Data Architect - Operations Technology

• 7-9+ years in data architecture or advanced data engineering roles
• Strong proficiency in data architecture and data modeling
• Expertise in ETL, ELT, and modern data pipeline engineeringHands-on experience with Databricks and AWS (or similar cloud ecosystem)
• Experience working with structured, unstructured, event-driven, and time-series data
• Ability to design, interpret, and present architecture diagrams and system blueprints
• Strong understanding of data governance, security, and secure data movement practices
• Excellent communication skills-comfortable engaging both technical and non-technical partners

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience with Operational Technology (OT) data systems: SCADA, sensor/telemetry data, OSI PI, or similar
• Familiarity with networking constructs that enable secure cross-environment data movement
• Background building reusable data products or scalable enterprise data assets
• Prior experience in highly regulated industries such as utilities
• AWS or Databricks certifications

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
• Relevant cloud or data certifications are highly valued (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Databricks Certified Data Engineer)

$100 - $110 an hour

Health insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid time off, Vision insurance, Health savings account, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, At Trissential, we take pride in supporting our consultants with strong benefits, career development, and flexibility while you contribute to impactful client initiatives.

• Competitive Compensation -$100-$110 per hour. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents - Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Paid Time Off -Offers paid time away from work
• Minimal Travel - Up to ~3 times per year
• Flexible Work Environment - Remote with team collaboration across U.S. locations
• Career Growth - Opportunities for training, certifications, leadership exposure, and enterprise-level impact

Are you a seasoned data architect ready to shape the future of enterprise data? Trissential is partnering with our client to bring on a Data Architect - Operations Technology (OT) who thrives on modern data design, cloud platforms, and unlocking complex OT datasets. If you’re looking for a high-impact architecture role where your work directly fuels modernization and advanced analytics, this opportunity is for you.

What’s In It for You?

• Enterprise-level influence where your architecture decisions shape future data strategy
• Opportunity to modernize legacy environments and introduce cloud-first, scalable patterns
• Work with cutting-edge platforms like Databricks, AWS, and advanced OT data systems
• Partner with cross-functional teams across architecture, OT, and business domains
• A supportive, highly skilled 8-person architecture team committed to innovation

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Architect enterprise-wide data solutions spanning relational, flat file, IoT, and event-based sources
• Design and build scalable data pipelines, leveraging modern cloud tools and best practices
• Transform raw and OT data-sensor, time-series, and event streams-into reusable data products
• Guide secure data movement across highly segmented and sensitive environments
• Modernize legacy data patterns, recommending new approaches aligned to modern frameworks
• Produce architecture diagrams and artifacts for governance and technical review boards
• Collaborate with OT teams, architecture peers, and business data owners to drive adoption
• Lead modernization initiatives and influence stakeholders through technical credibility
• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies and best-fit architectural patterns