Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Connectivity Architect to join our Connectivity Team. This role serves as the critical bridge between IT and OT domains, responsible for designing, configuring, and validating data integrations between shop floor equipment and enterprise systems following ISA-95 standards.
The successful candidate will work closely with IT architects, OT engineers, site teams, and external vendors to establish standardized, reusable integration patterns that connect diverse OT systems (BMS, EMS, DCS) with enterprise applications (Data Management & Analytics, AVEVA PI Historian, MES, LIMS etc.).
Key Responsibilities
Integration Design & Implementation
Design and implement data flows between OT systems and event-driven architecture (EDA) and SOA platforms including Solace event Mesh , HighByte, Dell Boomi , MuleSoft.
Configure KEPServerEX for OT data aggregation and protocol conversion
Develop and test integration connectors for multiple source/target systems
Implement MQTT-based messaging patterns and topic hierarchies following UNS (Unified Namespace) standards
Create and maintain data transformation logic between OT and IT formats
Technical Coordination
Collaborate with site OT engineers to understand equipment data structures and communication requirements
Work with IT architects to ensure integrations align with enterprise architecture standards
Coordinate with partners during platform configuration and deployment
Partner with site teams to support UAT activities and troubleshoot integration issues
Document integration patterns, configurations, and technical specifications for reuse across sites
Operations & Support
Monitor integration health and performance during support periods
Participate in knowledge transfer and handover to site teams
Contribute to operational runbooks, SOPs, and reusable templates
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related technical field
Experience
10+ years of experience in IT/OT integration, industrial automation, or manufacturing systems
Hands-on experience implementing data integrations in manufacturing/industrial environments
Experience working in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or similarly regulated industries preferred
Technical Skills
Protocols & Communication (Required)
Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols:
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related technical field
- 10+ years of experience in IT/OT integration, industrial automation, or manufacturing systems
- Hands-on experience implementing data integrations in manufacturing/industrial environments
- Experience with Solace Event Mesh
- Experience with HighByte
- Experience with Dell Boomi
- Experience with MuleSoft
- Experience configuring KEPServerEX for OT data aggregation/protocol conversion
- Experience implementing MQTT-based messaging patterns and Unified Namespace (UNS) standards
- Experience integrating with AVEVA PI Historian, MES, or LIMS
- Strong understanding of ISA-95 standards for IT/OT integration
- Experience working in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or similarly regulated industries
What We Do
Founded in 2004, CEdge is Minority Owned, St. Louis business company with a dedicated team of enterprise solutions architects and experienced technology professionals. Our Management and advisory board has exceptional leaders with several years of experience in commercial and federal sector. CEdge is built to be more responsive and innovative than larger competitors, while offering a depth of talent, capabilities, and experience that smaller companies just can’t match. We work closely with our customers to explore all appropriate technology options to find the best solution. This unique approach to systems integration, combined with our use of agile methodologies and open-source technology, gives our talented and experienced consultants the insight and tools they need to take government IT solutions to a whole new level
