Operational Technology (OT) Architect

prosource.it; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is seeking an Operational Technology (OT) Architect to enhance their OT vision and drive enterprise architecture. The role involves defining OT strategy, embedding compliance, and promoting IT/OT convergence. Ideal candidates should possess expertise in OT or critical infrastructure, along with strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a benefits package, including a pension scheme, medical insurance, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical & Dental Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in Operational Technology (OT), power systems, or critical infrastructure.
• Experience in IT / OT convergence and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Strategic mindset combined with deep technical expertise in OT systems.

Responsibilities

• Define the long-term OT strategy aligned with investment plans.
• Lead the definition and enhancement of enterprise OT architecture.
• Evaluate and lead strategic decision-making for OT platforms.

Skills

Proven expertise in Operational Technology (OT)

Experience in IT / OT convergence

Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

2710 - Operational Technology (OT) Architect (Contract or Permanent)

Our client is seeking an Operational Technology (OT) Architect to define and drive their OT vision, enhance enterprise architecture, and advise on future-proof solutions across the OT domain. This is a subject matter leadership role, partnering with OT business and technology SMEs, as well as IT and Cyber architects, to deliver resilient, scalable, and compliant OT solutions that support critical infrastructure and long-term strategic goals.

What you’ll do

• Define the long-term OT strategy aligned with investment plans and develop supporting roadmaps
• Lead the definition and enhancement of enterprise OT architecture, including standards, capability mapping, and reference architectures
• Embed compliance-by-design into OT solutions and ensure resilience against cyber and physical threats
• Promote convergence between OT and IT systems, focusing on capability alignment and interoperability
• Evaluate and lead strategic decision‑making for OT platforms and solutions

What to bring

• Proven expertise in Operational Technology (OT), power systems, or critical infrastructure, with a strong track record in architecture and strategic leadership
• Experience in IT / OT convergence and cross‑functional collaboration
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strategic mindset combined with deep technical expertise in OT systems
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage both technical and business audiences
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks (e.g., CAF) and critical national infrastructure requirements
• Sector experience within utilities or Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) is highly desirable

What You’ll Get in Return

For employees, we’re committed to recognising and rewarding hard work. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes Company Pension Scheme, Private Medical & Dental Insurance, Group Income Protection, Group Life Assurance, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme. We also invest in your development. If you choose to self‑study in your own time, we’ll fund your study materials and exam fees — and once you pass, you’ll receive an incentive bonus.

How to Apply

We’re committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you have any access needs or require adjustments at any stage of the application or assessment process, please let us know — we’re happy to support you.

Please note: All offers of employment will be subject to background checks and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

📍 Location: Remote with occasional visits to site (Central Belt, Scotland)

🔁Contract Type: We welcome applications from candidates seeking either contract or permanent opportunities.

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About us

prosource.it is a professional services provider in technology. Established as a traditional provider of managed IT services, prosource.it has evolved with industry and the rapid pace of change within the technology sector. We recognise the importance of people and business process in the successful adoption of technology and change. Our readiness to embrace and apply change comes from our people and we offer a variety of business services across the lifespan of successful technological deployment and adoption. We are a people centred business with a global workforce of 500 plus staff and contractors.

Our values are central to what we do and how we do it. We feel they are simple and easy to relate to, and we are always looking to welcome new people to the team who share our vision and values. We pride ourselves on being easy to deal with, agile and accepting of change across a wide range of challenging and rewarding roles. We are a team of ‘can do’ and ‘how can I help’ individuals committed to teamwork, partnership, service excellence and delivery.

🌐 www.prosource.it