principal systems architect

The Emirates Group

<div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Purpose
</b></h5><p>At Emirates, we believe in connecting the world, to and through, our global hub in Dubai; and in constantly innovating to ensure our customers Fly Better.
</p><p>Emirates Group IT thrives on the dynamic nature of technology. Being pioneers in aviation innovation, we&rsquo;re always at the forefront, pushing boundaries. We are seeking an experiencedPrincipal Solution Architect for Integration and Platform to design, implement, and operate resilient platform strategies to enable scalability, performance and stability using cloud and hybrid capabilities as part of a major Cloud ERP transformation and its ongoing service operations.<br>
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<p><b>This is a 36-month fixed-term contract based in Dubai, with 5 days per week in the office.
</b></p><p>As a Principal Solution Architect for Integration and Platform for Cloud ERP, you will take end-to-end accountability of architecture blueprint collaborating with specialised architecture of cloud, security, network and integration working closely with vendor. You will create and maintain integration architecture, pattern, integration service catalogue for re-usability. You will be responsible for architecture governance for baseline, change management and deviation with following enterprise standards and guidelines.
</p><p>In this role, you will:
</p><ul><li>Lead the definition and governance of new corporate and portfolio IT standards, guidelines and practices by analysing and understanding potential impact of competing technologies, assessing their strategic significance, defining their strategic role and scope, roadmap, relationship to existing standards, and periodically reviewing our entire IT estate in the context of those standards.
</li><li>Scout market and track technology advancements and new business innovations, determine how they relate to our IT strategy, existing standards, platforms and patterns, and lead the work to amend existing assets or create new assets to reflect changes in the technology landscape. Showcase business value by executing Proof of Concepts by engaging relevant IT teams.
</li><li>Lead the solution architecture development for new initiatives, vendor solution acquisitions, and enhancement of existing systems, taking full responsibility for the quality of the architecture, including integration architecture by aligning to agile architecture development practices. Drive architecture decisions and be accountable for their implications in regard to solution costs, delivery schedules, application complexity, technical debt and overall solution performance.
</li><li>Provide expert advice and lead solution design reviews to projects on technical and architectural standards, guiding them on the need to raise exception requests, develop new or amended standards, and on the appropriate use of architectural standards and patterns.
</li><li>Provide architecture and technology leadership to development teams by playing the lead architect/driver role in Teams of Teams or Agile/ Release Trains. In addition, be accountable for the overall architecture, solution discoveries, and strategic incubations by coordinating with peer architects and engineering teams
</li><li>Manage, direct, inspire and coach the work and capability of Solutions Architect and Senior Engineering resources as required, and engage in, and lead, a much wider virtual team of senior managers, technical and subject matter experts and business managers.
</li><li>Own, manage and maintain the architecture roadmap and runways of complex/large projects, technical products, environments and/or platforms. Act as a product owner and be accountable for proactively identifying, prioritizing, and overseeing the development of technical enablers, technical debts, quality improvements, and application modernization activities
</li></ul><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualification
</b></h5><p>To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:
</p><ul><li>Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
</li><li>8+ years of experience in Information Technology, including engineering and operating enterprise‑grade cloud and/or hybrid infrastructure in a 24/7 environment.
</li><li>Proven experience working with Cloud ERP platforms, including active involvement in ERP cloud migration initiatives (e.g., on prem to cloud, hybrid to SaaS).
</li><li>Strong hands-on and architectural experience with SaaS and PaaS platforms supporting Cloud ERP ecosystems
</li><li>Lead the definition and ownership of integration and deployment architecture blueprints for Cloud ERP platforms
</li><li>Work closely with ERP vendors, system integrators, and platform providers to align solution designs with enterprise architecture standards.
</li><li>Create and manage Architecture governance practice, including architecture change management, deviations and exceptions
</li>Maintain strong industry awareness of Cloud ERP vendors, platform roadmaps, and emerging technologies.<br>
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<p>Leadership Role: Yes.
</p><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Salary &amp; benefits
</b></h5><p>Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax‑free salary, along with travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world. This role also offers an excellent leave and healthcare package, transport benefits, life insurance, and more.
</p><p>Discover what it&rsquo;s like to live and work in our fast‑paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our careers website: www.emirates.com/careers</p></div>

