Qualifications:

7+ Years (preferably 10+ total years’ experience in Information Technology) in role with: •Demonstrated experience developing solution architectures in Electric Energy field (generation, transmission, and distribution) with the ability to clearly formulate end-to-end technical plans in accordance with business requirements •Demonstrated experience in solution/applications and information/data architecture to digitize and automate business processes •Experience in IT systems architecture, systems design, and development, preferably across multiple hardware and software technologies •Familiarity with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), agile, and waterfall models as well as architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) •Experience with legacy as well as new computing architectures. •Working knowledge of Architecture Domains (Business, Data, Application, Technology) and progressive experience in business analysis, application development, and architecture •Experience with development of future state architectures and roadmaps •Working knowledge of various architecture modeling standards and tools •Familiarity with the standards and best practices bodies •ITIL v3 or v4 a plus •Knowledge of Automated Meter Reading / Automated Meter Infrastructure preferred

Responsibilities:

A Client Solution Architect will: •Deliver timely, quality solutions and artifacts/deliverables that adhere to published Enterprise Architecture principles and standards that meet business/system requirements, scope, schedule, and budget •Develop and maintain vendor product standards and standard reusable solutions •Clearly communicate proposed solution during reviews and gain consensus from key stakeholders. •Work in a matrix environment with Enterprise Architecture, IT, Service Providers, and Business Units to develop the Solution Architecture •Perform effective solution alternative analysis, gap analysis, and risk identification •Recommend opportunities to introduce innovation, reduce costs, increase agility, and drive efficiency