IT Architect

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Title: IT Architect Company: Tampa Electric Company State and City: Florida - Tampa Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

GIS Solutions Architect

POSITION CONCEPT

The GIS Solutions Architect will provide innovative design suggestions to assist the team in building TECO’s’ GIS ecosystem that will enable next-generation operational capabilities and solutions while maintaining awareness of Cyber Security concerns and best practices. Work closely with the business unit to implement proven IT/GIS strategies for their platform architectures, help promote the utilization of GIS based on mission results and business value and support the development of a multi-year strategic vision of in Grid Transformation. Function as a key asset across organizational and digital technology businesses, will help set the direction and establish the approach for integrating GIS into the digital landscape. The primary role is to design an architecture that supports the most effective, reliable, and secure digital ecosystem that meets the needs of TECO and provides a foundation for our digital energy future.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SUPERVISION

Direct: May supervise GIS support resources.

Indirect: Contract resources. GIS support resources, contractor, security, compliance, database administration. May serve as a backup to the Manager.

RELATIONSHIPS

Key Internal: Stakeholders of the GIS ecosystem and other Electric Delivery Leadership.

Key External: Consultants (System Integrators, Offshore Teams), Contractors, Business Unit Leadership, Vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other computer-related disciplines.

Preferred: Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other computer-related disciplines.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred: Certification for AWS Certified Solution Architect, MCSE Cloud Platform and infrastructure or equivalent, Esri Enterprise System Design Certification or other professional certifications related to the Duties & Responsibilities of this position.

EXPERIENCE

Required: 10 years of experience architecting, implementing, and administrating enterprise IT-GIS solutions/systems that leverage a GIS enterprise platform (desktop, server, and online).

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Required:

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

WORK CONDITIONS

Primarily works in an office environment. Occasionally required to work in an industrial environment. Some travel within the Tampa Electric Service Area and to industry tradeshows/conferences is required.

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TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!

Competitive Salary 401k Savings plan w/ company matching Pension plan Paid time off Paid Holiday time Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage Tuition Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Wellness Programs On-site Fitness Centers Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy

It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.