IIoT & OT/IT Convergence Architect

Cadent Gas Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cadent Gas Ltd is seeking an IIoT Architect to define the target-state architecture for industrial IoT and ensure seamless OT/IT integration across the gas distribution network. The role sits in our Enterprise Architecture and Transformation function, guiding digital transformation and regulatory alignment.

You will influence investments, collaborate with senior leaders and shape edge-to-cloud strategies from field devices to cloud platforms to unlock secure, data-driven operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise or domain architecture within industrial/operational environments.
• Deep understanding of OT and IIoT systems (SCADA, PLCs, RTUs, telemetry, data historians).
• Knowledge of edge-to-cloud architectures, edge computing and edge analytics.

Responsibilities

• Define target-state IIoT and OT/IT convergence architecture.
• Shape data generation, secure integration and exploitation across the organisation.
• Lead architecture thinking across edge computing, IIoT platforms and cloud integration.
• Embed cyber resilience and regulatory compliance into IIoT design.

Skills

Enterprise/Domain architecture

IIoT expertise

OT/IT convergence

Edge computing

Data integration

Security/regulatory awareness

Stakeholder communication

Tools

MQTT

OPC UA

Modbus

DNP3

LoRaWAN

NB-IoT

5G

Job description

Cadent Gas Ltd is seeking an IIoT Architect to define the target-state architecture for industrial IoT and ensure seamless OT/IT integration across the gas distribution network. The role sits in our Enterprise Architecture and Transformation function, guiding digital transformation and regulatory alignment.

You will influence investments, collaborate with senior leaders and shape edge-to-cloud strategies from field devices to cloud platforms to unlock secure, data-driven operations.