SCADA Solutions Lead / Architect (Ignition) Houston - TX - Texas

Houston TX

Job Description:

>> Lead the design and architecture of Ignition SCADA solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise and OT standards.

>> Understand development and configuration of SCADA applications (mainly Ignition), including HMIvisualizations, scripting, and data flows.

>> Drive integration of Ignition SCADA with enterprise systems (e.g., historians, MES, GIS, asset management, cloud platforms).

>> Support and oversee system commissioning, testing, and deployment in production environments.

>> Troubleshoot and resolve SCADA performance, communication, and data issues.

>> Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, OT network segmentation (e.g., Purdue Model, IEC62443NIS), and governance policies.

>> Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, engineering, IT, and vendors.

>> Provide technical guidance, documentation, and best practices for SCADA implementations.

>> Facilitate discussions with both technical and business stakeholders to understand business objectives and technical goals.

>> Document current state and future state solutions using a combination of visual and written deliverables.

>> Design solutions to business problems with a focus on delivering the highest value to the organization.

>> Gain alignment on go-forward solutions with both technical and business stakeholders.

>> Present solution proposals to leadership including proscons, resource estimates, proposed timeline, alternatives, and recommendations.

>> Participate in requirements and design sessions for functional configuration and integration design to identify gaps.

>> Host technical status update meetings with technical team members and aid in allocation of tasks.

>> Share knowledge and educate new and existing team members on solution design.

>> Identify project risks and possible mitigations work with project managers to ensure mitigation plans are executed.

>> Monitor execution of solution build to ensure alignment to the design and the ability to meet business requirements.

>> Ensure alignment of solutions with corporate policies, standards, and industry best practices.

Requirements:

>> Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Solutions Architect, Technical Lead, or Technical Business Analyst role.

>> University degree, certification, or equivalent experience.

>> Strong experience in Ignition SCADA architecture design (mandatory).

>> Solid knowledge in renewable energy domain (preferred).

>> Solid understanding of industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA, and OT environments.

>> Experience with SCADA system design patterns, deployment models, and high availability architectures.

>> Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, DNP3).