologies.
Experience with OT monitoring and threat detection platforms.
Relevant certifications such as:
GICSP
CISSP
TOGAF
ISA/IEC 62443 certifications
Azure Security certifications
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
Salary description
£700.00 - £750.00 per day