OT Systems Architect

Cadent Gas; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 80,000

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Location: Hybrid working with an Ansty Park, Coventry office

Advertised Salary: Circa £80K

Job Function: Information Technology

Working Hours: 37

Location Type: Office Based

Contract Type: Permanent

OT Systems Architect – Shape the Future of Gas Distribution

Are you ready to revolutionise the future of Operational Technology (OT) in the gas distribution industry? At Cadent, we are leading the charge in digital transformation, ensuring that our critical infrastructure is secure, resilient, and future-proof.

As an OT Systems Architect, you’ll play a key role in designing, defining, and implementing cutting-edge OT and SCADA solutions that drive operational efficiency and security. Working at the heart of innovation, you will help shape the technology landscape of our gas distribution network, collaborating with key stakeholders across Digital Delivery, Digital Risk & Security, Asset Investment, and Network Delivery teams.

Why you'll love the role

Imagine shaping the future of network connectivity with a national infrastructure leader. At Cadent, you'll work on cutting-edge network technologies and pioneering security innovations. You'll be part of a passionate team, collaborating with industry experts who share your drive for excellence.

• Defining Architectural Vision – Develop a clear technical roadmap for OT and SCADA solutions, ensuring they align with Operations 4.0 and Cyber Resilience strategies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Engage with key partners across the business, from engineers to leadership teams, ensuring alignment of OT strategy and investments.
• Solution Design & Implementation – Oversee the development and deployment of telemetry, network, and security solutions across IT and OT environments.
• Technical Leadership – Provide expertise to project delivery teams, ensuring best practices and future-ready solutions.
• Security & Compliance – Work closely with security specialists to ensure OT systems meet industry standards and regulatory requirements (NCSC CAF, NIS, IEC 62443).

What you will bring

• Extensive experience in OT/SCADA system architecture, including industrial control systems and automation.
• Strong technical understanding of PLCs, RTUs, SCADA, and industrial network protocols (e.g., Industrial Ethernet, DNP3, Modbus TCP/RTU).
• Ability to design and deploy OT solutions in high-security, mission-critical environments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and experience implementing secure OT solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with engineers, security teams, and senior stakeholders.

Please note that this position will close on Sunday 6th April, with interviews scheduled shortly after.

Disclaimer: While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role.

At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy! We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

What’s In It for You

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

• Private Medical Insurance for you, your partner and your family available through MyChoices, our flexible benefits programme, with access to a 24 hour Bupa HealthLine.
• 25 days’ holiday, plus 8 statutory days and an option to buy or sell holiday days.
• An Annual Performance Bonus of up to 15% of your salary.
• A generous pension scheme where the company double matches your contributions up to 12% i.e. if you contribute 6% a month, the company will contribute 12%.
• A competitive salary that’s reviewed each year against the market median salary for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits.
• A free Employee Assistance Line where you can get support and advice on any of the challenges you’re facing, completely confidentially.
• Support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, examination fees and time off for study leave – so long as it’s relevant to your role.
• Plus many more benefits that help you join the dots between your work and home life!

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!

Circle Back Initiative

As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we ensure all candidates receive a response to their application.

What’s next?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home | Cadent (cadentgas.com).

Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.