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Job Title: IT Architect and Technical Lead
Location: Remote (Tacoma, WA)
Duration & Work Hours: Contract to hire Full-time (40 hours per week)
Job Overview and Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Architect and Technical Lead with strong expertise in Emerson / AspenTech Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) and Outage Management System (OMS). The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the architecture, design, implementation, and integration of Digital Grid Management (DGM) solutions within utility environments.
This role requires hands-on technical leadership, deep understanding of utility control center systems, and the ability to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure successful deployment and operation of ADMS/OMS platforms aligned with business and operational goals.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end architecture design and implementation of ADMS/OMS solutions including SCADA, DMS, OMS, and enterprise integrations
- Define system topology, control center configurations, high-availability architecture, and disaster recovery strategies
- Lead and support implementation of ADMS, OMS, and DERMS solutions including configuration, testing, and go-live support
- Integrate ADMS/OMS with utility systems such as SCADA, GIS, SAP, SOM, and other enterprise platforms
- Perform data modeling and data migration from legacy OMS systems to new platforms
- Configure outage management workflows including job creation, job closure, reporting, prediction rules, and ETR matrices
- Provide technical leadership, mentor junior team members, and support technical development activities
- Conduct workshops, validate system designs, and ensure seamless integration with IT/OT environments
- Oversee system configuration, testing, and commissioning aligned with real-time grid operations
- Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to gather requirements and ensure solution compatibility
- Develop and execute quality assurance plans to validate system functionality and performance
- Create and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, standards, and procedures
- Ensure implementation of cybersecurity best practices and compliance with industry standards such as NERC CIP
- Troubleshoot complex technical issues and optimize system performance
- Identify and implement enhancements including integration with DERMS and advanced grid technologies
Required Qualifications and Certification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- Minimum 7+ years of hands-on experience as an IT Architect with Emerson/AspenTech ADMS/OMS implementations
- Minimum 4+ years of experience as a Technical Lead
- In-depth knowledge of Emerson / AspenTech Digital Grid Management (DGM) platform, including Monarch-based systems
- Strong hands-on experience in ADMS/OMS configuration, data migration, and interface development
- Proven experience in system integration with SCADA, GIS, SAP, and other utility systems
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms such as AWS
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices for IoT and cloud-based systems
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex projects
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Emerson/AspenTech certification (preferred) or equivalent experience as a Delivery Service Provider (DSP) for DGM solutions