Solutions Architect - Grid Infrastructure

As a Solutions Architect - Grid Infrastructure, you will drive the design and implementation of innovative technology solutions that support SCE's critical grid control systems and operational technology landscape. You will play a key role in developing adaptable, secure, and interoperable architectures that enable the organization to respond effectively to evolving business needs, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements.

What You Will Do

Creates proof of concepts which identify the right projects to use new technology, assists the project with technology implementation and assists DevOps teams with maintenance of the newly implemented technology. Supports new projects with designing, testing and approving architecture compliance with SCE's architectural principles, standards and blueprints.

Why It Might Be a Fit

If you are passionate about solving complex problems, influencing technology strategy, and shaping the future of the electric utility industry, we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• Seven or more years of experience in designing and developing IT architecture.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture, service-oriented architecture (SOA), APIs, messaging frameworks, and distributed systems integration.
• Experience with cybersecurity architecture, defense-in-depth principles, and industry security standards.
• Experience with databases, modern application development frameworks, container platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Tanzu), and DevOps practices.
• Working knowledge of AI/ML technologies and their integration into enterprise solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in the utility industry, Smart Grid technologies, NERC CIP, or government/critical infrastructure security environments.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and executive audiences.
• Familiarity with ITIL, PMI, and enterprise governance best practices.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Flexible work arrangements