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# IIoT Solution Architect

- **Company:** Anglian Water Services Ltd
- **Location:** Huntingdon, UK
- **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Zero Trust Network Access, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Cloud Integration
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b3f0a39c171cea11

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.


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