Solution Architect (OT Infrastructure)

Broster Buchanan; Northampton; On-site; GBP 83,025 - 110,700; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting firm seeks a Solutions Architect for a 9-month contract based in Northampton, UK. The ideal candidate will have a focus on designing infrastructure solutions within the operational technology space, working on projects like Anomaly Detection and IIoT architectures. This mid-senior level role involves collaborating with stakeholders, managing vendors, and ensuring compliance with architectural governance. The role will start ideally in late January or February 2026 and offers an opportunity to shape technical strategies within the OT portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience with operational technology (OT) infrastructure projects.
• Ability to produce high and low-level design documents.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks for architecture.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design OT infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements.
• Ensure compliance with technical governance and security standards.
• Maintain documentation of design and project progress.

Skills

Solution architecture

Infrastructure design

Vendor management

Stakeholder collaboration

Risk management

Job description

We have a requirement at one of our main customers for a Solutions Architect to work on some projects with an OT infrastructure bias.

Brief Summary

• Duration of 9 months, ideally with a start late Jan/Feb 2026.
• Architect role, designing solutions for infrastructure bias projects in the operational technology space.
• Projects will include Anomaly Detection solutions, Ignition stability and IIoT/Data Platform architecture.

The main purpose of the assignment is to provide solution architecture capability as part of the OT portfolio, with an infrastructure bias. Working as part of a project team to ensure design deliverables are completed within the agreed timeframes and to the required standard, adhering to the company's governance for technical architecture and project delivery.

OT Portfolio Capabilities

• Ensure business requirements are understood, documented, and agreed.
• Review existing information and where required undertake discovery of the OT environment to create a comprehensive AS-IS view of the current Architecture.
• Produce architectural artefacts in alignment with the agreed governance framework, completing the HLD and LLD documents as required.
• Work with the project manager to define and plan project activities, create work packages/runbooks etc., and track progress.
• Work with 3rd parties to evaluate new solutions, define requirements, and define/review SOWs.
• Implement a governance framework for ongoing control of the OT architecture and agree roles and responsibilities within the business.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, address concerns, and ensure their needs are met.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.

Project Focus

The assignment will be allocated to work on the OT Portfolio in the Solution Architect role, with focus on infrastructure. Projects are architecting the secure OT environment and monitoring, then adding additional capability through specific solutions.

Accountabilities

• Ensuring solutions are technically viable, consistent with wider technology strategy and standards, and meet the business requirements.
• Ensuring awareness and alignment to company's architecture governance for all assigned projects.
• Support a formal transition process of new governance and architectural principles into operation.
• Strategic Alignment: Ensure that the infrastructure design aligns with the organisation's and programme's strategic goals and objectives.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from planning to implementation.
• Compliance and Security: Ensure that the infrastructure meets all regulatory and security requirements.
• Vendor Management: Coordinate with vendors to procure necessary components and services, ensuring they meet the specified requirements.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation, including high and low-level design and provide regular reports on project progress and performance. Present to internal governance boards to gain approval at various stage gates.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting