Hybrid Network Architect: IT/OT & Edge for Manufacturing

Access Computer Consulting; West Kirby; Hybrid; GBP 88,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Computer Consulting is seeking a Network Architect to support a major global manufacturing IT/OT and Edge programme in Liverpool. The role requires designing secure, resilient connectivity between enterprise IT, factory OT and locally hosted Edge infrastructure.

You will work on manufacturing IT/OT integration, network segmentation, and develop reusable designs with high-level and low-level documentation.

Qualifications

• Senior network architecture across large, distributed environments.
• Manufacturing IT/OT network integration and segmentation.
• LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, routing, switching and firewalls.
• Secure connectivity between enterprise IT, factory systems and Edge platforms.
• Network resilience, security and remote access.
• Develop reusable network designs, standards and HLD/LLD documentation.
• Experience with OT security frameworks such as IEC 62443.

Responsibilities

• Design secure, resilient network connectivity between IT, OT and Edge.
• Create reusable network designs, standards and HLD/LLD docs.
• Collaborate with factory engineering, security and infrastructure teams.
• Support a global manufacturing infrastructure programme.
• Ensure designs can be deployed across multiple sites with production safety.

Skills

Senior architecture

Manufacturing IT/OT

LAN/WAN

SD-WAN

Security

HLD/LLD docs

OT security

Tools

Purdue Model

IEC 62443

Job description

Access Computer Consulting is seeking a Network Architect to support a major global manufacturing IT/OT and Edge programme in Liverpool. The role requires designing secure, resilient connectivity between enterprise IT, factory OT and locally hosted Edge infrastructure.

You will work on manufacturing IT/OT integration, network segmentation, and develop reusable designs with high-level and low-level documentation.