IIoT Solution Architect

At Anglian Water, we’re transforming how we manage and optimise our operational technology through cutting-edge Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions. This role is pivotal in shaping the architecture that connects sensors, telemetry, and control systems into our digital ecosystem-ensuring resilience, security, and scalability for the future.

What you will be doing

• Define and maintain IIoT and OT architecture guardrails, standards, and reference designs.
• Lead the design of end-to-end IIoT solutions, from edge processing and connectivity to cloud integration and analytics.
• Assure internal and partner designs against agreed standards, providing governance and technical authority.
• Collaborate with OT engineers, IT architects, cyber security teams, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, compliant solutions.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement, supporting proof-of-concept initiatives and enterprise adoption.
• Promote health, safety, and wellbeing while embedding best practice and compliance across all IIoT deployments.

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience designing and delivering architectures for IIoT and OT systems, ideally within utilities, manufacturing, or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, telemetry systems, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with IIoT Platforms, IIot Protocols, such as MQTT and edge-to-cloud architectures.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles for OT and IIoT environments, including zero-trust models.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work through complex, multi-vendor landscapes and enforce technical standards.
• Desirable: Understanding of water industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Pulled from the full job description

• Annual leave
• Employee discount
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance, * Private healthcare and physiotherapy
• 24-hour Virtual GP service for you and your household
• 26 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 7% (Up to 21% combined)
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible benefits and working culture
• Life Assurance (8x salary) and Personal Accident cover
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Great discounts and perks

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in Anglian Water’s digital transformation journey, helping shape the future of Industrial IoT across one of the UK’s largest infrastructure environments. As an IIoT Solution Architect, you’ll work on innovative, business-critical technology that directly supports operational resilience, sustainability, and smarter water management for millions of customers.

You’ll have the chance to influence enterprise-wide architecture, collaborate with experts across Operational Technology, IT, Cyber Security, and Engineering, and drive the adoption of modern edge-to-cloud solutions in a highly complex environment. Whether it’s enabling predictive maintenance, improving real-time operational insight, or strengthening cyber resilience, your work will have genuine impact.

Alongside meaningful, future-focused work, you’ll benefit from flexible hybrid working, excellent career development opportunities, and one of the strongest benefits packages in the region - all within a company committed to inclusion, innovation, and creating a positive difference for communities and the environment.