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[Apply on Chevron’s careers site →](https://chevron.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/jobs/job/Houston-Texas-United-States-of-America/Principal-Architect--OT-PCN-Solutions_R000074129) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Chevron](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/chevron/) / Principal Architect, OT PCN Solutions ## Job description Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Principal Architect, OT PCN Solutions through 10/21/2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time). ### Overview The Principal Architect for the OT Product Line owns the target architecture, standards, and guardrails for Chevron's operational technology estate. Scope covers Process Control Network (PCN) environments at Level 3 and below, along with non-PCN field technologies such as IIoT, edge compute, connected worker, OT data, and extended reality. The role is the architecture decision point for OTPL under Policy 564: it determines the architecture assurance outcome for new and changed OT solutions and provides architecture concurrence ahead of cyber assurance and production readiness. Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to: - Owns the OTPL target architecture, technology standards, and reference architectures across all OT capabilities. - Determines the architecture assurance outcome and provides Policy 564 and Policy 575 architecture concurrence for OTPL solutions, including conditional concurrence with defined next steps. - Decides where an approved solution may, and may not, be reused, and holds the capability boundary through named, expiring exceptions where a site cannot yet adopt the standard. - Directs requesters to existing supported products before new products are introduced into the portfolio. - Stewards architecture records and lifecycle status for OTPL business applications in the CMDB, moving applications to operational only after assurance is complete and retiring unowned or duplicate records. ### Required Qualifications Typically 10 or more years in operational technology, industrial automation, or IT infrastructure, including significant time in architecture roles. Proven experience governing architecture across a large, multi-site OT portfolio. Experience with brownfield and greenfield OT deployments, M&A integration, and international sites. ### Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or equivalent experience. 10 years of demonstrable career progression with the Operational Technology disciplines. 5 Years direct experience in an architectural capacity Relocation Options: Relocation may be considered. ### International Considerations Expatriate assignments will not be considered. Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position. U.S. ### Regulatory notice Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision-making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please email us at emplymnt@chevron.com. Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 1, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 17 days - Location: Houston, Texas, United States of America - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Chevron’s careers site →](https://chevron.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/jobs/job/Houston-Texas-United-States-of-America/Principal-Architect--OT-PCN-Solutions_R000074129) ## More jobs at Chevron ### [Gasoline Blending Scheduler](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/chevron/jobs/fb96a0626eea0203ab10/) Houston, Texas, United States of America ### [Head of Risk Transformation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/chevron/jobs/5853de5099af07f86579/) Houston, Texas, United States of America ### [Renewable Fuels Trader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/chevron/jobs/84ef81d012eda3bdf46c/) Houston, Texas, United States of America ### [Advisor, Change for Business Effectiveness](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/chevron/jobs/ac3fdfe5a5f967a6595a/) Houston, Texas, United States of America ### [Category Specialist, Logistics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/chevron/jobs/d90b3a644707fb6fc473/) Houston, Texas, United States of America ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal Solutions Architect (Public Sector)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equinix/jobs/a20251147cc5c7ad4e54/) Equinix · Ashburn, Virginia, United States ### [Solutions Principal Architect (IT)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/davita/jobs/9e0fc9675a4a7791bdc0/) DaVita · WA ### [Principal Cloud Solution Architect, Cloud and Agentic AI Solutions - New York](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/a1bb5c743dfdfbcbecab/) Microsoft · United States, New York ### [Solutions Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/murphy-usa/jobs/35ecc76d76b61ad9e0ad/) Murphy USA · United States ### [Sr. Solutions Architect-Security](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/e90b5a20fd034f6721c9/) Hitachi · Dallas, TX, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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