Solution Architect – IS&O Manufacturing

Stellenbeschreibung:

Translate business and technical requirements into end-to-end solution designs in the GxP Manufacturing domain
Produce and maintain solution architecture artifacts, including diagrams, data flows, interface definitions, and technology selections
Determine whether initiatives meet Architecture Review Board entry criteria and prepare review inputs
Perform architecture impact assessments across IT, OT, data, and security domains
Define and validate build-versus-buy options, patterns, and integration approaches
Review designs for alignment with approved patterns and reference architectures
Work with engineering and delivery teams to clarify design intent, resolve issues, and ensure correct implementation
Identify and manage cross-team dependencies, sequencing, and integration points
Embed security, compliance, and infrastructure requirements into designs, including GxP, identity, data protection, connectivity, and IT/OT segmentation
Validate architecture dependencies, risks, and constraints for release readiness
Document and track architecture risks, exceptions, technical debt, and remediation plans
Support ARB decision-making and elevate risks, conflicts, and design deviations to the Solution Architecture Lead
Coordinate with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data, application, and site engineering teams
Improve design quality and consistency, reduce rework, speed delivery, and improve inspection readiness

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
8+ years in manufacturing, OT, automation, or GxP solution architecture or engineering
Experience with MES, DCS/SCADA, historians, laboratory systems, and industrial integration patterns
Experience designing IT/OT architectures, network segmentation, industrial DMZs, secure data flows, and resilient site solutions
Experience working with Manufacturing, Automation, Quality/Validation, Security, Infrastructure, Data, and site engineering teams
Experience in GxP-regulated environments required
Familiarity with ISA-95, ISA-88, and ISA/IEC 62443
Preferred certifications: ISA/IEC 62443 and TOGAF
ISA-95 / ISA-88 training or certification is nice-to-have
GAMP 5 or GxP / Computer System Validation certification is nice-to-have
Strong expertise in GxP manufacturing technologies and architecture
Ability to design and document end-to-end solutions and integrations
Understanding of cross-domain dependencies across IT, OT, security, and data
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Effective communication and stakeholder coordination
Experience working in global, cross-functional environments
Global role requiring coordination across time zones

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in GxP Manufacturing Solution Architecture, including the design and documentation of end-to-end solutions and integrations. Proficient in managing cross-domain dependencies and ensuring compliance with GxP regulations and security requirements.