Solution Architect (Infrastructure)

OPPD is hiring a Solution Architect (Infrastructure) who is responsible for leading design sessions to create end-to-end technical solutions and processes, in partnership with engineering teams, that meet business needs. The role will be responsible for contributing to the development of and adherence to architecture frameworks, principles, standards, and best practices. The SA ensures deployed technologies and services align with business objectives and that these products and services are built, delivered, and governed in a way that maximize their value to the company. This role will focus on Network, Server, Storage, Data Backups, Phone Systems, System Monitoring and assorted back office technology. Responsible for building an overall Infrastructure roadmap that aligns to the current company goals and long-term strategy while incorporating the operational needs of the respective Infrastructure domains.

• Must be very collaborative with the business and technical owners to design solutions that meet the requirements of the projects, and that it ensures fiscally responsibility

• Have an eye towards the horizon to position the Infrastructure platforms in future ready state

• Having a good understanding of how typically applications work with the infrastructure platforms is a plus

Solution Design

• Partner with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and effective technology solutions

• Conceptualize and/or design end-to-end solutions, considering software and hardware integrations, performance, reliability, operating, scalability, security designs and lifecycle management

Technology Stack

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including solution architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and design documents

• Leverage technical expertise to evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, tools, and solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements and align with OPPD needs and capabilities

  Collaboration

• Liaise between business partners, vendors, project management and technical teams

• Foster a collaborative culture and actively engage with Enterprise Architects and Lead Engineers to ensure design choices are made with an understanding of business objectives, the overall architectural strategy, roadmaps, governance, and frameworks

Solution Governance

• Ensure that solution designs adhere to technology and security standards/policies

• Lead and/or support relevant governance groups & boards to provide oversight of planning and design processes and risk management

• Work closely with other architects and lead engineers to ensure the planned solution is designed to meet all non-functional requirements - security, performance, maintainability, scalability, usability, and reliability

  Responsibilities

Required:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field; 7 years of proven experience as an SA or a similar role in an enterprise-class environment OR a combination of education and experience that enables the candidate to fulfill the responsibilities of the position

• Progressive growth of role and increased responsibility throughout career

• Strong technical knowledge in areas such as cloud, virtualization, client/server, service-oriented architecture (SOA) environment, software development, data, networking, middleware, storage, data management, infrastructure, and emerging technologies

• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and practices

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills that enables productive and positive interactions with stakeholders

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Desired:

• Master's degree

• Certifications in relative technologies and frameworks

• Experience working in a utility

• Familiarity with industry specific regulations and compliance standards

• Knowledge of business processes including service portfolio management, finance, asset management, high availability, disaster recovery, business continuity, and risk management

• Experience working in a mixed Agile/Waterfall environment

  Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a related field; 7 years of proven experience as an SA or a similar role in an enterprise-class environment OR a combination of education and experience that enables the candidate to fulfill the responsibilities of the position

• Progressive growth of role and increased responsibility throughout career

• Strong technical knowledge in areas such as cloud, virtualization, client/server, service-oriented architecture (SOA) environment, software development, data, networking, middleware, storage, data management, infrastructure, and emerging technologies

• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and practices

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills that enables productive and positive interactions with stakeholders

• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Desired:

• Master/s degree

• Certifications in relative technologies and frameworks

• Experience working in a utility

• Familiarity with industry specific regulations and compliance standards

• Knowledge of business processes including service portfolio management, finance, asset management, high availability, disaster recovery, business continuity, and risk management

• Experience working in a mixed Agile/Waterfall environment

  Closing Statement

Level - S6

Foundation - $104,645

Maximum -$156,967

At Omaha Public Power District , we're passionate about three things: power, the people who make it, and the people who rely on it.

WE ARE: Where the Light Starts. OPPD is the 12th-largest public power utility in the U.S., serving over 850,000 people across 5,000 square miles and 13 counties.

WE¿RE COMMITTED TO: Each other and the people we serve. This commitment drives us. We're dedicated to providing our communities with affordable, reliable, and environmentally sensitive energy services today, tomorrow, and well into the future.

OUR JOB: To provide power with a purpose. We have real impact - on people[s lives, on the environment, and on the future of energy. We're always looking for bright, capable people who want an opportunity to lead from where you are wherever you are and know that your ideas will be heard. If you want to be a source of real, positive change for the community and the people who live in this region, then working for a company acknowledged for caring about these same things is likely a priority for you as well.

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EOE: Protected Veterans/Disability

How To Apply

Apply online at www.oppd.com on or before July 16,2024

Recruiter: Patique Collins - pncollins@oppd.com #LI-PC

PLEASE NOTE - Your application has not been submitted unless you have applied for a specific requisition. If you have not chosen a specific opening, your application will remain in 'DRAFT' form and will not be viewed by our Human Capital staff.