Principal Solution Architect

ITWORX

<div><p>Principal System Engineer | Fulltime</p>
<div><h6 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description:</b></h6>
<p></p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Operations &amp; Architecture Specialist with strong experience in AWS and Azure platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, security, and operational excellence. This role involves working closely with cross‑functional teams to support ongoing cloud transformation initiatives, optimize cloud resources, and ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations.</p>
<p>The candidate should have solid hands-on experience with cloud architecture best practices, operate, automation, monitoring, DevOps concepts, and enterprise-grade cloud governance.</p>
<p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p>
<p>1.Cloud Architecture &amp; Design</p>
<ul><li>Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud architecture on AWS and Azure.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Create reference architectures, solution blueprints, and cloud migration strategies.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Evaluate existing infrastructure and recommend modernization or re-architecture plans.</li></ul>
<p>2. Cloud Operations Management</p>
<ul><li>Manage day-to-day cloud operations including provisioning, monitoring, backups, and incident resolution.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ensure operational performance, availability, and reliability of cloud-based workloads.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Implement automation using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, CloudFormation, or Ansible.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Support containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, AKS).</li></ul>
<p>3. Security, Compliance, and Governance</p>
<ul><li>Apply industry best practices for cloud security, identity &amp; access management, and network protection.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Maintain compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Configure cloud governance tools such as AWS Organizations, Azure Policy, and cost management.</li></ul>
<p>4. Monitoring &amp; Optimization</p>
<ul><li>Implement proactive monitoring using CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, or</li></ul>
<ul><li>third-party tools.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Optimize cloud performance, capacity, and cost efficiency.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Conduct regular health checks and performance assessments.</li></ul>
<p>5. Cloud Migration &amp; Transformation</p>
<ul><li>Execute cloud migration projects from on-premise or legacy environments.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Drive modernization initiatives including serverless, microservices, and PaaS adoption.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide technical leadership during project planning, execution, and cutover.</li></ul>
<p>6. Documentation &amp; Knowledge Sharing</p>
<ul><li>Maintain accurate cloud architecture diagrams, runbooks, and SOPs.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Provide training and support to internal teams on cloud operations and best practices.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Participate in architecture review boards and technical assessments.</li></ul>
<p><b>Deliverables / Expected Outcomes:</b></p>
<p>1-Cloud Architecture Designs &amp; Documentation</p>
<ul><li>Review and Complete solution architecture diagrams for AWS and Azure workloads.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Updated reference architecture and technical design documents</li></ul>
<p>2-Stable &amp; Optimized Cloud Environments</p>
<ul><li>Highly available, scalable and secure cloud infrastructure running in production.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Optimization reports covering cost, performance, and resource utilization.</li></ul>
<p>3- Operational &amp; Procedures</p>
<ul><li>Incident response runbooks for cloud services.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for deployments, maintenance, and recovery.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Automated backup, monitoring, DR and patching processes</li></ul>
<ul><li>Configured dashboards (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Grafana).</li></ul>
<ul><li>Monthly health, cost, and performance reports.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Implemented IAM standards, policies, and least privilege access.</li></ul>
</div><p></p><div><h6 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Requirements:</b></h6>
<p></p><ul><li>8+ years of experience as a system engineer including at least 5 years in a senior role</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field</li>
</ul><p><b>Mandatory Technical Skills:</b></p>
<ul><li>Cloud Platforms.</li>
<li>Infrastructure as Code / Automation.</li>
<li>Networking &amp; Connectivity</li>
<li>Monitoring &amp; Operations</li>
<li>Operating Systems &amp; Databases</li>
<li>Security &amp; Governance</li>
</ul><p><b>Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills:</b></p>
<ul><li>ITIL processes exposure</li>
Advanced Cloud Experience<br>
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<ul><li>Multi-cloud architecture design (AWS + Azure hybrid solutions) &bull;Automation Engine/Orchestration</li></ul></li>
<li>Experience with large enterprise environments</li>
</ul><p><b>Tools / Platforms / Technologies:</b></p>
<ul><li>Azure / AWS / VPC/VNet /Azure AD</li>
<li>Kubernetes (EKS / AKS) / AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail</li>
<li>Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application Insights / DNS (Route 53, Azure DNS)</li>
</ul><p><b>Certifications (if any):</b></p>
<ul><li>AWS Solutions Architect &ndash; Professional</li>
<li>Azure Solutions Architect Expert</li>
<li>ITIL Foundation</li>
</ul></div><p></p><div><h6 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Equal opportunity:</b></h6>
<p>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, religion, gender, nationality or disability. All qualified candidates will be considered in the process</p></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><div><div><div><div>Posted 1 weeks ago
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><li><b>Job Location</b></li>
<li>Egypt</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><b>Job Code</b></li>
<li><b>2092</b></li>
</ul></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Overview</b></h5>
</div><div><div><ul><li>Experience</li>
<li>8+ Years</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Job Level:</li>
<li>Mid Career</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Education</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Principal System Engineer

