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Azure OT Architect with LoRaWAN

Houston, TX · On-site

$60.75 - $79/hr

Azure OT Architect with LoRaWAN Job Location: Houston, TX Job Type: Contract * Architect and ... Lead the development of Azure based OT PaaS solutions including IoT Hub Time Series Insights ...

IOT Solutions Architect

Plano, TX · On-site

$60.75 - $80/hr

Azure is preferred. (Options: IoT Central, IoT HUB, Azure Sphere, IoT Edge, Digital Twin, Stream Analytics, Data Lake and Timeseries) * 10+ years' experience as IoT Architect and a proven track ...

Azure Architect

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$61 - $79.50/hr

Azure Architect Location: CINCINNATI, OH and Boston ,MA Duration: Full Time Minimum of 9+ ... about Azure IoT (preferred) Experience in Azure automation and DevOps (preferred) Additional ...

Azure Cloud Fullstack IOT Lead (Hands-on Engineering Lead) Responsibilities: * Lead design and ... Work directly with client technical teams and IntraEdge offshore engineers to align on architecture ...

Technical IOT Architect

Bellevue, WA

$74.75 - $90.25/hr

... MSFT Azure, etc.) Experience implementing enterprise level software - especially SaaS. Strong ... Additional Information We are seeking for a IoT Solution Architect at Bellevue, WA for Full Time. ...

Technical IOT Architect

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$74.75 - $90.25/hr

... MSFT Azure, etc.) Experience implementing enterprise level software - especially SaaS. Strong ... Additional Information We are seeking for a IoT Solution Architect at Bellevue, WA for Full Time. ...

The IoT / Edge Architect

Bethesda, MD · On-site +1

$67.50 - $88.75/hr

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The IoT / Edge Architect will serve as the technical lead for the design, integration, and ... Experience with AWS IoT, AWS Greengrass, or Azure IoT Edge in regulated or missioncritical ...

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How much do azure iot architect jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for azure iot architect in the United States is $70.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61.06 and $79.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Azure Iot Architect vs IoT Developer?

AspectAzure Iot ArchitectIoT Developer
Primary RoleDesigns and oversees IoT solutions on Azure platformDevelops and implements IoT applications and devices
Required SkillsCloud architecture, IoT solutions, Azure services, securityProgramming, device integration, data processing, IoT protocols
CertificationsAzure certifications (e.g., AZ-220, AZ-220)IoT-specific certifications or programming certifications
Work EnvironmentCloud-based, architecture planning, client collaborationDevelopment environment, coding, testing, deployment

The Azure Iot Architect focuses on designing and managing IoT solutions on Azure, requiring cloud architecture expertise. In contrast, the IoT Developer primarily builds and codes IoT applications and devices. Both roles often collaborate but differ in scope and responsibilities, with the architect handling high-level design and the developer executing technical implementation.

What does an Azure IoT Architect do?

An Azure IoT Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Internet of Things (IoT) solutions using Microsoft's Azure platform. They work on integrating devices, data, and cloud services to create scalable and secure IoT systems. Their role involves selecting appropriate Azure services, ensuring data security, managing device connectivity, and optimizing the overall architecture for performance and cost-effectiveness. Azure IoT Architects often collaborate with developers, engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver end-to-end IoT solutions tailored to organizational needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Azure IoT Architect?

To thrive as an Azure IoT Architect, you need strong expertise in cloud computing, IoT solutions design, networking, and security, often supported by a degree in computer science or engineering and relevant Microsoft certifications. Familiarity with Azure IoT Hub, Azure Digital Twins, device provisioning, and ARM templates is typically required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills help you collaborate with stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions. These skills ensure robust, scalable, and secure IoT architectures that meet organizational goals and industry standards.

How does an Azure IoT Architect typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during solution development?

As an Azure IoT Architect, you will work closely with engineers, developers, project managers, and client stakeholders to design and implement IoT solutions tailored to business needs. Collaboration often involves leading technical discussions, providing architectural guidance, and ensuring security and scalability requirements are met. You may also coordinate with data analysts and cloud operations teams to integrate IoT data streams and manage deployments. Clear communication and the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical colleagues are essential in this role.
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Infographic showing various Azure Iot Architect job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $146,601 per year, or $70.5 per hour.

Azure Solution Architect - Industrial IoT

Applied Information Sciences

Groton, CT • On-site, Remote

$63.25 - $82.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 hours ago


Job description

Why AIS?
When you join AIS, you're joining a mission-driven team that's passionate about making a difference. You'll work on projects that matter, alongside industry-leading experts, in an environment that fosters innovation, driving client success, and empowering our team to make a lasting impact. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, inclusivity, continuous growth, and shared success.
  • Employee Ownership: Your contributions directly impact the company's success, and you share in its achievements.
  • Continuous Learning: Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth.
  • Inclusive Culture: A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone's voice is valued.
  • Mission-Driven Work: Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities.

