NYS Office of Information Technology Services
Information Technology Architect 2 (Artificial Intelligence) - SP23
NYS Office of Information Technology Services, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Information Technology Architect 2 (Artificial Intelligence) - SP23 for the NYS Office of Information Technology Services. This role involves designing and overseeing the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technical solutions that meet business needs while adhering to all policies and standards. Responsibilities
Design end-to-end AI technical solutions that address business requirements and align with AI architecture principles and standards. Develop solution architectures, technical specifications, and system designs. Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams throughout the solution development lifecycle. Collaborate with AI architects, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with architectural best practices. Work with user experience, business analysts, and business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements. Translate business requirements into AI technical solutions, considering security, scalability, and high availability of the AI environment. Evaluate new and emerging technologies for inclusion in an AI technical solutions catalog. Conduct proof-of-concept evaluations and provide recommendations for AI technology adoption. Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure AI solutions adhere to security, compliance, and regulatory requirements. Engage with stakeholders at all levels to communicate AI technical solutions, gather feedback, and address concerns. Present technical proposals to executive leadership and other key stakeholders. Collaborate with AI architecture project development teams to ensure implementations meet design specifications. Provide technical oversight and support during project implementation. Drive continuous improvement in AI solution architecture processes and practices. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance AI solution quality. Minimum Qualifications
Seven (7) years of broad information technology (IT) experience, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of AI engineering or other AI-related specialty and its application within largescale organizations. Five (5) years of specialized experience designing, executing, and supporting artificial intelligence solutions. Education/Experience Substitutions
Associate’s degree with 15 semester credit hours in computer science or a related field substitutes for one year of general information technology experience. Candidates in a bachelor’s degree program with at least 15 semester credit hours in computer science or a related field can substitute for one year of general information technology experience. Bachelor’s degree in any field including or supplemented by fifteen (15) semester credit hours in computer science or a related field substitutes for three years of general information technology experience. Master’s degree or higher in computer science or related field substitutes for one year of general information technology experience. Preferred Qualifications
Preference for candidates holding relevant AI architecture certification, including but not limited to: ARTIBA: Artificial Intelligence Engineer; AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty; IBM AI Developer Professional Certificate; IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate; Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate; Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer Certification; Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals; MIT: Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy; USAII CAIC; USAII CAIE. Strong technical background with applied mathematics, ML and DL frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch; ML techniques like random forest, neural networks, and NLP. Experience with AI tools like big data (Hadoop, Apache Spark), data science, and analytics tools like SAS. Broad understanding of coding and programming languages, including Python and R. Understanding of software engineering and DevOps principles (Git, containers, Kubernetes, CI/CD). Proven ability to lead and manage change projects with cross-functional teams. Experience with ethical AI practices and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to facilitate collaboration between agency stakeholders and IT professionals. Ability to multitask and prioritize across multiple projects. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to align business needs with technical specifications. Additional Notes
Appointment to this position and continued employment is contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining New York State residency within six months of hiring. Appointment to this position is not final until all agency approvals have been granted. ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. No visa sponsorship for non-immigrant workers for permanent employment. Some positions may require fingerprinting and up to 25% travel; some positions may involve lifting up to 50 lbs. Location pay adjustments may apply (NYC and Mid-Hudson). Benefits include a generous package with healthcare, retirement, and other programs. ITS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants with disabilities to apply. Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Science, Information Technology, and Engineering Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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Information Technology Architect 2 (Artificial Intelligence) - SP23 for the NYS Office of Information Technology Services. This role involves designing and overseeing the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technical solutions that meet business needs while adhering to all policies and standards. Responsibilities
Design end-to-end AI technical solutions that address business requirements and align with AI architecture principles and standards. Develop solution architectures, technical specifications, and system designs. Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams throughout the solution development lifecycle. Collaborate with AI architects, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with architectural best practices. Work with user experience, business analysts, and business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements. Translate business requirements into AI technical solutions, considering security, scalability, and high availability of the AI environment. Evaluate new and emerging technologies for inclusion in an AI technical solutions catalog. Conduct proof-of-concept evaluations and provide recommendations for AI technology adoption. Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure AI solutions adhere to security, compliance, and regulatory requirements. Engage with stakeholders at all levels to communicate AI technical solutions, gather feedback, and address concerns. Present technical proposals to executive leadership and other key stakeholders. Collaborate with AI architecture project development teams to ensure implementations meet design specifications. Provide technical oversight and support during project implementation. Drive continuous improvement in AI solution architecture processes and practices. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance AI solution quality. Minimum Qualifications
Seven (7) years of broad information technology (IT) experience, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of AI engineering or other AI-related specialty and its application within largescale organizations. Five (5) years of specialized experience designing, executing, and supporting artificial intelligence solutions. Education/Experience Substitutions
Associate’s degree with 15 semester credit hours in computer science or a related field substitutes for one year of general information technology experience. Candidates in a bachelor’s degree program with at least 15 semester credit hours in computer science or a related field can substitute for one year of general information technology experience. Bachelor’s degree in any field including or supplemented by fifteen (15) semester credit hours in computer science or a related field substitutes for three years of general information technology experience. Master’s degree or higher in computer science or related field substitutes for one year of general information technology experience. Preferred Qualifications
Preference for candidates holding relevant AI architecture certification, including but not limited to: ARTIBA: Artificial Intelligence Engineer; AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty; IBM AI Developer Professional Certificate; IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate; Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate; Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer Certification; Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals; MIT: Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy; USAII CAIC; USAII CAIE. Strong technical background with applied mathematics, ML and DL frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch; ML techniques like random forest, neural networks, and NLP. Experience with AI tools like big data (Hadoop, Apache Spark), data science, and analytics tools like SAS. Broad understanding of coding and programming languages, including Python and R. Understanding of software engineering and DevOps principles (Git, containers, Kubernetes, CI/CD). Proven ability to lead and manage change projects with cross-functional teams. Experience with ethical AI practices and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to facilitate collaboration between agency stakeholders and IT professionals. Ability to multitask and prioritize across multiple projects. Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to align business needs with technical specifications. Additional Notes
Appointment to this position and continued employment is contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining New York State residency within six months of hiring. Appointment to this position is not final until all agency approvals have been granted. ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. No visa sponsorship for non-immigrant workers for permanent employment. Some positions may require fingerprinting and up to 25% travel; some positions may involve lifting up to 50 lbs. Location pay adjustments may apply (NYC and Mid-Hudson). Benefits include a generous package with healthcare, retirement, and other programs. ITS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants with disabilities to apply. Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Science, Information Technology, and Engineering Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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