[Hiring] Data Architect - Operations Technology @Expleo

Role Description

Are you a seasoned data architect ready to shape the future of enterprise data? Trissential is partnering with our client to bring on a Data Architect - Operations Technology (OT) who thrives on modern data design, cloud platforms, and unlocking complex OT datasets. If you’re looking for a high-impact architecture role where your work directly fuels modernization and advanced analytics, this opportunity is for you.

• Architect enterprise-wide data solutions spanning relational, flat file, IoT, and event-based sources
• Design and build scalable data pipelines, leveraging modern cloud tools and best practices
• Transform raw and OT data—sensor, time-series, and event streams—into reusable data products
• Guide secure data movement across highly segmented and sensitive environments
• Modernize legacy data patterns, recommending new approaches aligned to modern frameworks
• Produce architecture diagrams and artifacts for governance and technical review boards
• Collaborate with OT teams, architecture peers, and business data owners to drive adoption
• Lead modernization initiatives and influence stakeholders through technical credibility
• Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies and best-fit architectural patterns

Qualifications

• 7–9+ years in data architecture or advanced data engineering roles
• Strong proficiency in data architecture and data modeling
• Expertise in ETL, ELT, and modern data pipeline engineering
• Hands-on experience with Databricks and AWS (or similar cloud ecosystem)
• Experience working with structured, unstructured, event-driven, and time-series data
• Ability to design, interpret, and present architecture diagrams and system blueprints
• Strong understanding of data governance, security, and secure data movement practices
• Excellent communication skills—comfortable engaging both technical and non-technical partners

Requirements

• Experience with Operational Technology (OT) data systems: SCADA, sensor/telemetry data, OSI PI, or similar
• Familiarity with networking constructs that enable secure cross-environment data movement
• Background building reusable data products or scalable enterprise data assets
• Prior experience in highly regulated industries such as utilities
• AWS or Databricks certifications

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
• Relevant cloud or data certifications are highly valued (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect, Databricks Certified Data Engineer)

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation – $100–$110 per hour, determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Paid Time Off – Offers paid time away from work
• Minimal Travel – Up to ~3 times per year
• Flexible Work Environment – Remote with team collaboration across U.S. locations
• Career Growth – Opportunities for training, certifications, leadership exposure, and enterprise-level impact