Senior Control System Architect - Woking, United Kingdom - Henderson Scott

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    Senior Control System Architect (Scada)
    Woking (Hybrid working 3 days per week onsite)
    £75,000
    Must hold current SC or be eligible for and willing to obtain SC clearance.

    Can you unlock the potential of power transmission as a Senior Control System Architect In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the design and implementation of Power Transmission SCADA and Data Historian systems. Working collaboratively with a dynamic team, you'll be at the forefront of technical guidance, ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions within optimal timeframes and costs.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Collaborate closely with stakeholders and suppliers to achieve project goals.
    • Take ownership of producing top-notch solutions while optimizing delivery time and cost.
    • Ensure system designs align with business requirements and adhere to Architecture Principles.
    • Provide actionable insights and proposals to the project leadership team.
    • Work collaboratively with Product Owners, Technical Product Owners, Delivery managers, Engineers, Test Engineers, and Customer Experience Designers.
    • Take responsibility for delivering technical artifacts and effectively communicate project risks.
    • Manage and guide teams while handling customer and stakeholder interactions.

    Key Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

    • Extensive experience in Control Systems, particularly Electrical Control Systems (e.g., GE AEMS, PowerOn Reliance, Alstom, etc.).
    • In-depth understanding of Operations Technologies, including SCADA, RTU, Telemetry, and Substation Automation.
    • Excellent knowledge of Data Historians such as OSI PI, GE Proficy.
    • Proficiency in control room protocols (ICCP, C37.118, IEC /101, Modbus, etc.).
    • Strong understanding of databases (Oracle, SQL, Cosmos DB).
    • Ability to engage with stakeholders, perform Feasibility and Analysis, and create high-level design documents.
    • Expertise in Industrial and IT Networks protocols, VLAN, VPN, DMZ, Firewalls, Switches, Load balancers, and related standards (ISA 95).
    • Clear understanding of Enterprise and Secure networks, with the ability to delineate system needs.
    • Expertise in Electrical Power Systems, Substation Engineering, and Electrical Networks.
    • Familiarity with System Operator specifics like RTU, PMU, Inertia Monitoring, and Balancing.
    • Experience in integrating applications with different systems using Web Services (REST / SOAP API).
    • Robust understanding of NIST/NIS-D Security Requirements and Compliance, with knowledge of IDS.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
    • Demonstrated ability to recognize and communicate project risks and adapt to changing priorities.
    • SC Clearance or eligibility for SC Clearance is a must.

    It would be advantageous if you had an understanding of Settlements, Renewable Energy, etc.