Senior Solution Architect, Software and Controls

Job Description The Senior Solutions Architect will provide technical leadership and strategic guidance for the design, development, and implementation of advanced control and power monitoring systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, hardware engineers, and product managers, to ensure our solutions meet business objectives, technical requirements, and industry standards. This is a senior-level position that requires a deep understanding of PLC programming, control systems, industrial communication protocols, and power monitoring technologies. The Sr. Solutions Architect serves as a key technical resource and trusted advisor for Vertiv customers. They will be responsible for providing technical insight for the Software Monitoring & Controls business along with supporting a combination of Vertiv direct sellers and sales offices. In this role, they will also maintain relationships with key customers to land strategic projects, increase spec position and drive Vertiv ™ Unify sales growth. The Sr. Software Architect will also assist with the development of concept power and thermal architectures, technical guidance for selection of best fit product ratings, creation of concept single lines and virtual/in-person design reviews. Responsibilities Design and define scalable, robust and secure architecture for PLC-based control and power/thermal monitoring systems.Collaborate with Software and Controls sales team.Provide large project specification CDE review & completion.Evaluate and select the appropriate software frameworks, tools and technologies to align with the company’s product roadmap and customer requirements.Serve as a technical mentor to the software development team, providing guidance on architecture, coding standards and best practices.Work closely with Vertiv engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of software with power, thermal and prefab systemsOversee the integration of PLCs, HMIs, Gateways and SCADA systems with power and thermal monitoring hardware.Establish frameworks for system validation, testing and compliance with industry standards (e.g., IEC, UL).Drive innovation by staying up to date with emerging trends in industrial automation, IoT and power systems.Identify opportunities to optimize performance, scalability and efficiency of existing systems.Create general industry awareness through attendance at industry events.Educate Vertiv selling entities on application focused system architectures. Essential Electric or Electronic Engineering Degree or equivilant experienceKnowledge of SCADA and PLCs DESIRABLE Previous sales experience #vertivireland About Us The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. OUR CORE PRINCIPLES: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion. OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES High-Performance Culture Customer Focus Operational Excellence Innovation Financial Strength VERTIV BEHAVIORS Own it Act with urgency Foster a customer-first mindset Think big and execute Lead by example Drive continuous improvement Learn and seek out development Promote transparent & open communication About Vertiv Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more. Equal Opportunity Employer Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com