GlobalFoundries

<p></p><div><div><div><p><b>Аbout</b><b> </b><b>GlobalFoundries</b>
</p></div><div><p>GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world&rsquo;s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GF makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com .<br>
</p></div><p></p><div><p><b>Your Role</b>
</p></div><div><p>In this role, you will help define and architect advanced digital signal processing and communication system solutions that drive nex t generation ASIC - based optical transceivers. You will translate complex system level requirements into robust architectures, models, and validation strategies, ensuring seamless execution from concept to silicon.
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Your work will span architectural definition, algorithm modeling, simulation, lab validation, and cross functional collaboration&mdash;playing a key role in shaping the performance and capabilities of our high-speed optical products.<br>
</p></div><p></p><div><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b>
</p></div><div><ul><li><p>Design specifications, architecture, and micro-architecture for advanced signal processing and communication algorithms.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Define and document chip-level requirements, architecture, verification strategies, and lab test plans.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Perform bit-accurate modelling and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Build and execute system-level transceiver simulation suites, including vector matching verification against RTL simulations.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Conduct ASIC lab testing, debugging, and performance validation.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Prepare technical documentation, application notes, and provide customer support.<br>
</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><b>Required Qualifications</b>
</p></div><div><ul><li><p>Master&rsquo;s degree / Ph.D. with 12+ years of experience.
</p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p>Strong foundation in Communication Theory and Digital Signal Processing algorithms.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Python, Unix, and Linux environments.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Familiarity with analog circuit behaviour , transmission line theory, and s-parameters.<br>
</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><b>Preferred</b><b> </b><b>Qualifications (if any)</b>
</p></div><div><ul><li><p>Prior experience architecting communication systems for high-performance ASIC-based products is highly valued.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Hands-on lab skills are considered a strong advantage.<br>
</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><b>We Offer</b>
</p></div><div><ul><li><p>Base Salary
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Equity
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Annual Bonus Plan
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Medical Insurance
</p></li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><div><p>Information about our benefits you can find here: https://gf.com/careers/opportunities-in-europe/</p></div></div></div><p></p>

