Manufacturing Technologist and Architect

Location and Travel Details: Remote with travel monthly to Tinker Air Force Base (Oklahoma City, OK), Hill Air Force Base (Ogden, UT), or Robins Air Force Base (Warner Robins, GA)Required skills for this job include:Proven experience as a strong hands-on technologist and technology strategist/solution architect or similar role in a technology-driven environmentDemonstrated leadership experience in the manufacturing industry, ideally within large enterprise or industrial scale operationsCollaborate with teammates and clients to ensure software solutions align with the organization’s goals, as well as customer needsStrong knowledge of IoT technologies and standardsAbility to lead the technical execution of IIoT/OT connectivity and PTC ThingWorx implementation across multiple sitesExpertise in cloud platforms (AWS preferred)Experience with multiple programming languages with a strength in Java and JavaScriptProficiency in designing and implementing application architectures and integrationsExperience with Git-based source control and pull requests for feature-based developmentSolid understanding of data management and analyticsSharp critical and analytical thinking skills and keen attention to detailHelp foster a culture of innovation and out-of-the-box thinkingExperience with Agile development methodologiesAbility to mentor junior team members and lead technical discussion8+ years of professional experience with 5+ in a leadership positionMinimum education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or comparable academic disciplineMust have or be willing to obtain Secret Clearance (this requires US Citizenship)Acceptable candidates must successfully pass a drug test and background screenWilling to travel to up to once a month to Tinker, Hill, or Robins Air Force BaseMain responsibilities will include the following:Act as a liaison to key stakeholders, communicating technical recommendations and driving enhancements to ensure IIoT systems remain scalable, secure, and highly available.Collaborate with and mentor junior team members in network and security troubleshooting, Kepware and IIoT/OT connectivity, PTC Thingworx configuration and developmentInstall and configure software, applications and infrastructure in AWS Outpost, On-Premise VMs and AWS Cloud environmentsDesign and implement cyber protection best practices and configurations that align to NIST 800-53 R5Oversee development and hosting of training programs for government personnel in all aspects of configuration and maintenance of IIoT environmentDevelop and/or approve design of PTC Thingworx model promoting commonality among machine tools and standardization of metricsDesign solutions that scale for high volume timeseries data ingestion and retrieval that integrate with AWS and PTC ThingworxCoordinate onboarding of new OT equipment in partnership with project managers to align with customer expectations and timelines.Desired skills for this position:PTC Thingworx experienceExperience with serverless architecture and cloud-native applicationsKnowledge of machine learning and AI integration in IIoT solutionsExperience with security best practices for cloud and IIoT applicationsUnderstanding of industry-specific regulations and compliance standards related to IIoTExperience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) About ILW At Illumination Works, we know data, and we should, we’ve been doing it since we started in 2006! We specialize in everything data from big data to data science, data engineering, software engineering, and cloud design. We are a trusted technology partner in user-centered digital transformation—delivering impactful business results to clients. We partner with customers to solve their unique technology and data challenges and stay on top of modern technologies and advancements leveraging our Innovation Lab. Check out our website to learn more at www.ilwllc.com.Why choose us? We invest in our employees in all aspects of their life and we value family. We offer market-competitive salary, a generous PTO package, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans. We also offer 401K, short/long-term disability insurance, a fun and engaging culture, and training opportunities to keep you up to speed on the latest technologies. 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