Senior IT Network Architect — Lead Enterprise Connectivity

Xcel Energy; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 136,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Senior IT Network Architect to lead the development of network and connectivity architecture for IT and OT environments across eight states. You will own long-term strategy, governance, and technology roadmaps, partnering with Network Engineering, Cyber Security, IT Infrastructure Operations and OT teams to deliver resilient, compliant network solutions.

The role requires technical leadership, mentorship, and representation of network architecture in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of experience in a related field.
• Ten years of related functional experience.
• Architecture acumen across network, infrastructure, software, hosting models, mobile platforms, and security.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Architectural Operations: Review project work efforts for adherence to standards; manage exceptions; maintain ADRs and architecture docs.
• Technical Expertise: Provide guidance on optimal architecture and maintain strategy, roadmap, governance and documentation.
• Leadership: Lead cross-organizational work, participate in hiring, skills assessment and professional development planning.
• Planning and Strategy: Govern work to align with reference architecture and IT strategy; mentor architects and engineers; influence roadmaps.

Skills

Architecture acumen

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Relationship management

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Xcel Energy in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Senior IT Network Architect to lead the development of network and connectivity architecture for IT and OT environments across eight states. You will own long-term strategy, governance, and technology roadmaps, partnering with Network Engineering, Cyber Security, IT Infrastructure Operations and OT teams to deliver resilient, compliant network solutions.

The role requires technical leadership, mentorship, and representation of network architecture in