Principal Technologist

Company Description
For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!   

The Principal Technologist is a senior level role responsible for guiding enterprise architecture, driving innovation, and providing technical leadership across all domains of Technology Services. This role serves as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the Director of Technology Services and other leaders, helping shape and deliver strategic technology initiatives. The Principal Technologist is deeply respected for their technical acumen, ability to architect scalable solutions, and collaborative approach to problem solving.

• Serve as the enterprise architecture authority across infrastructure, networking, end user services, and collaboration platforming, including cloud technologies.

• Provide strategic guidance and technical leadership on key projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business goals.

• Partner with service leaders to evaluate, design, and implement innovative solutions that improve service delivery, scalability, and performance.

• Act as a sounding board and advisor to technical teams, helping shape ideas into executable solutions.

• Lead architectural reviews, lead and participate in technology assessments and solution design workshops.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends; assess their relevance and potential impact on the organization. i.e. Microsoft

• Collaborate with cybersecurity, compliance, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet regulatory and operational requirements.

• Contribute to the development of technology roadmaps and long-term planning.

• Mentor and coach technical staff across the organization, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

• Represent Technology Services in cross-functional initiatives and enterprise governance forums.

Required Qualifications & Experience: To be considered for this position, you must possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution design and implementation, or technical leadership roles.

• Proven experience designing and implementing solutions across multiple domains (cloud, infrastructure, networking, and end user technologies).

• Deep knowledge of how enterprise technologies are architected and integrated, with the ability to leverage that understanding to guide teams, shape solutions, and support decision-making.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Experience supporting IT operations and enterprise service delivery.

Desired Qualifications: To be considered an ideal candidate, you should possess some or all of the following qualifications:

• Master’s degree or advanced certifications in technology.

• TOGAF Certification(s)

• Experience with ServiceNow, Azure, M365, and hybrid cloud environments.

• Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, and DevOps practices.

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial technology environments.

Skills and Abilities

At BlueScope we believe in investing in our employees through our Leading at BlueScope Attributes.  Below are attributes that will key to your success at BlueScope:

• Driver of Future Readiness – Takes a strategic orientation to shape the direction; ensures impact-driven strategy; Is a thought leader in their own way.

• Change Facilitator – Models continual improvement; seizes opportunities to adapt; is optimistic about change and motivates others in the change journey.

• Results Achiever – Delivers against continually higher levels of performance; strives for constant improvement; looks for ways to work smarter; pushes forward despite ambiguity.

• Collaborative Partner – Seeks to understand; shares knowledge; builds/uses diverse networks for greater impact; uses a range of skills and approaches to influence others.

Work Environment

• BlueScope embraces flexible working arrangements where possible and mutually agreed.

Additional Information
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.