Lead Network & Communication Architect
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Job Summary
Requirement ID: Location: Amsterdam Netherlands Start Date: 01 Oct 2026 Duration: 4 Months Status: Open Experience Level: 10 Years
We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Network & Communication Architect to define and govern communication architecture across multiple transformation workstreams. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in industrial networking SCADA communication systems OT/IT interoperability and secure network segmentation aligned with cybersecurity requirements.
This role is central to shaping architecture principles enabling secure data flows and supporting governance across operational and enterprise environments.
- Define network and communication architecture principles supporting all transformation workstreams.
- Establish secure interoperability models between Operational Technology (OT) and Enterprise IT environments.
- Design communication architecture for SCADA operational support systems and sensor data integration.
- Develop network segmentation connectivity and infrastructure principles aligned with cybersecurity standards.
- Support architecture governance integration workshops and Project Start Architecture (PSA) development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and security frameworks.
- Provide architectural leadership and guidance to delivery teams.
- Industrial Network Architecture
- SCADA Communication Networks
- IT/OT Networking
- Industrial Protocols (Modbus DNP3 OPC-UA etc.)
- Network Segmentation & Cybersecurity
- Enterprise Integration
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- IMS Network (Communication)
- Architecture Governance
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- 10 years in industrial networking communication architecture or related domains.
- Proven experience leading architecture initiatives in complex OT/IT environments.
Amsterdam Netherlands (TNDL Amsterdam)
- Start Date: 01 October 2026
- Duration: 4 months
- Engagement: Full-time contract
- Status: Open & Urgent