Chief Architect Critical Infrastructure Solutions

Bold New Solutions - BNS Power • Hillsboro, OR

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Chief Architect, Critical Infrastructure Solutions, is the senior technical authority responsible for establishing and guiding the technical vision, architecture, engineering standards, and solution development for BNS's Critical Infrastructure Solutions business. The role provides strategic and technical leadership across data center infrastructure, telecommunications, structured cabling, central offices, enterprise network environments, and military and commercial shipboard systems. It ensures solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, compliant, and aligned with customer requirements and business objectives.

Working closely with the CTO, executive leadership, Operations, Project Management, engineering resources, and customers, the Chief Architect translates complex technical requirements into practical architectures and implementation strategies. The role also supports business growth by evaluating emerging technologies, strengthening technical capabilities, and developing differentiated solutions for commercial, government, defense, and maritime customers.

This enterprise-level technical leadership position establishes technical direction and standards while partnering with Operations and Field Management to support successful execution. Day-to-day technician scheduling, staffing, and field deployment remain within the Operations structure. The position is full-time, salaried, and exempt; remote or regional, preferably on the West Coast, with travel up to 75% domestically and internationally. A valid passport and the ability to obtain security clearance as required are needed. Background checks and drug testing may be required. Flexible work-from-home options are available.

Requirements

• 15 or more years of experience in critical infrastructure, data center infrastructure, telecommunications, network architecture, structured cabling, or related technical environments.
• At least 7 years of experience in senior technical leadership, architecture, engineering management, or comparable technical authority roles.
• Demonstrated experience developing and overseeing technical solutions for data centers, telecommunications facilities, central offices, enterprise networks, or shipboard infrastructure.
• Advanced knowledge of fiber optic and copper cabling systems, network infrastructure, equipment installations, and supporting power systems.
• Strong understanding of applicable TIA/EIA, BICSI, NEC, MIL-STD, and related technical standards.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, engineering specifications, system designs, and project documentation.
• Ability to lead through technical expertise and influence engineering, operations, project management, and customer-facing teams.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant technical planning and documentation tools.
• Ability to travel up to 75% domestically and internationally.
• Valid passport and ability to obtain security clearance when required.
• Possible background check and drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• BICSI RCDD or Technician certification.
• Fluke Certified Cabling Test Technician (CCTT) or equivalent testing certification.
• Manufacturer certifications from CommScope, Leviton, Panduit, or comparable infrastructure providers.
• CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or other relevant networking certifications.
• OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, or comparable safety certifications.
• NAVSEA Cableway or related shipboard infrastructure experience.
• PMP, ITIL, or comparable project and service management credentials.
• Experience supporting U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Department of Defense, or other military and government customers.
• Prior military experience in IT, ET, EM, MM, IC, or related technical specialties.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the technical vision, architectural direction, engineering standards, design guidelines, technical specifications, and best practices for BNS Critical Infrastructure Solutions.
• Develop technical strategies and solutions for data centers, telecommunications infrastructure, central offices, enterprise networks, and shipboard environments.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, industry trends, and infrastructure solutions, and assess opportunities for BNS.
• Ensure architectural decisions support scalability, reliability, security, maintainability, and long-term customer requirements.
• Serve as the senior technical authority for complex design decisions, technical escalations, and solution recommendations.
• Provide technical oversight of infrastructure design, engineering, installation methodologies, and quality standards.
• Review and validate technical designs, drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and project deliverables.
• Guide work involving fiber and copper cabling systems, racks and cabinets, power distribution units, network equipment, and supporting infrastructure.
• Ensure technical solutions align with applicable TIA/EIA, BICSI, NEC, MIL-STD, NAVSEA, and other relevant industry and customer standards.
• Establish quality assurance expectations and technical review processes; lead or support root-cause analysis of significant technical issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Improve engineering methods, installation practices, technical documentation, and project outcomes.
• Provide technical direction, mentorship, and guidance to technical leads, engineers, project teams, and field personnel.
• Establish technical competency expectations, identify workforce development and certification opportunities, and support training programs, standard operating procedures, and knowledge sharing.
• Partner with Operations and Field Management to ensure teams have the technical knowledge, tools, and resources needed for project execution.
• Develop internal technical experts and future technical leaders, promoting technical excellence, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a senior technical resource in customer meetings, presentations, and solution development discussions.
• Partner with Business Development and executive leadership to evaluate opportunities and develop technical proposals.
• Translate customer requirements into technical architectures, implementation strategies, and solutions; support technical discovery, solution scoping, estimates, and RFP responses.
• Build technical credibility with commercial, government, defense, and maritime customers and identify opportunities to expand BNS capabilities, services, and customer relationships.
• Partner with Operations, Project Management, and Field Management to align technical designs with project execution requirements.
• Provide technical guidance during project planning, mobilization, implementation, and closeout, and establish review processes that support consistency across geographically dispersed projects.
• Help resolve complex technical challenges affecting project performance, quality, schedule, or customer satisfaction.
• Incorporate project lessons learned into future designs, standards, and methodologies, maintaining accountability for architectural decisions and technical deliverables while supporting operational ownership of execution.
• Ensure technical designs and recommendations comply with industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Support adherence to OSHA, NFPA 70E, and site-specific safety procedures; support security requirements in government, military, and controlled-access environments.
• Maintain awareness of NAVSEA, military, and defense infrastructure requirements and promote technical documentation, configuration control, and quality assurance practices.

Benefits

• Flexible work-from-home options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed