Security Architect

Title: Domain Architect, Progression
Company: Tampa Electric Company
Location: Bearss Operations Center 
State and City: Florida  -  Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

TITLE:    Domain Architect Progression 
PERFORMANCE COACH:     Sr Manager Enterprise Architecture
COMPANY:    Tampa Electric
DEPARTMENT:    Technology

Please note that this position can be hired at any level in the job family progression, based on education and years of experience. 

The Network Domain Architect leads the design and governance of network architectures across technology. Provides strategically-focused direction, technical leadership, and architectural oversight for all Network Domain related initiatives including LAN/WAN, cloud networking, network security, and zero trust technologies. Drives modernization initiatives, authors standards and patterns, ensures regulatory alignment, and provides technical leadership to project teams and architects. Responsible to build the technology roadmaps for the domain. May serve as a project lead, cross-train peers, and mentor to other department team members. 

This includes primary accountability for network technologies such as route/switch, on-premise LAN/WAN, IPAM, Wi-Fi, ISP management, site-to-site VPNs, proxies (forward and reverse), Wireless, Load Balancing, DNS, automation, NAC/user access, hyperconverged infrastructure, and overall network security. Partners with the Telecommunication teams on establishing/upgrading existing circuits/communication links.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
1.    Lead implementation of enterprise-wide architecture initiatives and solutions and proof-of-concept projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, affiliates, and business units to implement and support existing and future solutions.
2.    Architect and design complex domain solutions that align with TECO standards and guide other IT teams in the implementation and support of the technologies.
3.    Provide technical leadership to the infrastructure delivery teams with focus on alignment of execution to established technical requirements work as designed.
4.    Create and maintain the domain technology roadmap and lead in the future state architecture for the Domain.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education         
Required:    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related IT/Technology field.  
In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an additional 2 years of experience with an Associate’s degree, or an additional 4 years of experience with a High School Diploma may be considered. 

Licenses/Certifications 
Required:    Has obtained at least one related network, system, operating system, or information security professional certifications.

Experience 
Required:    8 years of related hands-on experience implementing and maintaining Applications or Systems  for the respective domain.  
Preferred:    Gas or Electric utility industry.  Experience working in large public or private sector organizations.  Previous experience as an IT Architect or similar role.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA) 
Required:     
•    Thorough working knowledge for most of the technologies and operational functions for the domain.
•    Strong critical thinking, analytical, problem solving, and risk assessment skills as well as strong listening and communication skills (oral and written)
•    Excellent interpersonal, mentoring, coaching, and organizational skills
•    Expert knowledge across multiple Architecture Domains regardless of the complexity

The Network Domain Architect Sr leads the design and governance of network architectures across technology. Provides strategically focused direction, technical leadership, and architectural oversight for all Network Domain related initiatives including LAN/WAN, cloud networking, network security, and zero trust technologies. Drives modernization initiatives, authors standards and patterns, ensures regulatory alignment, and provides technical leadership to project teams and architects. Responsible to build the technology roadmaps for the domain. May serve as a project lead, cross-train peers, and mentor to other department team members. 

This includes primary accountability for network technologies such as route/switch, on-premises LAN/WAN, IPAM, Wi-Fi, ISP management, site-to-site VPNs, proxies (forward and reverse), Wireless, Load Balancing, DNS, automation, NAC/user access, hyperconverged infrastructure, and overall network security. Partners with the Telecommunication teams on establishing/upgrading existing circuits/communication links.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
5.    Lead implementation of enterprise-wide architecture initiatives and solutions and proof-of-concept projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, affiliates, and business units to implement and support existing and future solutions.
6.    Architect and design complex domain solutions that align with TECO standards and guide other IT teams in the implementation and support of the technologies.
7.    Provide technical leadership to the infrastructure delivery teams with focus on alignment of execution to established technical requirements work as designed.
8.    Create and maintain the domain technology roadmap and lead in the future state architecture for the Domain.

SUPERVISION 
Indirect Supervision:             Contractors, Co-Ops, and Interns

QUALIFICATIONS
Education         
Required:    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related IT/Technology field.  
In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an additional 2 years of experience with an Associate’s degree, or an additional 4 years of experience with a High School Diploma may be considered. 

