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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Industrial IT/OT Integration Specialist - **Company:** ZS - **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Fusion, Data Integration, Data Integrity, Data Structures, Middleware, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Python (Programming Language), Modbus, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), OLE for Process Control, OPC Unified Architecture, SQL Databases, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Technical Data Management Systems, Digital Twin, Data Storage Technologies, Data Ingestion, Data Lakes, Yield Optimization, Information Technology, Low Latency, Bacnet, Apache Kafka, Data Pipelines, GXP - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2e758666dafbe3df ## About the Role * Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical), Computer Science, or equivalent experience. * Experience: 5+ years of experience in manufacturing data engineering, OT systems, or industrial IoT (IIoT). * Technical Expertise: + Data Middleware/Platforms: Deep expertise in Ignition, Kepware, HighByte Intelligence Hub, or Cognite. + Industrial Protocols: Advanced knowledge of OPC UA/DA, MQTT, BACnet, Modbus. + Data Structures: Strong understanding of ISA 95 and ISA 88 standards. + Cloud/IT Integration: Experience with Kafka, SQL, Python, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). * Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of manufacturing levels 2-4 and data flow architecture. * Regulatory: Proven experience with GMP validations in a regulated industry. Additional skills: * Experience in Life Science, Pharmaceutical, or Continuous Manufacturing industries. * Experience leading or implementing digital transformation roadmaps (IIoT). * Experience designing Digital Twins * Fluency in English * Client-first mentality * Intense work ethic * Collaborative spirit and problem-solving approach ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Industrial IT/OT Integration Specialist to plan, design, and deliver Unified Namespace (UNS) related architecture, enterprise data integration strategy. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between OT and IT, enabling secure, contextualized, and reliable data flow from the shop floor (Level 2/3) to enterprise systems (Level 4). This role is critical to advancing our Smart Manufacturing roadmap, supporting predictive maintenance, yield optimization, and digital twin initiatives, particularly within a GMP-regulated life science environment. What you'll do: * UNS Architecture & Data Modeling: Lead the design and implementation of a Unified Namespace (UNS) using MQTT and sparkplug B, standardizing ISA-95 equipment hierarchies, ISA-88 process context. * Data Integration & Middleware: Architect and maintain integrations between industrial systems (PLC, SCADA, Historians) and IT systems (MES, ERP, Data Lakes) using Kepware, Cogent, Ignition, and modern edge tools like HighByte Intelligence Hub, Quartic, etc. * Data Contextualization: Contextualize raw manufacturing data (time-series) with operational context (batches, recipes, work orders) to make data usable for advanced analytics and AI. * Pipeline Development: Develop and optimize data pipelines using Kafka, MQTT, and OPC protocols, ensuring high-frequency data ingestion with low latency. * Smart Manufacturing Roadmap: Execute on Smart Manufacturing initiatives, including predictive maintenance, yield optimization, and digital twin modeling, using tools like Cognite Data Fusion. * GMP Validation: Ensure all data integrations, middleware configurations, and data storage solutions are compliant with GxP regulations, maintaining data integrity and participating in validation exercises. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Process Engineers, Automation Teams, Data Scientists, and IT to map data requirements and deliver actionable insights ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Optimizing Land-Based Fish Feeding with Node-RED](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2032-optimizing-land-based-fish-feeding-with-node-red) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development)