Principal IT Architect (Operational Technology)

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’re looking for.

**Position Summary**

The OT Subject Matter Expert (SME) serves as a deep technical and functional authority for Xcel Energy’s mission‑critical OT platforms, specifically Electric Distribution, Electric Transmission, and Gas Distribution and Transmission. The role provides architectural continuity, operational insight, and cross‑team coordination across design, integration, access, cybersecurity, and operational readiness activities.

This role acts as a bridge between architecture, operations, cybersecurity, identity, network/firewall, and vendor teams, ensuring OT systems are designed, integrated, and operated in a manner that meets reliability, regulatory, and securit...