Cloud Integration Architect, Principal
Location: Oakland, California
Requisition ID # 172385-en_US
Our IT professionals are at the enterprise's core, leveraging modern technology to deliver safe and reliable energy to our customers. We use AI, the cloud, data science, and the latest tools and programming languages to solve hard, interesting problems and tackle challenges like the ever-growing threat of climate change, wildfires, and breaches of cyber security. Join us and experience the satisfaction of being a technology enabler for a company that leads the industry in innovation.
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Benefits
PG&E is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits program to help you take care of your physical, emotional and financial health. In addition to the offerings below, you can expect inclusive programs in areas such as performance recognition, training and employee development, mentoring and more.
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Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Hours, Holidays, Family Leave
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Employee Resource Groups
16 ERGs at the core of our DEIB culture that support employee development and foster business relationships
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Professional Development
Leadership and Employee Development Courses, LinkedIn Learning, Mentoring Program and up to $8,000 for Tuition Reimbursement
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Healthcare
Low-Cost Medical, Dental, Life/Accident/Disability Insurance and Free Vision
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Healthcare & Dependent Care FSA
Pre-tax employee-funded accounts that cover certain out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses
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Retirement Plans
401(k) Matching up to 8% AND Cash Balance Pension (no cost to you)
Job Details
Requisition ID # 172385
Job Category: Engineering / Science
Job Level: Manager/Principal
Business Unit: Information Technology
Work Type: Hybrid
Job Location: Oakland
Department Overview
Grid Platforms and Network is a unified organization made up of multiple departments that work together to provide essential technology solutions for PG&E's business partners.
Position Summary
The Principal Cloud Integration Architect provides technical leadership in design, development and implementation of network requirements as a result of migration of internal applications to private/hybrid/public cloud environments. The person should have intimate knowledge of key cloud networks (AWS, Azure, etc). The role is also for a DNS and load balancer expert with deep knowledge in setting up DNS and Load Balancing services. The candidate should have intimate knowledge with various operational tools including cloud-based services as well as traditional ones (netflow, packet inspection, etc.). Responsibilities include the assessment and optimization of system design and development of user requirements.
Provides budgetary estimates for client and IT projects, works with other architect teams, providing technical direction and operational feasibility of solutions that are integrated with the existing or defined IT network architecture and services standards, to meet clearly defined technical performance requirements. Evaluates the need for new solutions, collaborates with the architect teams to create prototypes, and works with network, database, operations, technical support, and other IT departments during development and implementation to enhance system resilience and reliability. Acts as technical lead for network team, engineering team and project management teams implementing projects within the network programs and client projects. All employees are responsible for performing their jobs in accordance with PG&E’s vision and values.
This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and an office within the service territory to be determined approximately 2 days per week based on business needs or company requirements.
PG&E is providing the full salary/pay range for this position. The actual amount paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity,specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The range to reasonably expect will be around the minimum and the midpoint $155,000 - $210,000. The final decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to the factors above. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.
Bay Area Min: $155,000.00
Bay Area Max: $265,000.00
Job Responsibilities
- Collaborates with cloud, application and client teams in preparation of network integrations required in implementation of cloud-based applications by utilizing subject-matter expertise.
- Oversees all the architecture and design of technology solutions supporting business requirements on projects.
- Engage with clients to develop solutions and ensure delivery is aligned with the requirements in technical/logic design
- Provides advanced consulting and guidance during the detailed design, build, test, and deploy phases of IT projects.
- Ensures the successful implementation of network integration in complex client environments, larger scale, and cross-functional new/enhanced systems on time, in scope and within budget.
- Leads integration of client requirement into and works with application and client teams to create system design models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to system programmer and development teams.
- Identifies and implements process improvements at the department level.
- Presents project scopes and budgets and makes recommendations to high level leaders for project/program approval.
- Identifies the developmental needs of others, and coaches and mentors others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Partners with network and cloud teams to develop and maintains all technical standards, design patterns, reference architectures and roadmaps for a Reference Architecture Framework containing a broad collection of foundational services.
Qualifications
Minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related degree, or equivalent experience
- 10 years experience in Enterprise Network engineering design, OR Master’s degree and 8 years of experience in Enterprise Network engineering design
- Experience with multi-tier enterprise technology environments
- Experience in enterprise architecture environments, job-related
Desired:
- Experience in Radio systems implementation, job-related
- Experience in project management, IT-Information Technology
- Leadership experience
- Azure Network Engineer, AWS Advanced Networking
- CCSP, CISSP (architecture‑level)
- CCNP/CCIE‑level thinking (even if not certified)
- PMP-Project Management Professional certification
- Azure - VNET Desing, Private endpoints, firewalls, Express Route, Service endpoints
- AWS – VPC Routing, Partner managed Integrations, Cross account networking, ingress/egress controls
- DNS – Authoritative/recursing design, forwarding/delegation models, split horizon, Zone transfer strategies, Negative caching and TTL running, DNS impact on application performance
Jonathan A. Solutions Architect, ExpertPG&E combines an established company’s stability with the autonomy of a startup. I enjoy high levels of trust and openness among my coworkers in a dynamic environment where I’m included in important decision-making discussions. As our company evolves, I look forward to career growth opportunities ahead.
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