OT Systems ArchitectManufacturing & Distribution Technology100% remoteTitle: OT Systems Architect
Location: Hunt Valley, Maryland
Duration: 6 month to 1 year
Compensation: $55-$60 per hour
Work Requirements: , Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.
Skillset / Experience: Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Operational Technology (OT) Architect to help design and guide the deployment of technology solutions supporting manufacturing and distribution operations. This role will focus on building scalable architectures that connect industrial automation systems, plant-floor applications, enterprise platforms, and data environments across multiple facilities.
The ideal candidate brings strong experience working with manufacturing execution platforms, automation technologies, industrial networks, and enterprise integrations, along with the ability to translate operational requirements into reliable and secure technical solutions.
Core Responsibilities:
- Design integrated technology solutions that connect plant automation, manufacturing execution platforms, warehouse systems, and enterprise applications
- Develop architecture standards to support manufacturing operations across multiple facilities
- Provide technical leadership for MES platform deployments, including solutions such as TrakSYS and AVEVA
- Work closely with automation technologies including Rockwell Automation environments (FactoryTalk) and other industrial control platforms
- Architect solutions supporting SCADA environments and plant visualization systems
- Define integration patterns between industrial systems and enterprise applications using technologies such as OPC UA, MQTT, REST APIs, and event-based messaging
- Lead data architecture design including historians (e.g., OSIsoft PI System) and enterprise data platforms
- Establish architecture standards aligned with ISA-95 and Purdue Model concepts
- Design plant data architectures that incorporate industrial historians and enterprise analytics platforms
- Support secure OT environments by aligning designs with modern industrial cybersecurity practices, including segmented networks and controlled remote access
- Collaborate with teams across controls engineering, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications
- Provide architecture guidance and technical governance for initiatives impacting plant systems and operational technologies
Required Experience:- Approximately 10+ years of experience supporting industrial systems, manufacturing technology, or OT architecture
- Hands-on familiarity with PLC platforms such as Rockwell ControlLogix / CompactLogix or Siemens S7 environments
- Strong understanding of SCADA and HMI technologies
- Experience implementing or supporting manufacturing execution systems (MES) including platforms such as TrakSYS or AVEVA
- Experience connecting plant systems with enterprise applications such as SAP or Oracle
- Knowledge of industrial communication standards including OPC UA, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP
- Experience designing environments that span edge systems, on-premises infrastructure, and cloud platforms
- Familiarity with industrial data historians and real-time operational data architecture
- Understanding of OT security frameworks and industrial network segmentation practices
Preferred Background:- Experience supporting large manufacturing organizations with multiple facilities
- Previous work in industrial automation, controls engineering, or systems integration
- Familiarity with warehouse technologies and WMS system integrations
- Exposure to cloud environments such as Azure or AWS supporting industrial or IIoT solutions
- Certifications related to industrial cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, or automation technologies
Our benefits package includes: (EXCLUDE on perm placements)
About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a leading expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our tailored offerings include a wide variety of professional services, project solutions, managed services, and talent resources, all bolstered by our strategic partnerships with cutting-edge technology services. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at
INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Overview:We are looking for an experienced Operational Technology (OT) Architect to help design and guide the deployment of technology solutions supporting manufacturing and distribution operations. This role will focus on building scalable architectures that connect industrial automation systems, plant-floor applications, enterprise platforms, and data environments across multiple facilities.The ideal candidate brings strong experience working with manufacturing execution platforms, automation technologies, industrial networks, and enterprise integrations, along with the ability to translate operational requirements into reliable and secure technical solutions.Core Responsibilities:- Design integrated technology solutions that connect plant automation, manufacturing execution platforms, warehouse systems, and enterprise applications
- Develop architecture standards to support manufacturing operations across multiple facilities
- Provide technical leadership for MES platform deployments, including solutions such as TrakSYS and AVEVA
- Work closely with automation technologies including Rockwell Automation environments (FactoryTalk) and other industrial control platforms
- Architect solutions supporting SCADA environments and plant visualization systems
- Define integration patterns between industrial systems and enterprise applications using technologies such as OPC UA, MQTT, REST APIs, and event-based messaging
- Lead data architecture design including historians (e.g., OSIsoft PI System) and enterprise data platforms
- Establish architecture standards aligned with ISA-95 and Purdue Model concepts
- Design plant data architectures that incorporate industrial historians and enterprise analytics platforms
- Support secure OT environments by aligning designs with modern industrial cybersecurity practices, including segmented networks and controlled remote access
- Collaborate with teams across controls engineering, IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications
- Provide architecture guidance and technical governance for initiatives impacting plant systems and operational technologies
Required Experience:- Approximately 10+ years of experience supporting industrial systems, manufacturing technology, or OT architecture
- Hands-on familiarity with PLC platforms such as Rockwell ControlLogix / CompactLogix or Siemens S7 environments
- Strong understanding of SCADA and HMI technologies
- Experience implementing or supporting manufacturing execution systems (MES) including platforms such as TrakSYS or AVEVA
- Experience connecting plant systems with enterprise applications such as SAP or Oracle
- Knowledge of industrial communication standards including OPC UA, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP
- Experience designing environments that span edge systems, on-premises infrastructure, and cloud platforms
- Familiarity with industrial data historians and real-time operational data architecture
- Understanding of OT security frameworks and industrial network segmentation practices
Preferred Background:- Experience supporting large manufacturing organizations with multiple facilities
- Previous work in industrial automation, controls engineering, or systems integration
- Familiarity with warehouse technologies and WMS system integrations
- Exposure to cloud environments such as Azure or AWS supporting industrial or IIoT solutions
- Certifications related to industrial cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, or automation technologies
About INSPYR SolutionsTechnology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients'' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.#IND-TELECOM
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