Network Architect - Factory Edge / IT-OT

Senior Network Architect, Factory Edge / IT-OT

Contract Opportunity.

I’m working with a client rolling out an Edge Hosting service across their factories globally, and they need a senior network architect to design how it connects securely into factory IT and OT environments.

UK, hybrid with factory engagement as required

6 months initial T&M, with potential extension

The role:

• Own edge connectivity design across factory LAN/WAN, routing, firewalls, DNS/DHCP/NTP, management networks and secure remote access
• Define segmentation patterns between enterprise IT, edge hosting, OT and application zones
• Create standard site integration blueprints and manage architecture exceptions
• Set resilience requirements for network paths, switching and uplinks
• Align the design with zero-trust principles and IT/OT security requirements
• Build network readiness and assurance checklists for factory deployment and migration

What they’re looking for:

• Senior enterprise network architecture experience in large, distributed estates
• Strong LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, routing, switching, firewall and segmentation knowledge
• Experience designing secure connectivity for virtualised, containerised and edge platforms
• Ability to produce reusable network standards, HLD/LLD guidance and site-readiness criteria
• Strong stakeholder engagement across architecture, security, operations and site teams

Nice to have: manufacturing IT/OT architecture, IEC 62443 and NIST guidance, Azure Local, Dell, NativeEdge or Kubernetes experience, ServiceNow/SIAM integration.

Interested, or know someone who would be? Comment below or message me directly.