IT Solutions Architect

Description

Title: IT Solutions Architect
Department: Digital Innovations Center
Location: Houston, TX
Supervisor: Associate Director of IT Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-time

Work Sta tus : In-Office

IT SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp ( Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.

Qcells USA's complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Development, Module, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim , Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

SUMMARY

The IT Solution Architect will assist in managing the offic e IT systems and in supporting facilities maintenance . This position reports to the Associate Director of IT Operations or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate . This position is On-Site located in the Houston, TX office reporting 5 days per week and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time . This position is expected to trav el up to 10 % .

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time .

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

IT 66% :

Configure and dispatch hardware for new hires and replacement requests

Advise and support on development and improvement of IT systems, networks, software, hardware, IT policies, and security;

Manage the relationship with our outside IT consulting vendor and serve as a gatekeeper for all IT-related issues.

Assist in resolution and support for issues related to IT systems, networks, software, hardware, and security;

Create and maintain an inventory of equipment and software licenses for the companies;

Help manage and track distribution of all IT assets to employees, providing data to Corporate Finance as needed;

Assist staff, both local and remote, with daily operation of computer systems;

Install computer peripherals and applications for users

Prepare computers for first-time use by new and visiting employees

Support development of IT and network-security practices and policies as well as employee compliance with such practices and policies.

Design and Architecture 33% :

Advise and support on enhancements, improvements, and maintenance of IT systems.

Manage outside vendors responsible for maintaining , enhancing, improving, and expanding the IT infrastructure.

Maintain documentation for all policies and procedures and create new documentation for any new systems or needs.

Lead IT Projects and upgrades of IT Systems ensuring good documentation and handoff to other staff; and

Support development of facilities-related practices and policies as well as employee compliance with such practices and policies.

Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position

Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years of experience in Senior IT Support Role
• Robust knowledge of and experience with MS Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Active Directory, Azure, Entra
• Experience with Mobile Device Management, Rights Management Systems, Document Management Systems, IT security systems, and IT Design.
• Mac OS experience - Installs, configures, and troubleshoots computers, software, and peripheral devices.
• Experience with Windows Server, Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud virtual machines.
• Strong project management and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree preferred

EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
• Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
• Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
• Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
• Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
• Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
• Travel: up to 10 % as needed

EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regular professional, office business setting
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
• Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals . As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment . Please contact us to request accommodations at [email protected] .