Principal IT Technical Architect

Hawaiian Electric

. Plan and implement company-wide IT/OT architecture across infrastructure, desktop, and application components .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeHonolulu • Hawaii • United StatesLead💰 $109,900 - $142,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge in IT/OT architecture, including cloud architecture, cybersecurity principles, and application development. Capable of translating business requirements into technical designs while mentoring staff and managing complex systems.

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IT/OT Architecture DevelopmentCloud Architecture and SecurityCybersecurity Architectural PrinciplesApplication Development and InfrastructureSAP Software Solutions

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Hard Skills

PythonGoRSwiftDartRustMATLABKotlinSQLJava

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationLeadershipAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Active Directory/Windows ServerStorage Area NetworkingTCP/IP NetworkingNetwork Security ArchitectureApplication Virtualization

Industry Keywords

Utility Business PrinciplesSarbanes-OxleySCADADCSInformation Security

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityDartJavaJavaScriptKotlinPerlPHPPythonRustScalaShell ScriptingSQLSwiftTCP/IPUnixC++Go.NET

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and implement company-wide IT/OT architecture across infrastructure, desktop, and application components
Develop system-wide architecture strategies, plans, requirements, procedures, and guidelines with CIO and company leadership
Advise clients and project teams on integrating with and leveraging existing IT/OT architecture
Analyze work-process automation proposals, data requirements, and customer needs
Propose technical solutions and process improvements aligned with the overall IT/OT architecture
Perform cost justification, analysis, and work estimation for medium- to high-complexity information systems
Participate in task forces and cost/benefit reviews
Analyze existing and emerging technologies and recommend pilots, prototypes, or adoption
Develop technology-direction and migration-strategy plans for infrastructure, applications, and desktop components
Provide feedback on CIO staff performance evaluations
Recommend project and post-launch system staffing levels
Assist with project budgets and forecasts
Mentor staff on emerging technologies
Author documentation for rate-case or project filings, information requests, decision synopses, and department/team strategies
Participate in company emergency response activities as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Requirements

What you’ll need

College-level courses in information, data, and office technology management or equivalent experience
Extensive knowledge of information, data, and office technology management
Working knowledge of utility business and business and/or engineering principles and practices
Extensive or advanced knowledge of one or more IT/OT technical disciplines, including cloud architecture and security, Unix, Active Directory/Windows Server, storage area networking, TCP/IP networking, network security architecture, cryptography, application security, desktop operating systems, mobile devices, application virtualization, application delivery mechanisms, service-oriented architecture, business intelligence systems, database management systems, and systems development
Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity architectural principles
Working knowledge of SAP software solutions and architecture
Conceptual knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, physical and logical information security issues and trends
Conceptual knowledge of utility Operations Technology systems such as SCADA and DCS
Knowledge of company policies and procedures
Ability to translate business requirements into technical designs and maintain comprehensive technical documentation
Ability to develop system and security configuration standards and guidelines
Ability to identify system constraints or gaps and communicate issues and risks to management and project managers
Ability to keep abreast of emerging information technologies
In-depth knowledge of people, processes, and technologies across multiple divisional teams
Senior-level skills in one or more IT/OT architecture disciplines, including application development, infrastructure, cloud, and/or desktop
Ability to design, code, test, and implement programs using one or more listed languages/systems, including Python, Go, R, Swift, Dart, Rust, MATLAB, Kotlin, Scala, C/C++/C#, shell scripting, Perl, PHP, Java, SQL, PL/SQL, Microsoft .NET, JavaScript, XML, and HTML on Windows and Unix platforms
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding environment and adapt to changing priorities
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Leadership, interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and conceptual skills
10 or more years supporting application development, infrastructure, and/or desktop environments employed at HECO
10 or more years of analytical experience in simple to complex systems
3–5 years of managerial/supervisory experience highly desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Opportunities for challenge and advancement
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodation during the application process
Community and educational programs supported by the company