IoT Architect

Houston, TX, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago
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Job Details

Skills

  • Asset Management
  • Inventory
  • Service Management

Summary

Job Title: IoT Architect – L3 (PLC / SCADA / IIoT)

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite/Hybrid as per client requirement)
Duration: 12+ Months

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced IoT Architect (L3) with strong expertise in industrial automation, OT/IT integration, and IIoT platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience in PLC, SCADA, HMI systems, industrial protocols, and enterprise integration for smart manufacturing environments.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and OPC UA-based systems
  • Work with industrial communication protocols including IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, MODBUS, OPC standards
  • Integrate industrial devices, machines, and equipment with MES systems for real-time data collection and analytics
  • Analyze manufacturing processes to identify optimization and automation opportunities
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and IT teams to align MES solutions with business goals
  • Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) for PLC/SCADA/HMI systems
  • Enable automation of manual processes using PLCs and controllers for IIoT connectivity
  • Design and implement IT-OT integration solutions using Kepware, Ignition, and similar industrial connectors
  • Work on IIoT platforms for device monitoring, productivity tracking, anomaly detection, and utilization analysis
  • Manage incident handling, escalation, and resolution of infrastructure issues
  • Perform device lifecycle management, firmware updates, driver management, and connectivity troubleshooting
  • Coordinate with OEMs and third-party vendors for issue resolution
  • Ensure system availability, monitoring, and health checks of industrial tools and platforms
  • Maintain service catalog, inventory, and equipment qualification records
  • Conduct regular maintenance and update technical documentation

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience in PLC, SCADA, HMI programming
  • Hands-on expertise with OPC UA, IEC protocols (101/104), DNP3, MODBUS
  • Strong understanding of networking: DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, Routers, Gateways
  • Experience with IoT protocols: MQTT, CoAP, AMQP
  • Expertise in IT-OT integration and industrial middleware (Kepware, Ignition)
  • Experience with MES integration and IIoT platforms
  • Knowledge of industrial automation and manufacturing systems
  • Strong troubleshooting and RCA skills for OT environments
  • Experience in service management and OT service operations

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in manufacturing or industrial automation environments
  • Knowledge of enterprise monitoring and asset management tools
  • Exposure to cloud-based IIoT architectures (AWS IoT, Azure IoT preferred)
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  • Dice Id: 10121103
  • Position Id: 8951251
  • Posted 6 hours ago
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