IT Technical Scada Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking an IT Technical Scada Architect in Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities:
* Accountable for the overall end-to-end technical design of SCADA systems; Ensures that system requirements are translated effectively into solutions and architectural assurance is performed by overseeing the planning, design, integration, and development for OT systems; Collaborates with Enterprise Architects and other Solution Architects to provide direction so that the organization can make appropriate design decisions
* Lead and mentor technical teams, providing guidance on SCADA system design, implementation, and ensures the success of system improvements
* Proactively interfaces with business users and IT to provide support for future business initiatives and projects; Actively participates and applies the vision of systems such as SCADA, Gas Distribution, and Meter Measurement in short and long-range roadmap planning and sequencing to meet business objectives; For these system domains, facilitates communication and activities between internal IT department and various levels of the organization and outside vendors and consultants; Builds consensus between multiple parties and educates business and IT staff on recommended solutions for implementation
* Drives impact assessment of any major change requests to requirements providing input to the Program Management Team and the appropriate governance/architect review for changes in scope and for the overall solution

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Information/Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, Information Systems or equivalent discipline from an accredited institution
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in any combination of SCADA, Meter Measurement, Distribution Systems, and Network Infrastructure
* Minimum of 8 years of direct work experience performing the duties & responsibilities of this position or performing duties closely related to the duties & responsibilities of this position
* Deep expertise in SCADA platforms, industrial communications protocols (Ex. Modbus), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) programming concepts, and industrial networking is crucial
* Deep technical knowledge in database design development. This includes expertise in SQL, data modeling, and familiarization with DBMS (Ex. SSMS)
* Possesses in-depth technical expertise of SCADA architecture, including redundancy, failover, and high-availability designs
* Ability to lead the design and implementation of SCADA systems, including RTUs, HMI, and communications protocols

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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