Principal System/DSP designer

EverFi

<div><p>Everfi is a leading education technology company founded in 2008 that delivers digital learning solutions focused on real-world skills. The company provides scalable education in areas such as financial literacy, health and wellness, and workplace readiness.</p><p>
We are seeking a Cloud Architecture Engineer, Senior Principal to support the reliability, scalability, security, and strategic evolution of EVERFI's PaaS systems, while acting as a force multiplier for the broader engineering organization. The Cloud Architecture Engineer, Senior Principal is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, make consequential architectural decisions, and represent cloud infrastructure to senior leadership as needed.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Cloud Architecture Engineer, Senior Principal Compensa</b><b>tion and Benefits</b></p><p>
$170,000-$185,000 annual base salary depending on experience and education. Everfi may pay more or less based on employee qualifications, market value, Company finances, and other operational considerations.</p><p>
This role is eligible to participate in the Corporate Bonus Plan</p><p>
100% Remote position</p><p>
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance</p><p>
401(K) with matching contribution</p><p>
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Cloud Architecture Engineer, Senior Principal Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>
Strategic Architecture &amp; Technical Visio</b><b>n</b></p><ul><li>
Shape and execute the multi-year cloud architecture strategy for EVERFI's platform, aligning infrastructure direction with business growth, product roadmap, and organizational scalability goals</li></ul><ul><li>
Lead enterprise-wide architecture reviews and establish cloud governance standards, guardrails, and best practices adopted across all engineering teams</li></ul><ul><li>
Identify and evaluate emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML infrastructure, FinOps, platform engineering tooling) and make forward-looking recommendations to VP and CTO leadership</li></ul><ul><li>
Serve as a technical decision-maker and escalation point for complex, cross-functional cloud architecture challenges</li></ul><ul><li>
Drive the evolution of EVERFI's platform from reactive infrastructure management to proactive, resilience-first platform engineering</li></ul><p><b>
Platform Engineering &amp; Infrastructure</b></p><ul><li>
Design, build, maintain, and monitor internal PaaS systems in the cloud at enterprise scale &mdash; with a focus on high availability, fault tolerance, and cost efficiency</li></ul><ul><li>
Lead the implementation of geographically redundant, multi-region, and highly available architectures capable of supporting EVERFI's growth trajectory</li></ul><ul><li>
Architect and oversee the full lifecycle of cloud deployment tooling, ensuring CI/CD systems are continuously optimized for speed, safety, and developer experience</li></ul><ul><li>
Design reliable, interoperable components and utility libraries that underpin EVERFI's applications across engineering teams</li></ul><ul><li>
Architect and own a comprehensive metrics, monitoring, and observability system enabling full-stack visibility, proactive incident response, and SLA enforcement</li></ul><p><b>
Security, Compliance &amp; Risk</b></p><ul><li>
Ensure all cloud environments are designed and administered in accordance with company security guidelines, SOC 2 compliance requirements, FERPA, and applicable data privacy regulations</li></ul><ul><li>
Architect zero-trust networking, identity and access management (IAM), and data encryption frameworks across EVERFI's cloud environments</li></ul><ul><li>
Partner with Security and Legal teams to lead cloud risk assessments and drive remediation of architectural vulnerabilities at the platform level</li></ul><p><b>
Cross-Functional Leadership &amp; Influence</b></p><ul><li>
Act as a senior technical advisor to Engineering, Product, and Executive leadership on all cloud infrastructure decisions &mdash; translating complex technical tradeoffs into clear business impact</li></ul><ul><li>
Champion engineering culture: establish and promote best practices for reliability, performance, and operational excellence across all teams consuming cloud infrastructure</li></ul><ul><li>
Build training programs, playbooks, and knowledge resources that upskill engineering teams on cloud operations, architecture patterns, and performance optimization</li></ul><ul><li>
Represent the Cloud Architecture function in cross-functional planning, capacity modeling, and strategic workforce design discussions</li></ul><p><b>
Mentorship &amp; Talent Development</b></p><ul><li>
Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and career development support to Principal, Staff, and Senior Engineers on the Cloud Architecture team and adjacent teams</li></ul><ul><li>
Participate in hiring, technical interviews, and calibration discussions as needed</li></ul><ul><li>
Participate in an on-call rotation to provide emergency incident support as needed, modeling expected standards of operational excellence for the team</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Cloud Architecture Engineer, Senior Principal Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience required; Master's degree strongly preferred</li></ul><ul><li>
10+ years of progressive professional experience in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, or systems architecture</li></ul><ul><li>
Minimum 3&ndash;5 years of experience operating at the Principal or Staff Engineer level, with demonstrated ownership of enterprise-wide architectural decisions</li></ul><ul><li>
Proven track record of leading large-scale cloud transformations, platform modernizations, or migrations in high-growth SaaS environments</li></ul><ul><li>
Experience in EdTech, FinTech, or compliance-heavy industries strongly preferred</li></ul><p><b>
Certifications (Preferred)</b></p><ul><li>
AWS Solutions Architect &ndash; Professional (or equivalent Azure/GCP professional-level certification)</li></ul><ul><li>
AWS Security Specialty or Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)</li></ul><ul><li>
Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent</li></ul><p><b>
Technical Skills</b></p><ul><li>
Cloud Platforms: Deep expertise in AWS (required); hands-on experience with Azure and/or GCP preferred</li></ul><ul><li>
Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Pulumi, or CDK at enterprise scale</li></ul><ul><li>
Containerization &amp; Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (EKS/AKS/GKE), Kafka</li></ul><ul><li>
CI/CD &amp; DevOps: Advanced pipeline design with Jenkins, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, or equivalent</li></ul><ul><li>
Networking &amp; Security: TCP/IP, DNS, SMTP, HTTP, VPCs, zero-trust architecture, WAF, distributed networks</li></ul><ul><li>
Programming &amp; Scripting: Python, Go, Ruby on Rails, or Bash (proficiency in at least two)</li></ul><ul><li>
Data &amp; Storage: SQL and NoSQL (Postgres and equivalents); familiarity with data lake and lakehouse architectures</li></ul><ul><li>
Observability: Datadog, New Relic, Prometheus/Grafana, or equivalent full-stack observability platforms</li></ul><ul><li>
AI/ML Infrastructure: Familiarity with cloud-native AI/ML infrastructure (SageMaker, Vertex AI, or equivalent) preferred</li></ul><ul><li>
Open-Source Ecosystem: Extensive experience contributing to and consuming open-source tooling in production environments</li></ul><ul><li>
Web Services &amp; APIs: Expert-level knowledge of REST, RPC, SOA, and API design principles</li></ul></div>

