IIoT Solution Architect

Anglian Water Services; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility company is seeking an experienced IIoT Solution Architect to design and maintain IIoT system architectures. Located in the UK, this hybrid position involves leading solution design and collaborating with various teams to ensure security and compliance. The ideal candidate has a degree in computer science or engineering, strong experience with IIoT systems, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. This role offers competitive benefits, including private healthcare and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Private healthcare

24-hour Virtual GP service

26 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Flexible benefits

Life Assurance

Enhanced family leave policies

Great discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and delivering architectures for IIoT and OT systems.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, telemetry systems, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with IIoT platforms and edge-to-cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain IIoT and OT architecture guardrails, standards, and reference designs.
• Lead the design of end-to-end IIoT solutions.
• Collaborate with OT engineers and business stakeholders to deliver compliant solutions.

Skills

IIoT architecture design

Stakeholder engagement

Cybersecurity principles

SCADA and telemetry systems

Cloud integration

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Azure IoT Hub

AWS IoT Core

Job description

Circa £50,000 (dependent on skills & experience)

Hybrid – base location Huntingdon, Peterborough or Lincoln

Permanent / Full-time / 37 hours per week (flexible working available)

Make every drop of your potential count… join our Digital, Data & Technology team

At Anglian Water, we’re transforming how we manage and optimise our operational technology through cutting-edge Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. This role is pivotal in shaping the architecture connects sensors, telemetry, and control systems into our digital ecosystem—ensuring resilience, security, and scalability for the future.

What you will be doing

• Define and maintain IIoT and OT architecture guardrails, standards, and reference designs.
• Lead the design of end-to-end IIoT solutions, from edge processing and connectivity to cloud integration and analytics.
• Assure internal and partner designs against agreed standards, providing governance and technical authority.
• Collaborate with OT engineers, IT architects, cyber security teams, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, compliant solutions.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement, supporting proof-of-concept initiatives and enterprise adoption.
• Promote health, safety, and wellbeing while embedding best practice and compliance across all IIoT deployments.

What does it take to be an IIoT Solution Architect?

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience designing and delivering architectures for IIoT and OT systems, ideally within utilities, manufacturing, or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, telemetry systems, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with IIoT platforms and edge-to-cloud architectures (e.g., Azure IoT Hub, AWS IoT Core, MQTT).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles for OT and IIoT environments, including zero-trust models.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work through complex, multi-vendor landscapes and enforce technical standards.
• Desirable: Understanding of water industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What’s in it for you?

• Private healthcare and physiotherapy
• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
• 26 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6% (Up to 18% combined)
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits and working culture
• Life Assurance (8x salary) and Personal Accident cover
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Great discounts and perks

Inclusion at Anglian Water

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We’re proud signatories of the Social Mobility Pledge, Race at Work Charter, and Armed Forces Covenant, and we’re a Disability Confident employer. Please don’t be put off if you don’t meet every requirement—if you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 04/01/26

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