Sr. Solution Architect : NiSource

Sr. Solution Architect

Location: Columbus, OH hybrid position (local preferred) Duration: 12 Months+ Visa: USC, GC, GC-EAD Interview: Phone/Zoom

Qualifications:

7+ years (preferably 10+ total years experience in Information Technology) in role with:

• Demonstrated experience developing solution architectures with the ability to clearly formulate end-to-end technical plans in accordance with business requirements
• Demonstrated experience in solution/applications and information/data architecture to digitize and automate business processes
• Experience in IT systems architecture, systems design, and development, preferably across multiple hardware and software technologies
• Familiarity with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), agile, and waterfall models as well as architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)
• Experience with legacy as well as new computing architectures.
• Working knowledge of Architecture Domains (Business, Data, Application, Technology) and progressive experience in business analysis, application development, and architecture
• Experience with development of future state architectures and roadmaps
• Working knowledge of various architecture modeling standards and tools
• Familiarity with the standards and best practices bodies
• Familiarity with the Energy Industry preferred.
• ITIL v3 or v4 a plus
• Utilities experience preferred.
• Salesforce experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

A Solution Architect will:

• Deliver timely, quality solutions and artifacts/deliverables that adhere to published Enterprise Architecture principles and standards that meet business/system requirements, scope, schedule, and budget
• Develop and maintain vendor product standards and standard reusable solutions
• Clearly communicate proposed solution during reviews and gain consensus from key stakeholders.
• Work in a matrix environment with Enterprise Architecture, IT, Service Providers, and Business Units to develop the Solution Architecture
• Perform effective solution alternative analysis, gap analysis, and risk identification
• Recommend opportunities to introduce innovation, reduce costs, increase agility, and drive efficiency

Skills needed:

Competency in Enterprise architecture practices across Business, Application, Information and Technical Architectures Hands on experience in building solutions with good understanding all coding languages Sound knowledge of various operating systems and databases (data & integration experience is must) Sound understanding of ERP, Data Warehouse, Cloud/SaaS solutions Working knowledge of NIST, CIP, NERC, FERC and other energy industry Enterprise stands and best practices