NYS Office of Information Technology Services
Information Technology Architect 2 (Artificial Intelligence) - SP23
NYS Office of Information Technology Services, Albany, New York, United States
Overview
Information Technology Architect 2 (Artificial Intelligence) - SP23. Join to apply for the Information Technology Architect 2 (Artificial Intelligence) - SP23 role at NYS Office of Information Technology Services. 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 (Artificial Intelligence), the Information Technology Architect 2 (Artificial Intelligence) will be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) 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 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 closely with user experience, business analysts, and business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements. Translate business requirements into AI technical solutions, considering factors such as security, scalability, and high availability of the AI environment. Evaluate new and emerging technologies to determine their suitability 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 to address them. Ensure that 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 and recommendations to executive leadership and other key stakeholders. Collaborate with AI architecture project development teams to ensure that technical solutions are implemented according to design specifications. Provide technical oversight and support during the AI architecture project implementation phase. 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 Certified Artificial Intelligence Consultant (CAIC); USAII Certified Artificial Intelligence Engineer (CAIE). Strong technical background with extensive experience with applied mathematics, machine learning and deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch; ML techniques like random forest, neural networks, and natural language processing (NLP). Substantial experience working with AI tools like big data (Hadoop, Apache Spark), data science, and advanced analytics tools like SAS. Broad understanding of coding and programming languages, including Python and R. Good understanding of software engineering and DevOps principles, including knowledge of DevOps workflows and tools, such as Git, containers, Kubernetes, and 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 specialists. Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize workload. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex AI systems issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions. Strong critical thinking skills and business orientation; ability to align business needs with technical specifications. Please Note
Appointment to this position and continued employment with the agency 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. Benefits and Additional Information
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 for 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; positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay. The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.
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Information Technology Architect 2 (Artificial Intelligence) - SP23. Join to apply for the Information Technology Architect 2 (Artificial Intelligence) - SP23 role at NYS Office of Information Technology Services. 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 (Artificial Intelligence), the Information Technology Architect 2 (Artificial Intelligence) will be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) 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 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 closely with user experience, business analysts, and business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements. Translate business requirements into AI technical solutions, considering factors such as security, scalability, and high availability of the AI environment. Evaluate new and emerging technologies to determine their suitability 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 to address them. Ensure that 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 and recommendations to executive leadership and other key stakeholders. Collaborate with AI architecture project development teams to ensure that technical solutions are implemented according to design specifications. Provide technical oversight and support during the AI architecture project implementation phase. 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 Certified Artificial Intelligence Consultant (CAIC); USAII Certified Artificial Intelligence Engineer (CAIE). Strong technical background with extensive experience with applied mathematics, machine learning and deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch; ML techniques like random forest, neural networks, and natural language processing (NLP). Substantial experience working with AI tools like big data (Hadoop, Apache Spark), data science, and advanced analytics tools like SAS. Broad understanding of coding and programming languages, including Python and R. Good understanding of software engineering and DevOps principles, including knowledge of DevOps workflows and tools, such as Git, containers, Kubernetes, and 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 specialists. Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize workload. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex AI systems issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions. Strong critical thinking skills and business orientation; ability to align business needs with technical specifications. Please Note
Appointment to this position and continued employment with the agency 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. Benefits and Additional Information
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 for 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; positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay. The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.
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