10753 IT Solution Architect Principal I

PSEG • Newark, NJ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re one of the country’s largest energy companies, with a vision of powering a future where people use energy more efficiently and it’s safer and delivered more reliably than ever. We’re also deeply connected to the communities we serve, with more than 13,000 employees working together to support our customers and make a difference every day. Here, you’ll have the stability and exciting opportunities that come with being a Fortune 500 company — along with a supportive, friendly work environment where your contributions are valued. We offer a flexible work environment designed to balance employee needs with collaboration and operational excellence. Roles fall into two categories: Onsite: Employees work onsite daily. Hybrid: A blend of remote and onsite work, with at least three onsite days per week required. As an employee, if you are regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week, you will have access to a wide range of comprehensive benefits from day one, designed to support your total well-being: medical, dental, vision, parental leave and family leave programs, behavioral health programs, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off. More than 13,000 people already call PSEG their work home, taking pride in providing safe, reliable service to millions of customers. If you’re looking for a place where you can build a meaningful career and help power and support our communities, we’d love to welcome you to the team. PSEG is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. Job Summary At this time, only current PSEG employees are being considered. Reporting to the Network Architecture IT Manager, the Solution Architect designs network solutions that support business functions by evaluating user needs, goals, budgets, and existing systems. The role focuses on improving processes through automation and innovative strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and 5+ years networking experience, or 9+ years without a degree.
• Proficiency in Python, Ansible, or similar scripting tools for automation.
• Demonstrated leadership in projects and Network enhancements.
• Ability to identify needed features, improvements, and architectural alignment with IT strategies.
• Experience coaching architects and other network team members and supporting complex projects.
• Strong communication skills across various teams, vendors, leadership, and customers.
• Ability to clearly explain technical concepts and work effectively with external groups.
• Must meet and maintain nuclear requirements for Unescorted Site Access.

Nice To Haves

• Strong leadership and problem solving skills
• Teamwork, facilitation, negotiation, and relationship building abilities
• Automation experience
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (SolarWinds, ServiceNow, FMC, etc.)
• Strong analytical, multitasking, and communication skills
• Ability to build business cases and engage stakeholders
• Experience defining metrics for solution success
• Current Cisco certification
• Exposure to cybersecurity practices

Responsibilities

• Align with IT and OT strategy, contributing to roadmaps and identifying Network technologies that simplify operations.
• Develop and maintain network architecture frameworks that support core business needs and enterprise standards.
• Document processes, resolve issues, and recommend enhancements to improve system reliability.
• Communicate customer business needs to product teams and strengthen vendor relationships through agreements and SLAs.
• Architect secure network designs, expand automation capabilities, mentor team members, and ensure new solutions integrate properly.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• parental leave
• family leave programs
• behavioral health programs
• 401(k) with company match
• life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• generous paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal