What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Solution Architect - OT position at LyondellBasell?
LyondellBasell
Basic Function
The Sr. Solution Architect - Operational Technology (OT) is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the architecture of the organization’s OT systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices. This role focuses on the integration of industrial control systems (ICS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and other OT components with enterprise IT systems while maintaining robust security and operational reliability. The OT Architect plays a critical role in driving digital transformation, optimizing industrial processes, and enhancing the convergence of IT and OT environments.
This role is open to candidates in Houston & Rotterdam
Relocation assistance will be provided.
Roles & Responsibilities
The Sr. Solution Architect - OT is responsible for designing, integrating, and optimizing the architecture of the organization’s OT systems to ensure seamless alignment with IT infrastructure and business goals. The OT Architect ensures the secure integration of OT and IT environments, drives the adoption of emerging technologies such as IIoT and edge computing, and develops strategies for digital transformation and automation. The role also involves ensuring compliance with industry standards, implementing cybersecurity measures, and supporting the continuous improvement of OT systems to enhance operational efficiency and resilience. Key responsibilities include overseeing system lifecycle management, fostering collaboration across teams, and providing leadership on OT technology and security best practices.
- Design and develop robust, scalable, and secure architectures for OT systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Integrate OT environments with IT systems, enabling seamless data exchange and process optimization
- Define and maintain architectural standards and guidelines for OT technologies and platforms
- Implement and enforce cybersecurity measures to protect OT systems from potential threats, including physical and cyber risks
- Lead the integration of industrial systems with enterprise IT systems and cloud platforms
- Optimize data flows and operational efficiencies by implementing modern communication protocols and middleware
- Ensure interoperability across a diverse set of OT and IT technologies
- Drive the adoption of advanced technologies, such as IIoT, edge computing, and AI / ML, to enhance industrial processes
- Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency and resilience
- Oversee the entire lifecycle of OT systems, including architecture, deployment, upgrades, and decommissioning
- Develop and maintain documentation, including system diagrams, policies, and procedures
- Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and reliability of OT systems
- Work closely with engineering, operations, IT, and cybersecurity teams to align OT strategies with business goals
- Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to communicate architectural decisions and their impact
- Manage relationships with OT vendors and service providers, ensuring optimal performance and value
Min. Qualifications
This is a Sr Solution architect position requiring either a degreed professional who possesses a bachelor's degree in computer science, Business, or Engineering with a minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience. This individual must demonstrate strong technical SAP security expertise and knowledge in each of the following technology disciplines :
Must demonstrate strong skills in the following areas :
LI-VW1
LI-HYBRID
Competencies
Build PartnershipsDeliver ResultsDrive InnovationGrow CapabilitiesPromote InclusionMotivational / Cultural FitTechnical Skills
Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.
LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and / or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.
