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Senior Solution Architect (Operational Technology)

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Senior Solution Architect (Operational Technology) - Ipswich

Shape the Future of Operational Technology in the Energy Sector

Are you an experienced architect ready to make a meaningful impact? UK Power Networks is seeking a Senior Solution Architect (Operational Technology) to join our Strategy Regulation and Support Services directorate in Ipswich. This is a permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary of up to £95,000 (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience), a 7.5% bonus, and a blended working arrangement (after probation).

At UK Power Networks, you'll be at the heart of our OT transformation, driving business modernisation, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. Oversee the evaluation and enhancement of our Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS), lead architectural innovation, and champion AI-enabled dispatch and fault prediction. You'll shape platform lifecycle management, set technical standards, and ensure best practices are embedded across the organisation, collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team of architects, developers, and business leaders.

Enjoy 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), reservist leave, generous pension contributions, tenancy and travel loans, tax-efficient benefits (Cycle to Work, Green Car Leasing, Tech Scheme), occupational health support, retail discounts, gym membership, and an employee assistance programme. You'll influence £20M in solutions and projects and play a key role in delivering secure, sustainable electricity as UKPN transitions to a low-carbon future.

If you have a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), deep expertise in operational technology, ADMS, system integration, cyber-security, API protocols, and a track record of large-scale transformation projects in complex IT environments, we want to hear from you. Experience in the utilities or electricity distribution sector is advantageous. Apply by 18/06/2026 to join a team that values vision, collaboration, and innovation. Help us lead the UK as a top Distribution Network Operator!

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