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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Architect - Control Centre Ops - **Company:** National Energy System Operator - **Location:** Sindlesham, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £75,000.0 - £85,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), OpenShift, Computer Network Technologies, Togaf, Containerization, Information Technology, Operational Systems - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5820008525 ## About the Role * Strong strategic thinking and direction-setting capability. * Proven stakeholder engagement and influence at senior levels. * Ability to coach and mentor technical teams. * Experience with control centre or operational technology environments. * Knowledge of SCADA systems and real-time operational platforms. * Experience with Red Hat OpenShift and container platforms. * Strong infrastructure and networking knowledge. * Experience with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure. * Integration of bespoke systems with third-party vendor solutions. Desirable Experience * Experience within electricity system operations, utilities, or critical national infrastructure. * Exposure to hybrid IT/OT architectures and legacy modernisation. * Understanding of regulatory and safety requirements. Qualifications * Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience. * Architecture or cloud certifications (e.g. Azure, TOGAF) are advantageous. ## Description At National Energy System Operator, we're looking for an excellent addition to our Architecture Team, as a Lead Architect, Control Centre Ops. The Lead Architect - Control Centre Operations is responsible for defining and driving the architectural strategy, target state, and multi-year roadmap for systems that are critical to the safe, secure, and reliable operation of NESO's nationwide electricity control centre operations. This role provides technical and strategic leadership across a complex landscape of bespoke operational systems and third-party, off-the-shelf platforms, ensuring they evolve into a cohesive, resilient, and future-ready operational ecosystem that supports a modern, decarbonised energy system. This role can be based from Wokingham, Warwick, Glasgow, and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home as well as flexible working arrangements., * Define and own the end-to-end architectural vision for Control Centre Operations systems. * Develop and maintain a clear, pragmatic architecture roadmap. * Lead architectural decision-making across legacy and future platforms. * Provide architectural oversight for mission-critical operational systems including SCADA. * Ensure systems meet stringent availability, resilience, security, and safety requirements. * Guide integration of bespoke systems with vendor solutions. * Act as a trusted technical advisor to senior leaders and partners. * Collaborate across technology, cyber, infrastructure, and operations teams. * Engage with external suppliers to influence solution design and roadmaps. * Establish and uphold architecture standards and principles. * Provide architectural assurance for major change initiatives. * Provide technical leadership and mentoring. * Foster a culture of collaboration and architectural excellence. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment. 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