Solutions Architect

Purpose of the Role

Lead the architectural design and governance of secure technology solutions that bridge corporate IT infrastructure with site-based Operational Technology (OT/SCADA). This position owns the structural design frameworks required to protect critical utility infrastructure through advanced data protection, immutable backup strategies, and comprehensive disaster recovery (DR) capabilities.



Key Responsibilities

  • IT/OT Integration: Architect secure, high-availability interfaces connecting enterprise systems with critical industrial control systems (ICS/SCADA), utilizing industry blueprints like the Purdue Model.

  • Data Resilience & Immutability: Design and govern advanced data protection roadmaps, focusing heavily on immutable (WORM) and air-gapped backup solutions to secure infrastructure against ransomware and sophisticated cyber threats.

  • Disaster Recovery: Define, model, and maintain end-to-end Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) architectures to guarantee 24/7 uptime of critical operations.

  • Architecture Governance: Produce high-level (HLD) and low-level designs (LLD) utilizing enterprise modeling standards like TOGAF and ArchiMate.



Requirements

  • Proven track record as a Solutions Architect within a regulated utility (Water, Power, Gas) or CNI environment.

  • Deep technical literacy in IT/OT convergence, network zoning, and cybersecurity standards (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST, ISO 27001).

  • Mastery of enterprise-grade backup infrastructure, data immutability concepts, and complex DR failover testing.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Details

Company
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
Location
London, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contract
Salary
£500 - £650/day
Posted