Director of Architecture – Operational Technology (OT) Solutions

Description

• Support sales team with establishing and enhancing client relationships through direct support on calls, site visits, and thought leadership on complex technical discussions.
• Lead architectural design for large-scale OT systems (SCADA, ADMS, EMS, DMS, OMS, AMI, DERMS, etc.).
• Define and evolve OT architecture frameworks aligned to business goals, regulatory compliance, and security requirements.
• Lead efforts to develop and evangelize innovative solutions that bring the best of emerging and new technologies to our clients and TRC’s core offerings.
• Drive vendor and technology selection and manage partnerships with system integrators and OEMs.
• Act as the technical authority across delivery teams, ensuring alignment with architecture vision and standards.
• Serve as a thought leader and advisor to utility executives and senior management.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to conduct risk assessments and define controls for OT environments.
• Ensure solutions meet or exceed NERC CIP, IEC 61850, and other regulatory/cybersecurity standards.
• Lead and manage team of Operational Technology (OT) Architects
• Mentor and guide junior architects, engineers, and delivery teams on OT architecture standards and methods.
• Lead solution design reviews, validate technical feasibility, and oversee implementation across multiple concurrent OT projects.
• Engage with utility operational teams to understand requirements and translate them into scalable, secure, and supportable solutions.
• Provide architectural leadership on utility grid modernization, distributed energy integration, and automation initiatives.
• Support staffing efforts and strategic hiring by attracting talent and former colleagues to TRC.
• Support and drive client engagement to develop new business opportunities for TRC.
• Lead and support proposal responses driving solution and technical approach, writing content for key technical and business solution sections, and supporting commercial sizing and work estimates.
• Support raising TRC’s profile as an industry leader in operational technologies and innovative solutioning by creating marketing artifacts, writing industry facing articles/blogs, or presenting at conferences.
• Establish and enforce OT architecture governance processes and best practices.
• Ensure interoperability across IT and OT systems, including data integration, edge computing, and network design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.
• Deep technical knowledge of utility OT platforms such as SCADA, EMS, ADMS, OMS, AMI, and DERMS.
• Experience with cloud, edge, and hybrid OT architectures.
• Proven expertise in systems integration, network architecture, real-time data platforms, and protocols (e.g., DNP3, IEC 61850, Modbus).
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management experience, including RFPs, solution evaluations, and contract oversight.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards (NIST, NERC CIP) and resilience planning for critical infrastructure.
• 14+ years of experience in OT/IT architecture and delivery within the utility or energy sector.

Benefits

• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance