W-WW Industrial Control System (ICS) Architect

Niagara Region; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Niagara Region seeks a W-WW ICS Architect to lead design, cybersecurity, resilience, and lifecycle management of water and wastewater OT systems. You’ll establish enterprise architecture, technical standards, and governance for capital projects while serving as senior technical authority.

You will oversee firewall configs, network segmentation, and secure remote access; develop roadmaps, standards, and risk mitigations; collaborate with IT and operations to ensure reliable, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in industrial control systems, SCADA, automation, or OT.
• Knowledge of ICT cybersecurity controls and industry frameworks (ISA/IEC 62443, NIST).
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA, OT protocols, and secure deployment.
• Must obtain relevant professional certification or be eligible for CET.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical leadership for design, standards, and lifecycle of ICS/OT environments.
• Configures and maintains security controls, firewalls, and network segmentation.
• Develops technical requirements and governance for capital projects and initiatives.
• Develops roadmaps, modernization plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversees projects to ensure architecture and cybersecurity standards are met.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Technical leadership

OT/ICS knowledge

Education

Electrical or Electronics Engineering degree

Minimum 5 years ICS/SCADA/OT experience

ISA/IEC 62443 knowledge

OACETT CET qualification understood

Tools

PLCs

SCADA systems

Industrial firewalls

Networking: Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP, OPC

Job description

Job Opening

Job Title: W-WW Industrial Control System (ICS) Architect

Job Opening Id: 46368

# Required: 1

Business Unit: Public Works Division: Water & Wastewater

Worksite: Integrated Systems Standard Hours: 40.00 / week

Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Grade: 6 Salary Range: $105,330.00 - $123,910.00

Post Date: 2026-10-09 Close Date: 2026-10-16

Job Description

Job Summary

Salary Pending Review

Reporting to the Manager, W-WW SCADA, the W-WW Industrial Control System (ICS) Architect provides technical leadership for the design, cybersecurity, resilience, and lifecycle management of the Region's industrial control systems supporting water and wastewater operations. Establishes enterprise architecture, technical standards, and cybersecurity requirements to ensure industrial control systems are secure, reliable, resilient, and aligned with operational, regulatory, and corporate objectives. Provides technical oversight and governance for capital projects, operational improvements, and technology initiatives while serving as the senior technical authority for industrial control system architecture.

Education

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and qualifications may be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in industrial control systems, SCADA, automation, or operational technology, including the development of system architecture, technical standards, and ICT cybersecurity controls.
• Knowledge of modern ICT/OT network architecture, such as the Purdue Model and experience developing technical standards, architecture, and governance frameworks for industrial control systems.
• Knowledgeable in programmable logic controllers (PLCs), SCADA systems, communications protocols, and control system architecture, including the application, integration, and secure deployment of common OT protocols used in water and wastewater environments (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP and RTU, OPC, and serial-based protocols). Knowledgeable in operational technology cybersecurity principles, risk management, and recognized industry frameworks such as ISA/IEC 62443 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Demonstrated understanding of network architecture and the OSI model, with the ability to apply Layer 2 – Layer 7 concepts to the design, segmentation, troubleshooting, and cybersecurity of ICT/OT networks.
• Must obtain Class I Treatment Certificate/Licence within 30 months of hire (requires 2 years of valid operational experience, at 50% credit).
• Must be certified or eligible and obtain c ertification with the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technician and Technologists (OACETT) as a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.).

Knowledge Responsibilities

Provides technical leadership for the design, standardization, and long-term evolution of the Region's water and wastewater industrial control systems. (35% of the time)

• Develops technical standards, guidelines, design practices, and architectural principles supporting the consistent implementation and operation of industrial control systems.
• Configures, administers, monitors, and maintains industrial firewalls and associated security controls within Water and Wastewater OT environments; manages firewall rules, network zones and conduits, secure remote-access controls, logging, configuration backups, firmware updates, and documented change-control processes.
• Establishes technical requirements and design standards for capital projects, operational improvements, and technology initiatives.
• Develops lifecycle, modernization, and technology roadmaps to support reliable, resilient, and sustainable operations.
• Recommends technology renewal priorities and lifecycle strategies to support the long-term viability, reliability and performance of industrial control systems.
• Evaluates emerging technologies and recommends improvements to system performance, reliability, and resilience.
• Provides technical guidance to engineering staff, consultants, contractors, and project teams.

Establishes and maintains the cybersecurity framework protecting the Region's water and wastewater industrial control systems. (30% of the time)

• Develops and maintains cybersecurity standards, policies, and technical controls for operational technology environments.
• Conducts cybersecurity risk and architecture assessments, identifies gaps and recommends mitigation strategies to improve system security and resilience.
• Establishes standards for backup, disaster recovery, system resilience, and business continuity to support reliable industrial control system operations.
• Serves as the primary technical liaison between Water-Wastewater Operations and Corporate Information Technology for operational technology cybersecurity.
• Monitors industry trends, changes in cybersecurity threats, regulatory requirements, and industry standards, recommending improvements as appropriate.

Provides technical oversight to ensure industrial control system projects comply with approved architecture, engineering, and cybersecurity standards. (25% of the time)

• Provides technical review and recommendations for industrial control system designs, modifications, and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with approved architecture, cybersecurity, and resilience standards.
• Provides specialized technical advice to support project planning, procurement, operational improvements, and technology investment decisions.
• Supports project teams by providing specialized technical expertise throughout planning, design, construction, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Develops technical specifications and engineering requirements for industrial control system infrastructure, software, and services.
• Works collaboratively with operational staff to ensure technology solutions support reliable and efficient service delivery.

Provides technical expertise and leadership to strengthen organizational capability and support continuous improvement. (10% of the time)

• Provides expert technical advice to management regarding industrial control systems, operational technology cybersecurity, technology risks, and strategic investment decisions.
• Provides mentoring, coaching, and technical guidance to SCADA staff, engineering personnel, consultants, and contractors.
• Develops technical procedures, design guidance, templates, and documentation standards supporting consistent implementation across the organization.
• Promotes continuous improvement through technology evaluation, lessons learned, and the adoption of leading practices.
• Participates in and supports emergency planning, incident investigations, and recovery planning related to industrial control systems.

Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Special Requirements

• Must maintain ability to travel in a timely manner to other offices, work locations or sites as authorized by the Corporation for business reasons.
• In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate.
• Regional staff strive to enable the strategic priorities of council and the organization through the completion of their work. Staff carry out their work by demonstrating the corporate values.

About Us

Niagara Region serves a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000 and is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and community partners, the Region delivers high-quality programs and services that support the well-being of individuals, families and communities. Nestled between Lakes Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula is home to fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls, vibrant modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, and communities rich in history, recreation and culture. With a temperate climate, breathtaking countryside and easy access to neighbouring New York State, Niagara attracts more than 14 million visitors each year, along with new residents and businesses. Niagara Region values diversity in background and experience and is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the community it serves, strengthening programs and services across Niagara. While specific qualifications are important for certain roles, we invite individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. Our recruiters will evaluate your suitability for the role.

We confirm that we do not use AI in screening of applicants, and this position is an existing vacancy.