NYS Office of Information Technology Services
Information Technology Architect 2 (Cloud) - SP24
NYS Office of Information Technology Services, Albany, New York, United States
Information Technology Architect 2 (Cloud) - SP24
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Duties Description The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) provides operational support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year, supporting more than 4,900 applications for 53 New York State Agencies. Under the direction of the Information Technology Architect 3 (Cloud), the Information Technology Architect 2 (Cloud) will be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of cloud management technical solutions that meet business needs while adhering to all policies and standards. The position will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, architect solutions, and ensure successful delivery.
Design end-to-end cloud management technical solutions that address business requirements and align with cloud management 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 cloud architects, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with architectural best practices.
Work closely with user experience, business analysts, and business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements. Translate business requirements into cloud management technical solutions, considering factors such as security, scalability, and high availability of the cloud environment.
Evaluate new and emerging technologies to determine their suitability for inclusion in a cloud management technical solutions catalog. Conduct proof-of-concept evaluations and provide recommendations for cloud management technology adoption.
Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them. Ensure that cloud management solutions adhere to security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
Engage with stakeholders at all levels to communicate cloud management technical solutions, gather feedback, and address concerns. Present technical proposals and recommendations to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.
Collaborate with cloud architecture project development teams to ensure that technical solutions are implemented according to design specifications. Provide technical oversight and support during the cloud architecture project implementation phase.
Drive continuous improvement in cloud management solution architecture processes and practices. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance cloud management solution quality.
Minimum Qualifications
Seven (7) years of broad information technology (IT) experience, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of software coding and programming languages.
Five (5) years of specialized experience designing, executing, and supporting information technology cloud 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 cloud architecture certification, including: Arcitura Certified Cloud Architect, Associate AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional), Google Professional Cloud Architect, IBM Certified Solution Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect (Expert).
Strong technical background with expertise in multiple cloud computing technologies and current computing trends (Azure, AWS, GCP).
Broad understanding of coding and programming languages (Java, PHP, Python, Ruby, JavaScript).
Experience migrating applications and data to the cloud and managing cloud environments.
Practical experience with cloud management and monitoring tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor).
Experience with databases (MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Cassandra) including both relational and NoSQL.
Knowledge of cloud architecture patterns and design principles.
Good understanding of software development and DevOps processes.
Strong communication and ability to facilitate collaboration between agency stakeholders and IT specialists.
Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects, and prioritize workload.
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with business orientation.
Ability to align business needs with technical specifications and recognize agency objectives.
Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or permanent residence.
Some positions may require fingerprinting. Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview. If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.
Benefits of Working for NYS: Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including Holiday & Paid Time Off and Health Care Benefits. Details include: thirteen paid holidays, paid vacation, personal leave, sick leave for PEF, and professional development leave, plus retirement, savings programs, PSLF, and more.
Seniorit y level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Science, Information Technology, and Engineering
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
Equal opportunity statement and additional notes may apply as part of the posting.
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Duties Description The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) provides operational support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year, supporting more than 4,900 applications for 53 New York State Agencies. Under the direction of the Information Technology Architect 3 (Cloud), the Information Technology Architect 2 (Cloud) will be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of cloud management technical solutions that meet business needs while adhering to all policies and standards. The position will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, architect solutions, and ensure successful delivery.
Design end-to-end cloud management technical solutions that address business requirements and align with cloud management 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 cloud architects, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with architectural best practices.
Work closely with user experience, business analysts, and business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements. Translate business requirements into cloud management technical solutions, considering factors such as security, scalability, and high availability of the cloud environment.
Evaluate new and emerging technologies to determine their suitability for inclusion in a cloud management technical solutions catalog. Conduct proof-of-concept evaluations and provide recommendations for cloud management technology adoption.
Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them. Ensure that cloud management solutions adhere to security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
Engage with stakeholders at all levels to communicate cloud management technical solutions, gather feedback, and address concerns. Present technical proposals and recommendations to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.
Collaborate with cloud architecture project development teams to ensure that technical solutions are implemented according to design specifications. Provide technical oversight and support during the cloud architecture project implementation phase.
Drive continuous improvement in cloud management solution architecture processes and practices. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance cloud management solution quality.
Minimum Qualifications
Seven (7) years of broad information technology (IT) experience, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of software coding and programming languages.
Five (5) years of specialized experience designing, executing, and supporting information technology cloud 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 cloud architecture certification, including: Arcitura Certified Cloud Architect, Associate AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional), Google Professional Cloud Architect, IBM Certified Solution Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect (Expert).
Strong technical background with expertise in multiple cloud computing technologies and current computing trends (Azure, AWS, GCP).
Broad understanding of coding and programming languages (Java, PHP, Python, Ruby, JavaScript).
Experience migrating applications and data to the cloud and managing cloud environments.
Practical experience with cloud management and monitoring tools (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor).
Experience with databases (MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Cassandra) including both relational and NoSQL.
Knowledge of cloud architecture patterns and design principles.
Good understanding of software development and DevOps processes.
Strong communication and ability to facilitate collaboration between agency stakeholders and IT specialists.
Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects, and prioritize workload.
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with business orientation.
Ability to align business needs with technical specifications and recognize agency objectives.
Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or permanent residence.
Some positions may require fingerprinting. Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview. If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.
Benefits of Working for NYS: Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including Holiday & Paid Time Off and Health Care Benefits. Details include: thirteen paid holidays, paid vacation, personal leave, sick leave for PEF, and professional development leave, plus retirement, savings programs, PSLF, and more.
Seniorit y level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Science, Information Technology, and Engineering
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
Equal opportunity statement and additional notes may apply as part of the posting.
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