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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # System Architect - **Company:** BLACKARC INC - **Location:** Bethlehem, PA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $125,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Integration Architecture, Software Applications, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, Control Panels, Data Centers, Data Dictionary, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Network Interface Controllers, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Network Topologies, Uptime, Data Streaming, Systems Architecture, Strategies of Testing, Building Management System (BMS), System Availability, Togaf, Information Technology - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us109f547ddfa44d177be0a3b9f95796d0 ## About the Role Bachelor degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Control Systems, Automation, Computer Science or related engineering discipline. Master degree is desirable. 12+ years of experience in automation, control systems, BMS/SCADA, electrical controls or mission-critical infrastructure engineering. At least 3 to 5 years in system architecture, solution architecture or technical leadership role. Hands-on experience with data center, semiconductor facility, airport, hospital, power plant, industrial automation or high-availability infrastructure is preferred. Experience in customer-facing architecture reviews, technical proposals, vendor evaluation and engineering governance. Preferred Certifications / Standards Awareness TIA-942, Uptime Institute Tier concepts, ISO 27001, ISO 50001 and data center operational best practices. IEC 62443 OT cybersecurity concepts, IEC/UL electrical safety awareness and NFPA/NEC/IEC installation practices as applicable. PMP, TOGAF, ITIL, Certified Data Centre Professional, Certified Automation Professional or equivalent certifications are desirable. ## Description Own the overall technical architecture for data center control and automation systems from concept to commissioning. Develop system architecture for BMS, SCADA, PLC/RTU, DCIM, historian and enterprise integrations. Define control philosophy, automation sequence of operations, fail-safe behavior, alarm priority and escalation logic. Prepare architecture diagrams covering power monitoring, cooling control, network topology, control panels and data flow. Perform interface definition between electrical systems, mechanical systems, OT networks, IT applications and cloud analytics. Lead design reviews for control panels, I/O allocation, field wiring, sensor selection, communication protocol mapping and redundancy. Ensure architecture supports high availability, maintainability, scalability, cybersecurity and operational continuity. Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, IT, cybersecurity, facility operations, OEMs and customer stakeholders. Review vendor/OEM proposals for BMS, SCADA, DCIM, PLCs, gateways, meters, UPS and cooling system controllers. Provide technical guidance during FAT, SAT, integrated systems testing, commissioning and handover. 6. Deliverables Expected from the Role System Architecture Document covering logical, physical, network and deployment architecture. Control Philosophy and Functional Design Specification for power, cooling and facility automation systems. I/O list, signal list, data dictionary, communication matrix and integration register. BMS/SCADA/DCIM integration architecture and interface control document. Alarm philosophy, alarm priority matrix, trend configuration and reporting requirements. Cybersecurity zoning and conduit diagram for OT/IT interfaces. FAT/SAT/IST test strategy, commissioning support documents and handover package. Risk register covering availability, safety, maintainability, cybersecurity and vendor dependency. 7. Qualification & Experience, "Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at ADA_Accomodations@TechMahindra.com.", D: Control, Automation, Cooling Distribution Units, Liquid Cooling, BMS/SCADA & DCIM Integration The role is responsible for defining and leading modularization of Cooling Dist… + 1 day ago + Apply easily ## Related Videos - [Building Well-Architected applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/691-building-well-architected-applications) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [DevOps at Netflix](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/270-devops-at-netflix) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Leading with Reliability: Applying SRE Principles to Build Stronger Engineering Organizations](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100185-leading-with-reliability-applying-sre-principles-to-build-stronger-engineering-organizations) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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