Cloud Architecture Engineer, Senior Principal

Xcel Energy

<div><p>Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you&rsquo;re looking for.</p><p></p><div><div><p>
We have 1 open position for an AI-focused Security Architect (Sr or Principal) and 1 open position for an OT-focused Security Architect (Sr. or Principal). Both descriptions below &ndash;</p></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
AI-focused Security Architect</b></p></div><p></p><div><p><b>
Position Summary</b></p></div><div><p>
This is a hybrid AI/IAM Security Architect role; ensure that Xcel&rsquo;s artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities are designed, deployed, and operated securely&mdash;while also serving as a security architecture lead for Identity &amp; Access Management (IAM) more broadly across the enterprise (not limited to agentic or AI-specific identity). This role provides security oversight for AI-enabled products and platforms (including generative AI/LLM solutions) and for IAM capabilities such as authentication, authorization, privileged access, and identity governance, partnering with engineering, data, infrastructure, and business teams to define secure-by-design patterns from the ground up. A successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on technical depth across AI/ML architectures, data protection, IAM architecture, and emerging threats. They will advise stakeholders on methods and practices that achieve business outcomes while reducing risk, and will champion standards, architectural patterns, and governance that strengthen the security and trustworthiness of Xcel&rsquo;s AI footprint and IAM program. This role is part of the larger security architecture organization and will collaborate with peers as well as technology and business teams.</p></div><p></p><div><p><b>
Essential Responsibilities</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
AI &amp; IAM Security Architecture: Design security reference architectures and guardrails for AI/ML and generative AI solutions and for enterprise IAM capabilities, including authentication, authorization, privileged access, identity governance, and secure integration patterns.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
AI &amp; IAM Security Governance: Define and maintain control baselines and guardrails for AI-enabled platforms and enterprise IAM (e.g., model inventory, risk tiering, approval gates; identity standards, access reviews, and privileged access requirements) and ensure compliance drift is detected and addressed.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Threat Modeling &amp; Risk Analysis: Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for AI use cases (e.g., prompt injection, data leakage, model inversion/extraction, supply-chain risks) and provide advisory services to programs and operations.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Secure AI Engineering Practices: Partner with product and engineering teams to embed security requirements into the AI lifecycle (data sourcing, training/fine-tuning, evaluation, deployment, monitoring, and retirement).</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Regulation, Privacy, and Compliance: Ensure AI solutions and IAM controls align with applicable regulatory expectations and internal policies (e.g., privacy, critical infrastructure requirements), including controls for sensitive data used in AI workflows.</p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><br>
Minimum</b><b> </b><b>Requirements</b><b> </b><b>(Senior Security Architect)</b><b> </b><b>&ndash;</b><b> </b><b>$112,200 - 159,400</b><b>:</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Minimum of 8 years&rsquo; experience in IT including 5 years&rsquo; direct experience in IT engineering and cyber security.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Demonstrated verbal/written communication and presentation skills.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Demonstrated experience collaborating with internal stakeholders, 3rd parties, and management.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Ability to influence without direct authority.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Experience with technology implementation projects for enterprise-scale organizations.</p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><br>
Minimum</b><b> </b><b>Requirements</b><b> </b><b>(Principal Security Architect)</b><b> </b><b>&ndash;</b><b> </b><b>$129,000 &ndash; 183,200:</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
5 years of experience in systems architecture or systems engineering.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
10 years of experience in Information Security.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
3 years of experience designing complex systems.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
3 years of experience with systems integration and engineering.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Strong oral and written communication skills.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Must be able to understand and respond to clients' business needs.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Demonstrated experience collaborating with internal employees, third parties, and management to develop solutions and ensure stakeholder buy-in.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Ability to influence without direct authority.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Preferred: Information Security experience in the electric utility industry.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Preferred: Experience with technology implementation projects for enterprise-scale organizations.</p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><br>
Preferred Requirements</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Hands-on experience with AI models and solutions (including generative AI/LLMs), such as model selection/integration, training or fine-tuning, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), inference services, and model monitoring/operations in a production environment.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Strong understanding of AI security threats and mitigations (e.g., prompt injection, insecure tool/function calling, data leakage, jailbreaks, model inversion/extraction, poisoning, and supply-chain risks).</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Experience with enterprise IAM patterns and controls (e.g., SSO/federation, OAuth2/OIDC, RBAC/ABAC, conditional access, managed identities/service principals, and PAM), applied across enterprise applications and cloud platforms; experience applying these patterns to AI/ML platforms and data services is a plus.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Experience with IAM architecture and/or operations, such as identity governance (IGA), access reviews and attestations, role engineering, conditional access, and privileged access management (PAM).</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements such as NERC-CIP, TSA, and SOX, plus emerging AI/privacy and IAM-related regulatory expectations as applicable.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Experience partnering with product, data, platform, and MLOps/DevOps teams to deliver secure AI solutions and to implement IAM controls (e.g., least privilege access, service identity, and privileged access workflows).</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Familiarity with AI governance and risk management practices (e.g., model inventory, documentation, human oversight, third-party model/vendor risk).</p></li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><div><p><b><br>
