Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect – IT/OT Contract: 12 Months Location: Munster (Hybrid) Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with a strong background in IT and Operational Technology (OT) to lead architecture strategy, governance and technical design across a complex enterprise environment. The successful candidate will define architecture standards, oversee IT/OT integration and provide technical direction across major technology and transformation initiatives, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable and aligned with business objectives. Key Responsibilities - Develop and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks, standards and technology roadmaps. - Lead IT/OT integration strategy, connecting enterprise systems with operational technologies. - Define current-state and target-state architectures, solution designs and integration blueprints. - Provide architectural oversight across major technology programmes and transformation projects. - Work with IT, OT, infrastructure, cybersecurity and business stakeholders to align technical solutions. - Establish architecture governance, review processes and technical standards. - Ensure solutions incorporate security, resilience, scalability and risk management principles. Key Requirements - 7+ years' experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture or a similar senior architecture role. - Strong understanding of enterprise IT and OT environments and their integration. - Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks, governance and technology roadmaps. - Broad knowledge of cloud, infrastructure, networking, application architecture and systems integration. - Understanding of cybersecurity, network segmentation and enterprise risk. - Experience with architecture tools such as LeanIX, TOGAF, ArchiMate, Visio or Lucidchart. - Strong stakeholder management and technical leadership skills. Desirable: - Experience in regulated or complex manufacturing environments. - Exposure to MES, SCADA, DCS, industrial IoT or process historians. - Knowledge of ISA-95, Purdue Model, GxP or 21 CFR Part 11.