Summary We are seeking a seasoned Ignition SME Solution Architect with over 4 years of hands-on experience in Ignition by Inductive Automation and 10 years in IT OT systems integration This role focuses on architecting and deploying scalable Industrial IoT IIoT solutions across manufacturing environments going beyond traditional SCADA implementations The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in OT systems MQTT protocol UNS Unified Namespace design and ISA-95 contextualization with a proven track record of template-driven reusable solution delivery across multiple sites Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture design and deployment of IIoT solutions using Ignition Perspective MQTT and edge computing strategies Develop modular templates and reusable components to accelerate multi-site rollouts and ensure consistency across deployments Align solution architecture with ISA-95 standards and UNS models for contextualized data flow across enterprise layers Configure and manage MQTT brokers e g EMQX HiveMQ and implement Sparkplug B for efficient OT data transmission Design and implement redundancy configurations for high availability and disaster recovery Build near real-time dashboards using Ignition Perspective for monitoring OEE batch performance traceability and other MES IIoT use cases Integrate Ignition with upstream systems ERP MES cloud platforms and downstream OT systems PLCs SCADA historians Define and execute IT OT integration strategies ensuring secure and scalable data exchange across layers Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements define URS FS and create system design documentation Ensure data security for both data at rest and in transit including encryption role-based access control and secure network configurations Support deployments across Dev Test and Production environments including version control and rollback strategies Provide technical leadership in proposal development solution reviews and stakeholder engagement Preferred Qualifications 4 years of experience with Ignition Perspective Vision MQTT modules 10 years of experience in IT OT systems industrial automation and manufacturing operations Strong understanding of industrial protocols OPC UA Modbus MQTT and edge computing Experience with UNS architecture ISA-95 modeling and contextualization frameworks Proven track record of multi-site deployments with standardized templates and scalable architecture Familiarity with cloud platforms Azure AWS GCP and hybrid architectures Experience integrating with MES ERP systems SAP Oracle etc and SCADA PLC environments Knowledge of pharma manufacturing GxP compliance and validation lifecycle is a plus Robust documentation skills and ability to lead technical workshops and training sessions Nice to Have Certifications in Ignition MQTT or cloud platforms Experience with digital twin modeling AI ML integration and predictive analytics Exposure to containerized deployments Docker Kubernetes and DevOps practices Familiarity with data lakes streaming analytics and event-driven architectures

📌 Techncial Architect - Lcnc (Telangana)
🏢 Cognizant Technology Solutions
📍 Telangana