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OT Solutions Architect
OT Solutions Architect – Energy, Public & Finance Sectors (Sword)
At Sword, we lead the charge in delivering transformational business technology solutions for critical sectors like Energy, Public, and Finance. By leveraging proven technology, specialist teams, and domain expertise, we build resilient foundations in platforms, data, and business applications. Our mission is to use technology to solve complex business problems in alignment with our clients’ goals.
About the Role
As an OT Solutions Architect, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and implementing secure, scalable Operational Technology (OT) solutions that underpin some of the UK’s most significant critical national infrastructure programs.
Working within our Industrial Automation & Control Systems practice, you’ll partner with engineering, cybersecurity, and client teams to define end-to-end OT architectures across key technology domains, including:
- Security & governed access
- Networking & connectivity
- Hybrid hosting & cloud integration
- IT/OT convergence
This is a senior, client-facing role requiring leadership across multiple programmes. Your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with business stakeholders, technical specialists, and delivery teams to shape requirements.
- Balancing strategic architectural vision with hands-on programming execution.
- Ensuring solutions are secure, resilient, supportable, and aligned with enterprise standards—while meeting live OT demands.
Key Responsibilities
As the OT Solutions Architect, you will:
- Lead end-to-end OT solution architecture across high-value projects and programmes.
- Translate business requirements into secure, scalable, and technically sound designs.
- Design architectures in infrastructure, security, networking, and hybrid environments, including IT/OT integration.
- Develop and deliver high-quality solution designs, technical specifications, and architecture diagrams for non-technical and technical audiences.
- Compliance with enterprise architecture principles, industry standards, and operational requirements.
- Lead technical design reviews and provide guidance during implementation.
- Evaluate technologies, platforms, and suppliers to support programme objectives.
- Engage in procurement activities, defining technical requirements and assessing supplier proposals.
- Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams to resolve implementation challenges.
- Contribute to architecture governance, frameworks, and best practices within the Industrial Automation & Control Systems (IACS) practice.
- Balance strategic roadmaps with immediate business needs, fostering long-term OT capability growth.
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Requirements
Mandatory Experience & Skills
- Proven solution architecture experience in OT, ICS, or industrial environments.
- Deep understanding of Operational Technology, including:
- SCADA & control systems
- Industrial networking & remote operational environments
- Experience designing secure, scalable OT solutions with resilience & performance in mind.
- Strong expertise in networking, infrastructure, virtualisation, and real-time systems.
- Practical knowledge of IT/OT convergence and hybrid architectures.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).
- Ability to communicate effectively at both strategic and detailed technical levels.
- Proficiency in creating architecture documentation, specifications, and design artefacts.
- Strong stakeholder management skills for cross-functional engagements.
- Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
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Desirable Experience
- Background in energy, utilities, renewables, oil & gas, or other critical infrastructure sectors.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, such as:
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Remote access solutions
- SIEM (Security Information & Event Management)
- Software-defined networking
- Data integration platforms
- Awareness of industry standards and frameworks including:
- IEC 62443 (Industrial Security)
- NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)
- NIS/NIS2 (Network & Information Systems Regulations)
- Experience with architecture modeling tools (e.g., Bizzdesign).
- Familiarity with TOGAF or equivalent architecture methodologies.
- Preference for consultants with multi-client engagement experience.
Why Join Sword?
At Sword, we prioritise people, growth, and an inclusive culture. We invest in our teams through:
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Personalised Career Development:
- Custom development plans aligned with your goals.
- Learning & growth opportunities in a culture that encourages innovation.
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Flexible Working:
- Adaptable work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance ( requests evaluated on an individual basis).
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Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Competitive salary.
- Generous annual leave.
- Enhanced family-friendly benefits.
- Access to private health insurance & pension schemes.
- Well-being and support resources.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that every applicant is judged on their potential and skills. If some requirements don’t align with your profile, but you meet several others, we encourage you to apply—highlighting transferable skills and experience.
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