Lead Solution OT Architect

Job Summary

Shape the future of energy by leading the design of secure, scalable, and innovative OT solutions that power communities across our grid. As Lead Solution OT Architect at Alliant Energy, you’ll set the strategy, define the standards, and drive the integration of next-generation operational technologies with enterprise IT — ensuring reliability, resiliency, and sustainability for years to come.

Lead Solution OT Architect provides strategic and technical leadership in designing and evolving Alliant Energy’s OT landscape across substations, generation facilities, and grid infrastructure. This role is responsible for architecting secure, scalable, and resilient systems that integrate OT platforms with enterprise IT, enabling reliable utility operations and supporting long-term business objectives.

What you will do

Defines and maintains OT architecture standards, reference models, and lifecycle strategies.

Designs and implements secure, high-performance OT solutions across SCADA, AMI, PI Historians, and DCS systems.

Leads integration efforts between OT platforms and enterprise IT systems, including data lakes and cloud analytics.

Collaborates with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure alignment with NERC CIP, TSA, and internal policies.

Supports infrastructure planning for VLANs, wireless mesh, fiber networks, and edge computing

Partners with vendors for licensing, upgrades, and support contracts.

Contributes to capital and O&M planning for OT initiatives.

Develops business-relevant metrics to measure architecture effectiveness.

Engage in other duties as needed that support Alliant Energy’s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field. Preferred

Required Experience

10+ years of work experience in IT, including 5 years in software development or application architecture, and 5 years of experience in solution architecture

Proven experience in OT architecture within utility or industrial environments

Preferred Experience

Extensive knowledge of SCADA, AMI, PI Historians, DCS (Ovation), and field device integration

Strong understanding of IT / OT convergence, cybersecurity frameworks, and regulatory compliance (e.g., NERC CIP, TSA)

Experience with tools such as Canary Labs Historian, Beamex CMX, Condmaster Ruby, AMSC HMI, and ServiceNow

Relevant certifications (e.g., ISA / IEC 62443, Cisco, CompTIA)

Background in systems engineering, enterprise architecture, and utility-scale OT environments

Proficiency in cloud technologies and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

Demonstrated ability to lead technical planning, software design, vendor evaluation, and solution justification

Solid grasp of design patterns, object-oriented analysis, and modeling tools

Experience with TOGAF methodology and translating technical concepts for non-technical audiences

Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and system designs

Excellent communication and leadership skills for cross-functional collaboration

Key Skills

API Integration

• Application Security
• Architecture Strategy
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Cloud Architectures
• Enterprise Architecture Planning (EAP)
• Network Architecture
• Security Architecture Design
• Systems Integration
• Technical Documentation
• Technology Governance

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Alliant Energy offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information on these benefit programs is available on our Careers site.

Pay Range :

This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive program. The final salary offered will generally fall within this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to the responsibilities of the position, experience, skill set, internal pay equity and other relevant qualifications of the applicant.

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All candidates selected for employment with Alliant Energy will be required to successfully complete a background check, and a drug screen where applicable.