What are we looking for?
At AIS, we're looking for more than just skills - we're looking for driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference, eager to grow, and aligned with our core principles.
Working@AIS
At AIS, we are dedicated to providing our employees with diverse opportunities to grow their careers while supporting a variety of impactful projects. For this position, we are seeking a talented individual to join AIS as a Infrastructure Architect.
  • Core Knowledge & Skills: Architects scalable, resilient solutions; authors roadmaps and blueprints; integrates diverse components; advances automation (PowerShell/Python/Ansible) and governance/policy.
  • Work & Complexity: Leads architectural initiatives, establishes performance benchmarks, integrates systems at scale, researches emerging tech, and mitigates enterprise risk.
  • Quality & Independence: Ensures integrity, scalability, and cost/performance optimization; produces comprehensive design artifacts; sets and enforces standards with broad autonomy.
  • Teamwork & Communication: Leads architectural teams, builds strategic partnerships, institutionalizes knowledge management, and communicates designs and executive-ready reports.
  • Consulting & Engagement: Delivers architectural consulting aligned to business strategy, proposes enterprise technologies, nurtures vendor alliances, and seeds new project opportunities.
As your initial project assignment, you will support the unique needs of our client as a Azure Solution Architect - Industrial IoT.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Azure Solution Architect - Industrial IoT to lead the design and deployment of secure, scalable, and reliable Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions in Microsoft Azure. This role is responsible for translating operational technology (OT) and business requirements into end-to-end cloud and edge architectures that enable industrial connectivity, telemetry ingestion, device management, analytics, and operational insights. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Azure services, industrial protocols, edge computing, cybersecurity, and systems integration across manufacturing, utilities, energy, or other industrial environments. This position is located on-site in Groton, CT.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the architecture, design, and technical governance of Azure-based industrial IoT and edge solutions.

  • Define end-to-end IIoT reference architectures spanning sensors, PLCs, SCADA/DCS systems, industrial gateways, edge compute, cloud ingestion, storage, analytics, and visualization.

  • Design solutions using Azure services such as Azure IoT Operations, Azure IoT Hub, Azure Event Hubs, Azure Data Explorer, Azure Functions, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Arc, Azure Monitor, Microsoft Defender for IoT, and Azure Digital Twins as appropriate.

  • Architect secure and resilient connectivity patterns between plant-floor assets and Azure, including edge-to-cloud messaging, store-and-forward, intermittent connectivity handling, and remote site deployment models.

  • Develop strategies for ingesting and normalizing data from industrial protocols and systems such as OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, BACnet, DNP3, and proprietary OEM interfaces.

  • Collaborate with OT engineers, plant operations, cybersecurity teams, infrastructure teams, and software developers to ensure solutions align with operational requirements and safety constraints.

  • Define device onboarding, identity, certificate management, lifecycle management, patching, and remote operations models for field and plant devices.

  • Design data architectures that support real-time monitoring, historian integration, predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, asset performance management, and advanced analytics use cases.

  • Ensure architectures incorporate security-by-design principles, including zero trust, network segmentation, role-based access control, secrets management, device hardening, and regulatory compliance.

  • Produce architecture artifacts including solution diagrams, interface definitions, security models, deployment patterns, migration plans, and implementation roadmaps.

  • Provide technical leadership during pilots, proof-of-concepts, and production deployments, including design reviews, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

  • Establish non-functional requirements for availability, scalability, latency, resiliency, observability, and disaster recovery.

  • Support cost modeling, environment sizing, and cloud consumption planning for IIoT workloads.

  • Mentor engineering teams and provide architectural oversight across implementation and operational handoff.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

  • 8+ years of experience in solution architecture, cloud engineering, or enterprise systems integration.

  • 3+ years of experience designing or deploying industrial IoT / OT-integrated solutions in manufacturing, energy, utilities, transportation, mining, or similar industrial sectors.

  • Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Azure architecture and services relevant to IoT, data, integration, security, and hybrid infrastructure.

  • Experience integrating cloud platforms with industrial environments, including PLCs, SCADA, MES, historians, industrial gateways, or plant-floor networks.

  • Understanding of industrial communications standards and protocols such as OPC UA, MQTT, and Modbus.

  • Experience with edge computing platforms, containerized workloads, and remote site deployment patterns.

  • Knowledge of OT and IoT cybersecurity principles, including asset visibility, network boundaries, device identity, certificate-based authentication, secure remote access, and threat monitoring.

  • Experience with infrastructure as code and automation using tools such as Bicep, ARM, Terraform, PowerShell, or Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both executive stakeholders and deeply technical engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator, Azure Security Engineer, or IoT-related certifications.

  • Experience with Azure Arc-enabled Kubernetes, industrial edge gateways, or disconnected/low-connectivity operating environments.

  • Experience with historian platforms, time-series analytics, and digital twin modeling.

  • Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity standards and frameworks such as ISA/IEC 62443, NIST CSF, NERC CIP, or sector-specific controls.

  • Experience designing solutions for regulated or high-assurance environments.

  • Knowledge of data engineering and visualization platforms such as Power BI, Synapse, Fabric, or third-party industrial analytics tools.

  • Background in application integration, API design, event-driven architectures, and enterprise integration patterns.

At AIS, we are committed to offering competitive and fair compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and contributions of each team member.The targeted base salary range for this role is $138,000-$209,000 per year. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location.We value transparency in our hiring process and are happy to discuss how your unique qualifications align with our compensation structure during the interview process.
Applied Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.