Senior OT Solutions Architect

Senior Solution Architect (Operational Technology)

Location:

Ipswich, Suffolk (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days remote after probation) Salary:
Up to £95,000  7.5% bonus (depending on skills and experience)

Contract:

Permanent About the role This organisation is undertaking a significant programme to modernise and transform its Operational Technology (OT) landscape. As Senior Solution Architect (Operational Technology) , you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of critical operational systems that underpin the safe, reliable and sustainable delivery of essential services. Reporting to the Architecture Manager and based within the Strategy, Regulation and Support Services directorate, you will lead the architectural design and assurance of the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) estate.

You will define both current and future-state architectures, drive standardisation, and guide the adoption of innovative technologies including AI-enabled dispatch, fault prediction and agentic orchestration . This is a high-impact role where you will influence up to £20m of technology investment , working closely with senior stakeholders, delivery teams, suppliers and partners to ensure solutions are aligned to strategic objectives and architecture principles.

What you'll be doing Act as the technical design authority for the ADMS platform, ensuring solutions align with architecture, cyber security and operational standards Define, communicate and evolve current and target-state OT architectures Lead complex architectural transformations across multiple vendors and internal teams Develop and govern platform architecture life cycles, reference models, standards and design patterns Champion standardisation and minimise unnecessary customisation Produce roadmaps that enable frequent, incremental delivery of value Provide trusted advisory support to business leaders and delivery teams Review and assure technical designs through an Architecture Review Board Support areas such as data migration, environments, interfaces, legacy retirement and documentation Coach and mentor junior architects and technical team members Track and analyse performance metrics to optimise OT solutions What we're looking for You'll be an experienced senior architect who thrives in complex environments and can bridge the gap between business needs and advanced technology solutions.

Essential experience and skills:
Proven experience as a Senior Architect (or equivalent) in a large, complex IT or OT environment Strong knowledge of Operational Technology systems and middleware Hands-on experience with Advanced Distribution Management Systems (ADMS) Expertise in systems integration, APIs, data architecture and analytics Experience integrating on-premise platforms with cloud solutions Strong understanding of cyber security architecture, IAM and secure system design Experience working with technology and solution vendors Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to senior stakeholders Experience applying enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Archi Mate Comfortable working in Agile environments Desirable:
Experience in the utilities or electricity distribution sector Exposure to AI-enabled operational systems and predictive technologies