GIS Solutions Architect

Title :   GIS Solutions 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

• Craft and propose solutions that clarify how GIS brings business value to address critical business challenges faced by TECO in a proactive manner. (10%)
• Responsible for advancing GIS technology integrates / interfaces with TECO’s vision and translate system requirements into software architecture and design specifications. (10%)
• Leverage experience in the implementation of Enterprise Information System (EIS) frameworks and platform architectures from requirements including IT and GIS strategies, cloud patterns, security, scalability, and licensing. (10%)
• Work closely and actively with business unit to identify, design, and certify key GIS workflows for the GIS enterprise platform. (10%)
• Develop organizational level multi-year IT / GIS strategies to assist with technology change and budgetary planning. (10%)
• Work closely with IT and business unit teams to provide an architectural solution that is flexible, scalable and agile - capable of synchronizing with continuously changing business requirements. (10%)
• Lead technical design workshops, assessments, and planning sessions. Review functional requirements and designs ensuring documented requirements are delivered with excellence. (10%)
• Assist in the evaluation of GIS-related solutions for integration into the technology stack. (10%)
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, implementation, and reinforcement of the future-state geo-spatial operating model and the continued maturing of the Digital organization. (10%)
• Communicate insights to cross-functional team members and management in a proactive manner. (10%)

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

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.