IT Architect (OT)
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Denver, CO - USA
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Job Summary
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow A position at Xcel Energy could be just what youre looking for.
The IT Architect will own and govern the use of architecture design patterns data tools and principles that align to the overarching IT Strategy and optimally serve their respective domain. They consult and collaborate cross-organizationally to support delivery of capabilities. They own report and consult on the overall health and corresponding risks of the Technical domain.
Essential Responsibilities
Leadership: Lead work through coaching and feedback and through significant interactions and influence with leaders. Govern work efforts to ensure alignment with reference architecture IT strategy and policy. Collaborate cross-organizationally to influence alignment on and adoption of enterprise architecture standards.
Technical Expertise: Provide consultation and direction to delivery and operational teams on optimal architecture for respective solutions. Maintain state-of-the-art expertise of enterprise architecture technologies frameworks and industry innovations.
Architectural Operations: Review and approve projects and work efforts to ensure that they are compliant with architectural standards. Track and manage exceptions to standards. Continuously improve operational processes. Assess report and make recommendations to eliminate operational risk related to technology or architecture.
Minimum Requirements
Seven years of related functional experience.
Bachelors degree in Technology Science Business or related field or 4 years of experience equivalent to the position.
Exposure to diverse systems technologies and processing environments in a large Corporate setting.
Project solution architecture experience.
Knowledge of core aspects of architecture (Software Hardware Network Integration Data hosting models platform types etc.).
Strong analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Extensive knowledge of future technology trends within area of expertise.
Excellent communication skills effective with varying organizational levels and skill sets.
Excellent Relationship Management and collaboration skills with a track record of working as one team cross-organizationally to drive innovation and business results.
Preferred Requirements:
- Utility OT Experience (ADMS EMS SCADA DERMS ICCP Gas SCADA)
- Integration Architecture Expertise (OT IT boundaries APIs ESB eventing CDC)
- CIP / OT Cybersecurity Experience (ESP IAM segmentation compliance)
- OT/IT integration architecture
- Authoring standards patterns and ADRs
- Identity network and security boundary design
- Ability to simplify complex operational architectures without increasing risk
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If youre ready to be a part of something big we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
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Non-BargainingThe anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $97600.00 to $138600.00 per yearThis position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program Medical/Pharmacy Plan Dental Vision Life Insurance Dependent Care Reimbursement Account Health Care Reimbursement Account Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA) Transportation Reimbursement Account Short-term disability (STD) Long-term disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan) Tuition reimbursement Transit programs Employee recognition program Pension 401(k) plan Paid time off (PTO) Holidays Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO) Parental LeaveBenefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end suspend or amend any of its plans at any time in whole or in part.
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