Lead IT Solutions Architect for Vessel Electrification

State of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid remote work options

Health benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

State retirement programs

Job summary

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is leading the Ferries Electrification Program, seeking an IT Solutions Architect to guide architecture and integration across vessel construction, charging infrastructure, and OT/IT interfaces.

You will oversee technical assessments, develop architecture recommendations, and coordinate with engineering, cybersecurity, vendors, and operations to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective deployment and transition to operations.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, integrating, administering, or supporting enterprise technology platforms across servers, networking, cloud services, identity and access management, OT, or related platforms.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture and technology design principles; ability to analyze requirements, compare alternatives, and develop practical recommendations.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, diagrams, network schematics, vendor proposals, and implementation plans; produce clear architecture and support docs.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, OT security concepts, vendor remote access controls, and technology risk management.
• Knowledge of technology lifecycle management, modernization, testing and acceptance, and operational handover from project delivery.
• Experience leading or guiding complex initiatives with multiple teams and vendors; strong communication across audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary TSD technical lead for the WSF Electrification Program and drive architecture recommendations and technology requirements.
• Assess proposed infrastructure, communications, cloud, identity, and OT integration designs for compatibility with WSDOT standards and operating conditions.
• Review engineering drawings, network diagrams, specifications, vendor proposals, and plans to identify dependencies, gaps, and risks.
• Coordinate technology integration with engineering, owners, enterprise teams, vendors, contractors, and shipyards with clear responsibilities for implementation and support.
• Work with the Cybersecurity Office and owners to incorporate security controls, segmentation, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Define testing and acceptance criteria for connectivity, recovery, security controls, and readiness for service.
• Develop transition requirements covering documentation, training, monitoring, licensing, warranties, and support agreements.
• Identify single points of failure and gaps in coverage; recommend improvements for availability and knowledge sharing.
• Present alternatives, risks, costs, and recommendations to teams and leadership; document decisions and unresolved issues.
• Respond to evolving project needs and special assignments within role responsibilities.

Skills

Enterprise infra

Systems integration

Architecture design

Cybersecurity

Lifecycle management

Technical leadership

Job description

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is leading the Ferries Electrification Program, seeking an IT Solutions Architect to guide architecture and integration across vessel construction, charging infrastructure, and OT/IT interfaces.

You will oversee technical assessments, develop architecture recommendations, and coordinate with engineering, cybersecurity, vendors, and operations to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective deployment and transition to operations.