Position Title: IoT Architect

Citizen ONLY

Location: Hybrid role (Candidates MUST be local to Phoenix, AZ, and able to travel to Phoenix and various sites periodically for meetings. International travel may occur once transitioned to full-time employment.)

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire 

Contract Period: 6 months

Employment Type: Full-time

Conversion to Direct Hire: Receive Generous bonus, Excellent Benefits and 401K upon conversion to perm employment

Pay rate: 

• $90hr / 1099 
• $75hr / W2

Conversion to FTE salary: 

• $150k  to $182k (max) 20-40% bonus

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a highly skilled IoT Architect to join our dynamic team. As an IoT Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of how client captures and utilizes process information to deliver value and solve complex problems. This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of IoT technology with a leading global mining company, with a focus on physical security systems.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Lead the design and architecture of IoT solutions, particularly focusing on physical security (cameras, badge readers) systems.

·         Collaborate closely with the IT team, cross-functional leadership, external vendors, business analysts, customers, and key business users to ensure seamless integration and functionality.

·         Provide technical expertise and analytic problem-solving to drive innovation and efficiency in IoT deployments.

·         Oversee the deployment, management, and security of cameras (especially Axis cameras), RFID badge readers, security gates, and turnstiles.

·         Ensure the effective management of IoT data through the use of systems like AVEVA PI and communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC UA, and MQTT.

·         Facilitate the transition of knowledge and responsibilities from the current architect, who is retiring in 2025.

Top 3 Skills Required:

·         Problem Solving and Analytic Thinking: Ability to diagnose issues and devise innovative solutions.

·         Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge in IoT applications and physical security systems.

·         IoT Applications & Physical Security: Experience with IoT deployments, particularly in the realm of physical security.

Preferred Skills:

·         Experience with AVEVA PI System

·         Knowledge of Modbus, OPC UA, and MQTT communication protocols

·         Proficiency with Microsoft Azure IoT solutions

·         Expertise in IoT Applications and Data Management

·         Extensive experience in camera deployment, management, and security (Axis cameras preferred)

·         RFID Badge readers experience

·         Experience with security gates, turnstiles, and similar systems

Duration: 6 months-to-hire

Ideal Start date:  10/01/24

Hybrid role: Candidates MUST be local to Phoenix and able to travel to Phoenix, and various sites, periodically for meetings. (AZ, New Mexico, International travel would occur once FTE)

Bonus: 

• Bonuses range w/role is 20% - 40% of base depending on personal and company performance

Interview process: (2) rounds (Virtual & possible onsite with hiring manager, peers and leadership)

Top 3 skills

1. Problem solving and analytic thinking
2. Technical expertise
3. IoT Applications & Physical Security

Current team: (1) Director & a couple of Engineers

Internal stakeholders = IT team & cross functional leadership

External stakeholders = External vendor plus business BA, customer and Key business users

Reason for the need = Existing resource who manages Physical Security (cameras / badge readers) Architect is going to retire in 2025; looking to bring on a replacement now so that we’ll have the opportunity to cross train.

Reason a candidate would want this job: To lead the way in designing how FMI captures and utilizes process information to deliver value and solve problems

Questions: please provide answers to the following questions along with an updated resume. 

• Do you hold a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field?
• How many years of experience with IoT Architecture? 
• How many years of experience working with IoT technologies?
• How many years of experience working with industrial automation systems?
• How many years of experience working with AVEVA PI System? 
• How many years of experience working with Modbus, OPC UA, and MQTT?
• How many years of experience working with Microsoft Azure IoT? 
• How many years of experience working with IoT Applications / Data Management? 
• How many years of experience working with Camera deployment, management, security (particularly Axis cameras)? 
• How many years of experience working with RFID Badge readers? 
• How many years of experience working with Security Gates and Turnstiles? 

***Reason for leaving current position? 

***How soon can you start working from the date of receiving an offer?