What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Technology Solutions Architect position at OpenArc, LLC.?
OpenArc - Empowering Your Career. As a leading IT staffing firm, we are dedicated to connecting talented professionals with your ideal opportunities. We are currently seeking a qualified OT Solutions Architect to join our client’s organization and contribute to their ongoing success.
Job summary
We are seeking a Solution Architect to lead the strategic design and integration of Operational Technology (OT) systems that support the utility’s core business functions, including GIS, SCADA, AMI, and ETRM platforms. This role is responsible for developing architectural roadmaps, aligning technology initiatives with enterprise strategy, and enabling system-wide interoperability, scalability, and reliability.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of integrated system architectures across GIS, SCADA, AMI, and ETRM to ensure seamless data flow, resilience, and operational continuity.
- Define and maintain a multi-year technology roadmap for OT systems modernization, focusing on interoperability, cloud-readiness, cybersecurity, and scalability.
- Evaluate and select tools, platforms, and frameworks that meet the performance, reliability, and compliance needs of Delta’s utility operations.
- Collaborate with executives, IT, engineering, and operations leaders to align OT technology roadmaps with corporate strategy, regulatory requirements, and digital transformation goals.
- Establish architectural standards, governance models, and lifecycle planning for OT platforms and integrated systems.
- Conduct capability gap assessments and recommend innovative solutions that modernize infrastructure and improve cross-platform integration.
- Oversee the integration of spatial (GIS) and non-spatial (SCADA, AMI, ETRM) data sources, ensuring integrity, synchronization, and availability across platforms.
- Collaborate with internal and external (contractor) data engineers and developers to define data pipelines, APIs, and automation frameworks for enterprise data sharing and analytics.
Requirements:
- Experience designing, implementing, or managing OT and IT systems in utility, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
- Proven expertise in systems architecture with at least two of the following: ArcGIS Utility Network, SCADA (OSI Monarch), AMI systems, or ETRM platforms (Quorum).
- Strong understanding of system integration principles, APIs, data flows, and automation frameworks.
- Experience developing technology roadmaps, enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman), or digital transformation initiatives.
- Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure, edge computing, cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST), and data governance practices
At OpenArc, we prioritize your career success and strive to build exceptional technical teams for our clients. By understanding your experience and aspirations, we ensure to present you with rewarding and fulfilling opportunities.
As an employee of OpenArc and our clients, you will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package.
OpenArc is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.