Lead Network & Communication Architect

As a Lead Network & Communication Architect, you will:

• Define and establish network and communication architecture principles that support enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives.
• Design secure interoperability models between Operational Technology (OT) and Enterprise IT environments to enable seamless and secure data exchange.
• Develop communication architectures for SCADA systems, operational support systems, industrial control systems, and sensor data integration.
• Define network segmentation, connectivity, and infrastructure standards aligned with cybersecurity and industry best practices.
• Lead the architecture and design of industrial communication networks supporting mission-critical operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, resilient, and secure network solutions across IT and OT landscapes.
• Support architecture governance activities by providing technical leadership, conducting design reviews, and ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture standards.
• Facilitate architecture workshops, technical discussions, and stakeholder engagements to align network solutions with business objectives.
• Develop and contribute to Project Start Architecture (PSA) documentation and other architectural deliverables.
• Identify risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and drive continuous improvement in network architecture and communication frameworks.

What You Bring to the Table:

• 10+ years of experience in Network Architecture, Communication Networks, or Industrial IT/OT Infrastructure.
• Strong expertise in Industrial Network Architecture and enterprise communication infrastructure.
• Proven experience designing and implementing SCADA communication networks and industrial control system connectivity.
• Hands-on experience with IT/OT networking and secure integration between enterprise IT and Operational Technology environments.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols and network communication standards.
• Extensive knowledge of network segmentation, secure connectivity, and infrastructure design principles.
• Experience integrating enterprise systems with industrial operational environments.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles related to industrial networks and critical infrastructure.
• Experience supporting architecture governance, solution reviews, and enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and technical leadership skills.

You should possess the ability to:

• Design secure, scalable, and resilient industrial network architectures supporting complex business and operational environments.
• Bridge communication between enterprise IT and Operational Technology teams while ensuring secure interoperability.
• Develop architecture standards and governance processes for network and communication infrastructure.
• Lead technical workshops and architecture review sessions with business and engineering stakeholders.
• Analyze complex network requirements and recommend effective architectural solutions.
• Balance operational reliability, performance, and cybersecurity requirements in network designs.
• Create high-quality architecture documentation, including Project Start Architecture (PSA) deliverables.
• Identify technical risks proactively and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Influence technical decisions while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation, best practices, and emerging networking technologies.

What We Bring to the Table:

• Opportunity to lead the design of enterprise-scale Industrial IT/OT network architecture and communication strategies.
• Exposure to large-scale digital transformation and critical infrastructure modernization initiatives.
• A collaborative environment where innovation, technical excellence, and knowledge sharing are highly valued.
• Opportunities to work with advanced industrial networking, SCADA, enterprise integration, and cybersecurity technologies.
• Challenging projects that provide professional growth and leadership opportunities.

Let’s Connect

Want to discuss this opportunity in more detail? Feel free to reach out.

Recruiter: Hema Murali

Phone: +31 20 369 0609 ; Extn :148

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hema-murali-315999329/