Licenses/Certifications
Required:    Has obtained at least two related network, system, operating system, or information security professional certifications.
Preferred:    Optional desired TOGAF or similar Architecture methodology certifications    

Experience 
Required:    8 years of related hands-on experience implementing and maintaining Applications or Systems  for the respective domain.  
Preferred:    Gas or Electric utility industry.  Experience working in large public or private sector organizations.  Previous experience as an IT Architect or similar role.
Experience serving as a technical lead, architecture lead, or team lead on enterprise-scale initiatives.  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA) 
Required:     
•    Thorough working knowledge for most of the following technologies and operational functions for the domain.
•    Experience in developing design and architecture artifacts
•    Strong critical thinking, analytical, problem solving, and risk assessment skills as well as strong listening and communication skills (oral and written)
•    Excellent interpersonal, mentoring, coaching, and organizational skills
•    Expert knowledge across multiple Architecture Domains regardless of the complexity
•    Proven ability to influence technical decisions and drive alignment across multiple stakeholder groups without direct supervisory authority

The Network Domain Architect Consultant leads the design and governance of network architectures across technology. Provides strategically focused direction, technical leadership, and architectural oversight for all Network Domain related initiatives including LAN/WAN, cloud networking, network security, and zero trust technologies. Drives modernization initiatives, authors standards and patterns, ensures regulatory alignment, and provides technical leadership to project teams and architects. Responsible to build the technology roadmaps for the domain. May serve as a project lead, cross-train peers, and mentor to other department team members. 

This includes primary accountability for network technologies such as route/switch, on-premise LAN/WAN, IPAM, Wi-Fi, ISP management, site-to-site VPNs, proxies (forward and reverse), Wireless, Load Balancing, DNS, automation, NAC/user access, hyperconverged infrastructure, and overall network security. Partners with the Telecommunication teams on establishing/upgrading existing circuits/communication links.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
9.    Lead implementation of enterprise-wide architecture initiatives and solutions and proof-of-concept projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, affiliates, and business units to implement and support existing and future solutions.
10.    Architect and design complex domain solutions that align with TECO standards and guide other IT teams in the implementation and support of the technologies.
11.    Provide technical leadership to the infrastructure delivery teams with focus on alignment of execution to established technical requirements work as designed.
12.    Create and maintain the domain technology roadmap and lead in the future state architecture for the Domain.

SUPERVISION 
Direct Supervision:    May have supervisory responsibilities over architects or may be an individual contributor.  
Indirect Supervision:         Contractors, Co-ops.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education     Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related IT/Technology field.  
In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an additional 2 years of experience with an Associate’s degree, or an additional 4 years of experience with a High School Diploma may be considered. 

Licenses/Certifications 
Required:    Has obtained at least two, with the condition to obtain a third certification within one year of hire for this position, related network, system, operating system, or information security professional certifications.
Preferred:        Optional desired TOGAF or similar Architecture methodology certifications    
Experience 
Required:    8 years of related hands-on experience implementing and maintaining Applications or Systems for the respective domain.  
Preferred:    Experience serving as a technical lead, architecture lead, or team lead on enterprise-scale initiatives.  
Gas or Electric utility industry.  Experience working in large public or private sector organizations.  
Experience as an IT Architect or similar role.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (KSA) 
Required:     
•    Thorough working knowledge for most of the following technologies and operational functions across multiple domains
•    Strong critical thinking, analytical, problem solving, and risk assessment skills as well as strong listening and communication skills (oral and written)
•    Excellent interpersonal, mentoring, coaching, and organizational skills
•    Expert knowledge across multiple Architecture Domains regardless of the complexity
•    Proven track record of mentoring senior technical professionals and developing architecture capabilities within an organization.
•    Experience influencing strategic technology decisions at the Director, Executive, and Enterprise levels.  

WORKING CONDITIONS 
Normal working conditions with occasional weekend and overtime requirements, including on-call rotational support.
Expect to drive to multiple sitess and between BOC and Midtown as needed to support business

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ REQUIREMENTS 
Normal physical demands related to an office and operational (Power Plant, Solar, Control Center) workplace environment. 

TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage  *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!

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