Utility Systems Architect
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Job Location:
Centreville, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Utility Systems Architect
Job Type: Full-Time (FTE) or Key Personnel Consultant
Location: Hybrid Northern Virginia / Centreville VA; on-site presence as needed for workshops discovery and stakeholder alignment
Clearance / Access: Public Trust or equivalent background check preferred; ability to comply with UOSA site access safety and cybersecurity requirements
Experience Level: Senior / Principal (10 15 years)
Primary Domain
Utility digital transformation IT/OT architecture data integration enterprise systems cybersecurity-aligned modernization
Position Overview
The Utility Systems Architect serves as the senior technical lead responsible for assessing designing and guiding the evolution of a connected utility technology ecosystem across operational technology (OT) information technology (IT) enterprise applications data platforms cybersecurity controls and integration services.
This role translates UOSAs digital transformation objectives into practical architecture patterns that improve interoperability reduce technology fragmentation strengthen IT/OT governance and maximize value from existing platforms such as SCADA AVEVA PI GIS CMMS/ERP LIMS Microsoft 365 Power BI and document management systems.
The ideal candidate has experience in utility or mission-critical environments and can communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Utility Architecture & Digital Transformation Leadership
- Lead architecture discovery across IT OT cybersecurity enterprise applications data/analytics and infrastructure
- Develop current-state and target-state architecture views
- Define architecture principles for integration and governance
- Translate digital maturity findings into roadmap initiatives
IT/OT Integration and Data Architecture
- Assess integration methods between OT and enterprise systems
- Recommend scalable data architecture solutions
- Define data flows for high-value use cases
- Address data quality metadata and security considerations
Cybersecurity Resilience and Governance
- Incorporate cybersecurity principles (NIST CIS Zero Trust)
- Support governance frameworks and architecture reviews
- Align solutions with budget staffing and risk tolerance
Stakeholder Engagement
- Facilitate workshops across departments
- Present technical findings to executives
- Support vendor evaluations and decision-making
- Mentor team members
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors in IT Engineering Cybersecurity or related field
Experience
- 10 years in architecture or IT/OT modernization
- 5 years in utilities or critical infrastructure
- Experience with application portfolio assessment and roadmap development
Required Skills
- IT/OT integration APIs data pipelines and reporting architectures
- Architecture modeling and governance frameworks (TOGAF COBIT)
- Familiarity with platforms like AVEVA PI GIS ERP Microsoft 365 Power BI
Preferred Qualifications
- Utility industry experience
- Experience with predictive maintenance analytics digital twins
- Certifications: TOGAF CISSP Azure PMP etc.
Measures of Success
- Approved architecture models
- Clear integration strategies
- Realistic roadmap aligned with governance
- Improved system connectivity and stakeholder understanding
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Headquartered in Leesburg Virginia Zenius Corporation is a HUBZone-certified small business. Zenius specializes in providing Grants Management IT Modernization Acquisition Management and Financial Management services to Federal agencies. Zenius is selected by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the DC Metro Area awarded inand 2020. Zenius is also listed by Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas in 2021. Zenius is an awardee of 2019 Best of Leesburg winner (Business Management Consultant category).
BENEFITS
Zenius Corporation is an employee-oriented company. Join us now and help us grow!
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays and paid time off medical insurance including health vision dental insurance 401K matching Flexible Spending Account and flexible schedules as per business needs. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans that benefit the employee.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Zenius Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. Zenius complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Zenius Corporation expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status.
