Job Application

Senior Control System Architect (Scada)
Woking (Hybrid working 3 days per week onsite)
£75,000
Must hold current SC or be eligible for and willing to obtain SC clearance.

Can you unlock the potential of power transmission as a Senior Control System Architect! In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the design and implementation of Power Transmission SCADA and Data Historian systems. Working collaboratively with a dynamic team, you'll be at the forefront of technical guidance, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions within optimal timeframes and costs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders and suppliers to achieve project goals.
• Take ownership of producing top-notch solutions while optimizing delivery time and cost.
• Ensure system designs align with business requirements and adhere to Architecture Principles.
• Provide actionable insights and proposals to the project leadership team.
• Work collaboratively with Product Owners, Technical Product Owners, Delivery managers, Engineers, Test Engineers, and Customer Experience Designers.
• Take responsibility for delivering technical artifacts and effectively communicate project risks.
• Manage and guide teams while handling customer and stakeholder interactions.

Key Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

• Extensive experience in Control Systems, particularly Electrical Control Systems (eg, GE AEMS, PowerOn Reliance, Alstom, etc.).
• In-depth understanding of Operations Technologies, including SCADA, RTU, Telemetry, and Substation Automation.
• Excellent knowledge of Data Historians such as OSI PI, GE Proficy.
• Proficiency in control room protocols (ICCP, C37.118, IEC 60870-5-104/101, Modbus, etc.).
• Strong understanding of databases (Oracle, SQL, Cosmos DB).
• Ability to engage with stakeholders, perform Feasibility and Analysis, and create high-level design documents.
• Expertise in Industrial and IT Networks protocols, VLAN, VPN, DMZ, Firewalls, Switches, Load balancers, and related standards (ISA 95).
• Clear understanding of Enterprise and Secure networks, with the ability to delineate system needs.
• Expertise in Electrical Power Systems, Substation Engineering, and Electrical Networks.
• Familiarity with System Operator specifics like RTU, PMU, Inertia Monitoring, and Balancing.
• Experience in integrating applications with different systems using Web Services (REST/SOAP API).
• Robust understanding of NIST/NIS-D Security Requirements and Compliance, with knowledge of IDS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and communicate project risks and adapt to changing priorities.
• SC Clearance or eligibility for SC Clearance is a must.

It would be advantageous if you had an understanding of Settlements, Renewable Energy, etc.