**Job Description:** Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex OT infrastructure and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. This role ensures the security, reliability, and scalability of OT systems while aligning solutions with organizational goals. The position also involves mentoring team members, collaborating across departments, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance infrastructure performance and operational efficiency. **Note:** There is one position available and the position will be filled at one of four job grade levels: OT Systems Architect I, job grade 6; OT Systems Architect II, job grade 7, OT Systems Architect III, job grade 9; or Senior OT System Architect, job grade 10. This decision will be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected, and Tri-State business needs at the time of hire. **Tri-State recognizes the value of a highly-engaged and committed workforce and provides an excellent benefits program that includes:** Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Work Schedules including compressed work week and telecommuting opportunities to work remotely up to 50%, Life Insurance, 401K, Long Term Disability (LTD), Short Term Disability (STD), Employee Assistant Program (EAP) and Paid Leave Benefits. **Senior OT Systems Architect** Hiring Salary Range: $106,700-135,550 **OT Systems Architect III** Hiring Salary Range: $96,000-$121,050 **OT Systems Architect II** Hiring Salary Range: $77,800-$96,500 **OT Systems Architect I** Hiring Salary Range: $70,000-$86,150 Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary outside of the posted hiring salary range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level. **Responsibilities:** + Design, implement, and maintain virtualization platforms to ensure scalability, high availability, and efficient resource allocation. + Establish and maintain architecture models, including Linux Security Policies and Active Directory Group Policies, to align with organizational standards. + Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to enhance system capabilities and address future operational demands. + Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to OT infrastructure hardware and software to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime. + Perform timely patch management and implement updates and configurations to safeguard infrastructure systems. + Coordinate with vendors for advanced support and system repairs when necessary. + Implement and monitor robust cybersecurity controls, ensuring compliance with NERC CIP and other relevant industry standards. + Conduct regular audits, log reviews, and security assessments to detect, respond to, and mitigate potential threats. + Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and incorporate best practices into system management. + Mentor and guide team members to enhance their technical expertise and promote a collaborative, innovative culture. + Lead infrastructure optimization projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and efficient use of resources. + Develop and execute disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity. + Partner with other technology, operations, and compliance teams to align infrastructure support with business needs and ensure service continuity. + Act as a liaison between technical teams and leadership, communicating complex concepts clearly and effectively. + Prepare and present detailed reports on system performance, project progress, and compliance status to stakeholders. + Ensure high system uptime, reliability, and scalability through proactive monitoring and optimization. + Track and report key performance indicators, including compliance audit results, response times to incidents, and infrastructure availability. + Maintain detailed documentation of systems, configurations, processes, and incident responses to support operational continuity. + Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend strategies to enhance system performance. + Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures and attain knowledge and remain knowledgeable of regulations, laws, standards, and best practices applicable to functional area. + Because Tri-State has an obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to its customers, the ability to work overtime at any time of the day or week is considered an essential function of the job. **OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES** + Perform other related duties as assigned. **Qualifications:** Education and Training: + Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, or a related field. + An MS, MBA, or related advanced degree desired. Skills: + Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to lead in a dynamic, mission-critical environment. + Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to explain technology solutions in business terms across technical and non-technical teams; an effective listener and communicator. + Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities. + Keen attention to detail. Other: + Willingness to travel as required for training and meetings throughout service territory. + Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job. **About Us:** Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 44 members, including 41 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states: Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico and Wyoming. Together with its members, Tri-State delivers reliable, affordable and responsible power and energy services to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West. Tri-State was founded in 1952 by its member systems to provide a reliable, cost-based supply of electricity. Headquartered in Westminster, Colo., approximately 1,200 people are employed by Tri-State across five states. Tri-State's electricity is generated from coal, natural gas and hydropower, with a rapidly increasing supply generated from wind and solar. Tri-State delivers power to its members through a transmission system that includes substation facilities, telecommunications sites and over 5,700 miles of high voltage transmission lines. Tri-State's transformative Responsible Energy Plan is reducing emissions, increasing renewable resources, developing new energy services and delivering more flexibility for its members. **Job Identification:** 289 **Job Category:** Transmission Operations **Posting Date:** 2024-12-17T17:21:50+00:00 **Job Schedule:** Full time **Hiring Salary Range:** $70,000-$135,550 **Locations:** 1100 W 116th Ave, Westminster, CO, 80234, US All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.