Azure OT Architect PaaS & Kubernetes CDC; Houston

Houston 7 days agoFull-time External
Negotiable
Position: Azure OT Architect with PaaS & Kubernetes -- CDC5684094 (Houston) We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect with deep expertise in Operational Technology OT Edge Gateway architectures Azure OT PaaS services and sensor driven time series data This role will be pivotal in designing and implementing scalable secure and intelligent edgetocloud solutions that bridge industrial systems with modern cloud platforms Key Responsibilities • Architect and deliver end to end OT solutions integrating edge gateways sensors and cloud platforms • Lead the development of Azure based OT PaaS solutions including IoT Hub Time Series Insights Digital Twins and Data Explorer • Define data models and ingestion pipelines for time series data from diverse sensor ecosystems • Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure seamless integration between OT systems and enterprise ITcloud environments • Establish security and compliance frameworks for edge and OT deployments • Provide technical leadership in client engagements workshops and solution reviews Required Skills Experience • Proven experience in OT systems architecture and industrial automation • Handson expertise with Edge Gateways eg Azure IoT Edge Cisco Siemens • Strong understanding of LoRaWAN protocols and deployment strategies • Deep knowledge of Azure OT services including IoT Hub Time Series Insights and Digital Twins • Experience with time series databases and sensor data analytics • Familiarity with industrial protocols Modbus OPC UA MQTT • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools eg Docker Kubernetes • Experience with machine learning and advanced analytics • Experience with CICD pipelines and automated testing frameworks • Experience with data integration data warehousing and big data technologies • Experience with IoT solutions and edge computing • Preferred Qualifications • Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering Computer Science or related field • Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks • Azure certifications eg Azure IoT Developer Azure Solutions Architect • Experience in manufacturing energy utilities or smart infrastructure domains