Principal IT Solution Architect - Network & Automation

PSEG.com; The Ironbound (NJ); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PSEG Services Corp. is seeking a Solution Architect to design network solutions, evaluate user needs, goals, and budgets, and improve processes through automation. Reporting to the Network Architecture IT Manager, the role emphasizes alignment with IT strategies and enterprise standards.

The candidate will lead automation initiatives, mentor engineers, and ensure new solutions integrate with existing systems while maintaining security and reliability across core business functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and 5+ years networking experience, or 9+ years without a degree.
• Proficiency in Python, Ansible, or similar scripting tools for automation.
• Demonstrated leadership in projects and Network enhancements.
• Ability to identify needed features, improvements, and architectural alignment with IT strategies.
• Experience coaching architects and other network team members and supporting complex projects.
• Strong communication skills across various teams, vendors, leadership, and customers.
• Ability to clearly explain technical concepts and work effectively with external groups.
• Must meet and maintain nuclear requirements for Unescorted Site Access.
• Strong leadership and problem solving skills
• Teamwork, facilitation, negotiation, and relationship building abilities
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (SolarWinds, ServiceNow, FMC, etc.)
• Strong analytical, multitasking, and communication skills
• Ability to build business cases and engage stakeholders
• Exposure to cybersecurity practices

Responsibilities

• Align with IT and OT strategy, contributing to roadmaps and identifying Network technologies that simplify operations.
• Develop and maintain network architecture frameworks that support core business needs and enterprise standards.
• Document processes, resolve issues, and recommend enhancements to improve system reliability.
• Communicate customer business needs to product teams and strengthen vendor relationships through agreements and SLAs.
• Architect secure network designs, expand automation capabilities, mentor team members, and ensure new solutions integrate properly.

Skills

Python

Ansible

Networking

Leadership

Communication

Automation

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

SolarWinds

ServiceNow

FMC

Job description

PSEG Services Corp. is seeking a Solution Architect to design network solutions, evaluate user needs, goals, and budgets, and improve processes through automation. Reporting to the Network Architecture IT Manager, the role emphasizes alignment with IT strategies and enterprise standards.

The candidate will lead automation initiatives, mentor engineers, and ensure new solutions integrate with existing systems while maintaining security and reliability across core business functions.