Edge Solutions Architect Engineer

Job Title: Edge Solutions Architect EngineerLocation: Milwaukee WIDuration: Long TermClient: ClariosResponsibilitiesRole PurposeResponsible for designing, validating, and deploying the Edge Reference Architecture and associated standards to enable secure, scalable OT/IT integration across plants and enterprise systems.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitecture & DesignDevelop ISA-95 L1–L4 reference architecture covering hosting, network segmentation, IAM, and OT/IT DMZ.Secure sign-off before migration begins.Hardware & Software StackDefine minimum/recommended hardware profiles, OS standards, container runtime, and software stack.Validate against pilot deployment and annex into rollout playbook.Container/K3s Deployment StandardCreate Helm/manifest templates, K3s cluster configuration, GitOps pipeline, and image registry standards.Package into Edge Rollout Playbook for execution.Lifecycle, Security & GovernanceAuthor upgrade/rollback runbooks, vulnerability scanning standards, observability baseline, and patch governance.Execute lifecycle governance at site levelRequired Skills & ExperienceStrong knowledge of ISA-95 architecture and OT/IT integration.Hands-on experience with K3s/Kubernetes, Helm, GitOps (ArgoCD/FluxCD).Expertise in containerisation (Kepware, Ignition) and edge deployments.Familiarity with IAM, network segmentation, and OT/IT DMZ security models.Experience authoring technical playbooks, runbooks, and governance documentation.Ability to work across multi-site deployments and coordinate with stakeholders.Preferred Qualifications8+ years in OT/Edge architecture or infrastructure engineering.Prior experience in manufacturing/industrial IoT environments.Knowledge of MQTT/UNS (Sparkplug B) and integration with cloud platforms (Snowflake, Kafka).Strong communication skills for client-facing technical leadership.