OT-focused Security Architect</b></p></div><div><p><b><br>
Position Summary</b></p></div><div><p>
The security architect ensures that Xcel&rsquo;s technology services are designed and delivered securely across both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments. This role emphasizes security for industrial and critical infrastructure facilities such as electric substations, gas compressor stations, and generation sites. This is an opportunity to partner with operations and engineering teams to define practical security approaches that protect reliability and safety while enabling business outcomes. A successful candidate will bring hands-on experience in roles such as controls engineering, field technician/field operations, or industrial control system (ICS) design or operations, along with strong security architecture skills. They will advise stakeholders on security methods and practices, champion best practices and standards that reduce risk across Xcel&rsquo;s footprint, and collaborate with peers across security, technology, and business teams.</p></div><div><p><b><br>
Essential Responsibilities</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
OT/ICS Security Architecture: Work with the business to define security patterns and reference architectures for industrial control environments (e.g., SCADA, DCS, PLC/HMI).</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Network Segmentation &amp; Remote Access: Define and govern segmentation (zones/conduits), secure remote access, and monitoring strategies for OT networks and vendor/contractor connectivity.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Governance &amp; Standards: Develop security control baselines, hardening standards, and exception processes for OT assets and supporting infrastructure; ensure compliance drift is managed.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Operational Collaboration: Partner with controls engineering, field technicians, plant operations, and maintenance teams to implement security improvements that work in real-world operating environments.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Incident Readiness: Improve detection and response for OT environments, including logging/telemetry requirements, playbooks, and tabletop exercises with operations.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Documentation and Reusability: Create products such as use cases and implementation patterns.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Regulation and Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks such as NERC CIP and TSA Security Directive 2, including applicability to OT facilities and supporting IT/cloud services where used.</p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><br>
Minimum</b><b> </b><b>Requirements</b><b> </b><b>(Senior Security Architect)</b><b> </b><b>&ndash; comp range:</b><b> </b><b>$112,200 - 159,400</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Minimum of 8 years&rsquo; experience in IT including 5 years&rsquo; direct experience in IT engineering and cyber security.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Demonstrated verbal/written communication and presentation skills.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Demonstrated experience collaborating with internal stakeholders, 3rd parties, and management.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Ability to influence without direct authority.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Experience with technology implementation projects for enterprise-scale organizations.</p></li></ul></div><div><p><b><br>
Minimum</b><b> </b><b>Requirements</b><b> </b><b>(Principal Security Architect)</b><b> </b><b>&ndash; comp range:</b><b> </b><b>$129,000 &ndash; 183,200</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
5 years of experience in systems architecture or systems engineering.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
10 years of experience in Information Security.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
3 years of experience designing complex systems.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
3 years of experience with systems integration and engineering.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Strong oral and written communication skills.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Must be able to understand and respond to clients' business needs.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Demonstrated experience collaborating with internal employees, third parties, and management to develop solutions and ensure stakeholder buy-in.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Ability to influence without direct authority.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Preferred: Information Security experience in the electric utility industry.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Preferred: Experience with technology implementation projects for enterprise-scale organizations.</p></li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><div><p><b><br>
Preferred Requirements</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
5+ years of experience in security architecture, cybersecurity engineering, or control systems engineering, including work that interfaces with industrial/OT environments.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Hands-on experience with OT/ICS technologies and environments (e.g., SCADA, PLC/HMI, DCS) and the operational constraints of critical infrastructure.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Knowledge of network segmentation concepts and secure remote access patterns for OT/vendor connectivity.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Experience with OT security frameworks and guidance (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82) and applying them pragmatically in operating environments.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Experience working with vendors/contractors supporting industrial equipment and control systems, including secure access and support models.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Certifications such as GICSP, CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, or AWS Certified Security.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements such as NERC CIP, TSA, and 10 CFR 810.</p></li></ul></div></div><p></p><p><br>
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you&rsquo;re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.</p><p></p><p>
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.</p><p></p><p>
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.</p><p></p>
Non-Bargaining<p></p>
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $112,200.00 to $183,200.00 per year<p></p>
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave<p></p><p>
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.</p><p></p><p>
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.</p><p></p>
Deadline to Apply: 05/08/26<p></p><p>
EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)</p><p></p><p>
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT</b></p><p>
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.</p></div>

