Operational Technology System Architecture

Enbridge • Houston, TX

4d • $80,500 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Operational Technology System Architecture role supports the architecture and solution design of Operational Technology (OT) environments used by Enbridge Gas Distribution operations across North America. Working with OT stakeholders and teams across infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, engineering, and the business, the Advisor develops reliable, secure, resilient, and supportable technology solutions aligned with Enbridge standards, policies, and technology roadmaps.

The role supports current- and target-state architecture, solution design, technology roadmaps, product evaluations, architectural governance, and technical documentation throughout the solution lifecycle. Internally, this position is known as Advisor TIS OT Resiliency.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of progressive IT or OT experience, including experience designing or implementing infrastructure, applications, networks, SCADA, automation, or other critical technology solutions.
• Experience working with infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, communications, and application teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical documentation, and solution design skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively across technical and business teams and influence solutions through collaboration and consensus.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in the energy, utility, oil and gas, or other critical infrastructure industries.
• Experience with SCADA, Industrial Control Systems (ICS), field automation, telemetry, industrial communications, or OT infrastructure support.
• Familiarity with OT cybersecurity and architecture standards and frameworks such as IEC 62443, ISA-95/ISA-99, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and the Purdue Model.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain architecture diagrams, solution designs, data flows, dependency maps, interface documentation, design decisions, and final as-built documentation.
• Translate business, operational, cybersecurity, and technical requirements into practical OT solution designs aligned with Enbridge standards and policies.
• Participate in design sessions and provide architectural guidance for new solutions, upgrades, integrations, lifecycle replacements, and modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, Network, Communications, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Architecture, Engineering, Automation & Controls, and OT teams to develop integrated end-to-end solutions.
• Evaluate technology products and vendor solutions for architectural fit, cybersecurity, resiliency, supportability, interoperability, and lifecycle requirements.
• Identify architectural risks, technical dependencies, and gaps, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support short-, medium-, and long-term technology roadmaps, including identifying technical debt, lifecycle risks, and modernization opportunities.
• Provide architectural support during implementation, commissioning, sustainment, and troubleshooting of complex or high-impact OT issues.
• Maintain awareness of emerging OT technologies, vendor roadmaps, and industry practices, and assess their applicability to Enbridge OT environments.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits program with selectable coverage for health, dental, insurance, and disability.
• Paid parenthood leave of up to 20 weeks for birth-giving parents and up to 12 weeks for other eligible parents.
• Retirement savings plans, including a savings plan with company stock as an investment option.
• Paid time off, vacation, sick leave, and paid personal days depending on location.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program supporting physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.
• Eligible employees at Manager level and below may have access to a hybrid work model, compressed work week schedule, and flexible start and end times, subject to role requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed