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Senior IT Network Solutions Architect

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

The Senior IT Network Solutions Architect designs, develops and implements advanced network architecture solutions to address complex business challenges, aligning with enterprise architecture standards. The architect researches and develops cutting-edge network products, services, and applications while ensuring compatibility and integration across interdependent technologies. This position requires hands-on involvement in designing, building, and implementing solutions, as well as mentoring and leading team members in solution deployment.

Key Job Information

Senior IT Solutions Architect 6070 Grade 8

Career Level: P4

Specialist Professional Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices Solves complex problems; takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations May lead functional teams or projects

Key Responsibilities:

Network Architecture Design and Implementation

• Develop and implement innovative solutions to enhance PGE's network technologies, supporting Cloud, WAN, LAN, Data Center, and Internet connectivity services.

• Create detailed network component specifications and translate them into implementable designs using selected products.

• Specify and design large or complex network systems, ensuring efficient resource utilization and integration of multiple systems and technologies.

Technical Leadership and Consultation

• Provide expert advice on technical aspects of network system development and integration.

• Ensure adherence to relevant technical strategies, policies, standards, and practices, including security protocols.

• Collaborate with business partners, network operations, network architects and project teams to implement technical solutions.

• Conduct formal reviews of network activities, resources, processes, products, and services to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

Emerging Technology Integration

• Monitor the market for emerging network technologies and assess their potential value to the organization.

• Identify new hardware and software technologies relevant to network infrastructure and contribute to staff and management briefings.

Risk Management and Quality Assurance

• Evaluate and conduct impact analysis on major design options, assessing and managing associated risks.

• Ensure network system designs balance functional requirements, service quality, security, and systems management needs.

Consultancy and Stakeholder Management

• Understand client requirements, collect data, and deliver analysis and problem resolution for network-related issues.

• Facilitate stakeholder groups and enhance client capabilities by ensuring proposed network solutions are properly understood and exploited.

Education/Experience/Certifications

Education Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, engineering management or equivalent work experience in related discipline.

Experience Typically eight or more years in related field.

Certifications, Licenses and Training TOGAF, ITIL, ARCHIMATE certification preferred.

Required Qualifications:

• Either, Advanced degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field

• Extensive experience in network architecture and design

• In-depth knowledge of Cloud, WAN, LAN, Data Center, and Internet connectivity technologies/services

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

This role requires a highly skilled professional with specialized network expertise, capable of interpreting complex business issues and recommending best practices. The ideal candidate will work independently, providing guidance in the most complex situations, and may lead functional teams or projects.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies

Advanced knowledge of quality and conformance frameworks

Advanced knowledge of specification and design of information systems

Advanced knowledge of emerging technologies

Intermediate knowledge of the business areas and functions

Intermediate knowledge of IT/business strategies

General Competencies

Advanced customer focus skills

Advanced accuracy skills

Advanced risk management skills

Advanced oral and written communication skills

Advanced interpersonal skills

Advanced decision-making skills

Advanced organization and prioritization skills Advanced meeting facilitation skills

Advanced team-building skills

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Level

Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).

Cognitive

Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

Ability to follow accuracy standards

Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization Demonstrates sound memory Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Schedule/Attendance

Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule

Ability to work long hours Ability to work a variable schedule

Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather

Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance

Ability to work shift schedule

Ability to work on-call schedule

Physical Capabilities

• Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)

• Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lbs.

• Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.

• Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats):

• Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)

• Confined spaces

• Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)

• Stairs (over 10 steps)

• Ladders (over 10 rungs)

Environment - Indoor/Outdoor (check all that apply):

• Office

• Plant

• Field

   

Compensation Range:

$96,300.00 - $189,875.00

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity. While we anticipate the selected candidate for this position will fall towards the middle or entry point of the compensation range, the decision will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here (https://portlandgeneral.com/hrcs5511) .

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PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support. You can contact them at dei@pgn.com .

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