Senior / Principal Security Architect (AI/OT)

NODA AI

<div><p><b>Location:</b> Qatar (CENTCOM AOR) (Home office: Austin, TX)</p><p><b>
Travel:</b> Mission-dependent, up to ~75% (OCONUS rotations)</p><p><b>
Clearance Requirement:</b> Active Secret required</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About NODA</b></h2><p>
NODA is a veteran-owned Series A defense technology company building the orchestration layer for autonomous unmanned systems. Our platform &mdash; URZA &mdash; coordinates fleets of heterogeneous vehicles across air, sea, and land for defense and intelligence customers. We expect every hire to be mission-driven with strong agency.</p><div><br>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
The Role</b></h2><p>
We are seeking a senior <b>full-stack engineer</b> to lead URZA deployment and customer-facing technical delivery across active customer programs. <b>This req can land at either Senior Solution Engineer (L5) or Solution Architect (L6)</b> depending on demonstrated depth &mdash; see leveling below.</p><p>
You will own URZA deployments end-to-end at customer sites &mdash; primarily in DoW and military operating environments. You will lead engagements as the senior engineering presence on the ground, partner directly with Mission Leads and Field Operations, and represent NODA in customer technical reviews. Expect significant time on-site and significant time writing &mdash; runbooks, deployment guides, ConOps documents, after-action reports.</p><div><br>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What you'll do</b></h2><ul><li><p>
Lead URZA deployments end-to-end at customer sites in DoW and military operating environments.</p></li><li><p>
Configure URZA for each customer's mission and ConOps.</p></li><li><p>
Integrate URZA with third-party C2 systems, sensors, software APIs, and external data sources (weather, reconnaissance, intelligence feeds).</p></li><li><p>
Run customer technical reviews and operator training; partner with Mission Leads on engagement coordination.</p></li><li><p>
Build reusable engagement scaffolding (runbooks, ConOps templates, integration playbooks); mentor mid-level Solution Engineers.</p></li></ul><div><br>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Required Qualifications</b></h2><ul><li><p>
5+ years of full-stack engineering experience, with significant customer-facing or forward-deployed work.</p></li><li><p>
Strong proficiency in Python, C++, or Rust; advanced Linux fluency.</p></li><li><p>
Networking depth (TCP/IP, UDP, multicast, routing) and field debugging across multiple system layers.</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrated deployment experience in DoW, military, or comparable operational environments.</p></li><li><p>
U.S. citizenship; able to obtain a security clearance.</p></li></ul><div><br>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></h2><ul><li><p>
Hands-on with autonomous systems or unmanned vehicles (UAS, UGV, USV, UUV).</p></li><li><p>
Tactical C2 systems (TAK, Cursor-on-Target, Link 16) or pub-sub middleware (Zenoh, DDS).</p></li><li><p>
Experience integrating sensors, third-party APIs, or external data feeds (weather, reconnaissance, intelligence).</p></li><li><p>
Prior defense, autonomy, or robotics company experience; classified / ITAR / CMMC environment exposure.</p></li><li><p>
Active security clearance.</p></li></ul><div><br>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Leveling &mdash; Senior SE (L5) vs. Solution Architect (L6)</b></h2><p><b>
Senior Solution Engineer (L5):</b> Owns URZA deployment for a single engagement. Leads on-site execution; partners with a more senior engineer on architecture decisions. Operates independently within an engagement; escalates cross-engagement trade-offs. Mentors mid-level SEs.</p><p><b>
Solution Architect (L6):</b> Owns URZA deployment architecture across multiple concurrent engagements. Defines integration patterns and ConOps templates that other SEs reuse. Holds customer technical authority where the customer expects an architect. Influences URZA roadmap and the integration layer directly through field learning.</p><div><br>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Skills &amp; Attributes</b></h2><ul><li><p>
Systems thinker across compute, network, vehicle behavior, and ConOps.</p></li><li><p>
Field-grounded; comfortable diagnosing in degraded conditions on a live exercise clock.</p></li><li><p>
Documentation-disciplined.</p></li><li><p>
Customer-credible; holds technical authority without overstating or underselling.</p></li><li><p>
Self-directed; thrives in ambiguity.</p></li></ul><div><br>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What We Offer</b></h2><ul><li><p>
Hybrid work environment</p></li><li><p>
Competitive base + equity</p></li><li><p>
Flexible time off and generous PTO</p></li><li><p>
Federal holidays</p></li><li><p>
401(k)</p></li><li><p>
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits</p></li><li><p>
Free One Medical membership</p></li></ul><div><br>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Growth Path at NODA</b></h2><p>
Senior Solution Engineer Solution Architect Principal Solution Architect. Lateral: Engineering Manager (Solutions Engineering), Product Manager, Mission Lead.</p><div></div><p><i><br>
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.</i></p></div>

Forward-Deployed Solution Engineer - International (CENTCOM AOR)

