Principal, IT Technical Architect - Oahu

Hawaiian Electric•Kailua, HI

10d•$109,900 - $142,600

About The Position

The Principal, IT Technical Architect plans and implements Hawaiian Electric Company’s system-wide IT/OT architecture across infrastructure, desktop, and application components. The goal is to maximize the value of information technology while minimizing the cost, time, and effort needed to implement and maintain it. Architecture work encompasses systems and network architecture, technology direction, acquisition plans, standards, migration strategies, and contingency plans. The position provides technical leadership across the company, from strategic decision-making through project planning and implementation, and may specialize in one or more enterprise architecture domains, including systems, applications, integration, data, cloud, infrastructure, or security. The role collaborates with the CIO and company leadership to develop architecture strategy, requirements, procedures, and guidelines, and advises clients and project teams on integrating with and leveraging existing IT/OT architecture. It analyzes business processes, automation proposals, data requirements, and customer needs; proposes and evaluates technical solutions; and provides cost justification, analysis, estimates, and process-improvement recommendations. The architect evaluates existing and emerging technologies, recommends pilots or adoption, and develops technology and migration plans aligned with business and CIO goals. The position may provide feedback on CIO staff performance evaluations, recommend staffing levels, assist with project budgets and forecasts, and mentor staff on emerging technologies. It also authors documentation for company needs such as rate-case and project filings, information requests, decision synopses, and team strategies. Participation in company emergency response activities may be assigned.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of information, data, and office technology management, typically acquired through college-level courses or equivalent experience.
Working knowledge of utility business and business and/or engineering principles and practices.
Extensive or advanced knowledge in one or more, and working knowledge in all listed areas: cloud architecture and security; Unix; Active Directory and Windows Server infrastructure; storage area networking; TCP/IP networking; internet technologies; network security architecture; cryptography; application security practices; desktop operating systems; mobile devices; application virtualization and delivery; service-oriented architecture; business intelligence systems; database management systems; and systems development.
Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity architectural principles.
Working knowledge of SAP software solutions and architecture.
Conceptual knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, physical and logical information security issues and trends, and utility operations technology systems such as SCADA and DCS.
Working knowledge of applicable policies and procedures, including information security policies, company/union agreements, the Accident Prevention Manual, and the General Information Manual.
Ability to translate business requirements into technical designs and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
Ability to develop system and security configuration standards and guidelines.
Ability to identify system constraints or gaps in business requirements and communicate issues and risks to management or project managers in a timely manner.
Ability to keep abreast of evolving and emerging information technologies.
In-depth knowledge of people, processes, and technologies used across multiple teams within the division.
Senior-level skills in one or more IT/OT architecture disciplines, such as application development, infrastructure, cloud, or desktop.
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding work environment and adapt to rapidly changing priorities.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of the organization.
Leadership skills and ability to work with a variety of individuals, including on sensitive, difficult, or confrontational issues.
Strong interpersonal skills to influence and persuade groups or individuals.
In-depth analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills for handling projects and programs.
Ability to design, code, test, and implement programs using one or more listed languages or systems, including Python, Go, R, Swift, Dart, Rust, MATLAB, Kotlin, Scala, C/C++/C#, shell scripting, Perl, PHP, Java, SQL, PL/SQL, Microsoft .Net, JavaScript, XML, or HTML on Windows and Unix platforms.
At least 10 years of experience supporting application development, infrastructure, and/or desktop environments employed at HECO.
At least 10 years of analytical experience in simple to complex systems.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of managerial or supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the CIO and company leadership to develop system-wide architecture strategies, plans, requirements, procedures, and guidelines.
Advise clients and project teams on integrating with and leveraging existing IT/OT architecture.
Analyze work-process automation proposals, data requirements, and customer needs; propose technical solutions that meet those needs and fit the overall architecture.
Perform cost justification, analysis, and work estimation for medium- to high-complexity information systems, including new designs and modifications or integrations of existing systems and data structures.
Propose process improvements and participate in departmental task forces and cost/benefit reviews as needed.
Analyze existing and emerging technologies; recommend pilots, prototypes, or adoption and develop plans for appropriate technology directions and migration strategies.
Provide feedback regarding CIO staff performance evaluations, recommend project and post-launch staffing levels, assist with project budgets and forecasts, and mentor staff on emerging technologies.
Author documentation for company needs, including rate-case or project filings, responses to information requests, decision synopses, and department or team strategies.
Participate in company emergency response activities as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.