<div><p><b>Location:</b> Kuwait (CENTCOM AOR) (Home office: Austin, TX)<br>
<b>Travel:</b> Mission-dependent, up to ~75% (OCONUS rotations)<br>
<b>Clearance Requirement:</b> Active Secret required</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About NODA</b></h2><p>
NODA is a veteran-owned Series A defense technology company building the orchestration layer for autonomous unmanned systems. Our platform &mdash; URZA &mdash; coordinates fleets of heterogeneous vehicles across air, sea, and land for defense and intelligence customers. We expect every hire to be mission-driven with strong agency.</p><div><br>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
The Role</b></h2><p>
We are seeking a senior <b>full-stack engineer</b> to lead URZA deployment and customer-facing technical delivery across active customer programs. <b>This req can land at either Senior Solution Engineer (L5) or Solution Architect (L6)</b> depending on demonstrated depth &mdash; see leveling below.</p><p>
You will own URZA deployments end-to-end at customer sites &mdash; primarily in DoW and military operating environments. You will lead engagements as the senior engineering presence on the ground, partner directly with Mission Leads and Field Operations, and represent NODA in customer technical reviews. Expect significant time on-site and significant time writing &mdash; runbooks, deployment guides, ConOps documents, after-action reports.</p><div><br>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What you'll do</b></h2><ul><li><p>
Lead URZA deployments end-to-end at customer sites in DoW and military operating environments.</p></li><li><p>
Configure URZA for each customer's mission and ConOps.</p></li><li><p>
Integrate URZA with third-party C2 systems, sensors, software APIs, and external data sources (weather, reconnaissance, intelligence feeds).</p></li><li><p>
Run customer technical reviews and operator training; partner with Mission Leads on engagement coordination.</p></li><li><p>
Build reusable engagement scaffolding (runbooks, ConOps templates, integration playbooks); mentor mid-level Solution Engineers.</p></li></ul><div><br>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Required Qualifications</b></h2><ul><li><p>
5+ years of full-stack engineering experience, with significant customer-facing or forward-deployed work.</p></li><li><p>
Strong proficiency in Python, C++, or Rust; advanced Linux fluency.</p></li><li><p>
Networking depth (TCP/IP, UDP, multicast, routing) and field debugging across multiple system layers.</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrated deployment experience in DoW, military, or comparable operational environments.</p></li><li><p>
U.S. citizenship; able to obtain a security clearance.</p></li></ul><div><br>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></h2><ul><li><p>
Hands-on with autonomous systems or unmanned vehicles (UAS, UGV, USV, UUV).</p></li><li><p>
Tactical C2 systems (TAK, Cursor-on-Target, Link 16) or pub-sub middleware (Zenoh, DDS).</p></li><li><p>
Experience integrating sensors, third-party APIs, or external data feeds (weather, reconnaissance, intelligence).</p></li><li><p>
Prior defense, autonomy, or robotics company experience; classified / ITAR / CMMC environment exposure.</p></li><li><p>
Active security clearance.</p></li></ul><div><br>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Leveling &mdash; Senior SE (L5) vs. Solution Architect (L6)</b></h2><p><b>
Senior Solution Engineer (L5):</b> Owns URZA deployment for a single engagement. Leads on-site execution; partners with a more senior engineer on architecture decisions. Operates independently within an engagement; escalates cross-engagement trade-offs. Mentors mid-level SEs.</p><p><b>
Solution Architect (L6):</b> Owns URZA deployment architecture across multiple concurrent engagements. Defines integration patterns and ConOps templates that other SEs reuse. Holds customer technical authority where the customer expects an architect. Influences URZA roadmap and the integration layer directly through field learning.</p><div><br>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Skills &amp; Attributes</b></h2><ul><li><p>
Systems thinker across compute, network, vehicle behavior, and ConOps.</p></li><li><p>
Field-grounded; comfortable diagnosing in degraded conditions on a live exercise clock.</p></li><li><p>
Documentation-disciplined.</p></li><li><p>
Customer-credible; holds technical authority without overstating or underselling.</p></li><li><p>
Self-directed; thrives in ambiguity.</p></li></ul><div><br>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What We Offer</b></h2><ul><li><p>
Hybrid work environment</p></li><li><p>
Competitive base + equity</p></li><li><p>
Flexible time off and generous PTO</p></li><li><p>
Federal holidays</p></li><li><p>
401(k)</p></li><li><p>
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits</p></li><li><p>
Free One Medical membership</p></li></ul><div><br>
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Growth Path at NODA</b></h2><p>
Senior Solution Engineer Solution Architect Principal Solution Architect. Lateral: Engineering Manager (Solutions Engineering), Product Manager, Mission Lead.</p><div></div><p><i><br>
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.</i></p></div>

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