NYS Office of Information Technology Services
Information Technology Architect 1 (Solution) - SP17
NYS Office of Information Technology Services, Albany, New York, United States
Information Technology Architect 1 (Solution) - SP17
NYS Office of Information Technology Services
Pay range: $96,336.00/yr - $121,413.00/yr (Provided by NYS Office of Information Technology Services. Actual pay based on skills and experience).
Description The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) provides operational support 24/7/365, supporting more than 4,900 applications for 53 NY State Agencies.
Duties Description Under the direction of a higher-level Information Technology Architect (Solution), the Information Technology Architect 1 (Solution) will provide senior technical leadership within the software development project lifecycle, design, describe, and maintain the solution engineering concerning specific business problems. The role will design software solutions, collaborate with stakeholders to align project outcomes with business requirements, propose detailed building blocks, and serve as a bridge between enterprise architects and technical architects.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
Create and lead the process of integrating IT systems to meet agency requirements.
Conduct system architecture evaluation and collaborate with project management and IT development teams to improve the architecture.
Evaluate project constraints to find alternatives, alleviate risks, and perform re-engineering if required.
Update stakeholders regarding any issues concerning the architecture.
Fix technical issues as they arise.
Analyze the business impact that individual technical choices might have on agency business processes.
Oversee and guide development teams.
Continuously research emerging technologies and propose changes to the existing architecture.
Employment Full-time position.
Minimum Qualifications
Six (6) years of broad information technology (IT) experience, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of software engineering, IT solution project management, IT solution architecture, network administration or other IT solution-related specialty and its application within large-scale organizations.
Four (4) years of specialized experience in information technology solution architecture, design, software development, or project management.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference for candidates holding relevant IT solution management-industry certification, such as CISSP, Professional Cloud Solutions Architect Certification, SCRUM Master, TOGAF, and Virtualization Council Master Infrastructure Architect Certification.
Knowledgeable about all phases of the software development life cycle and solution delivery for web, client-server, and cloud-based systems.
Good knowledge of modern software engineering principles and best practices.
Project management and leadership skills.
Experience developing IT and cloud infrastructure.
Good understanding of best practices regarding IT system security measures.
Advanced understanding of business analysis techniques and processes.
Extensive knowledge and experience working with operating systems.
Sound knowledge of various operating systems and databases.
In-depth understanding of one or more coding languages.
Knowledge of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements relevant to IT solution design.
Strong communication skills, demonstrating the ability to effectively facilitate the contribution of both agency stakeholders and IT specialists, allowing both parties to equally contribute to overall objectives.
Communicating with C-level managers and other stakeholders to better understand agency business problems and requirements.
Communicating business requirements to technical teams.
Clearly articulating the current limitations and capacities of IT infrastructure to managers.
Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize workload.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot multiple complex IT systems issues, identify the source of problems in a timely manner, and conceive effective solutions.
Strong critical thinking skills and business-orientation.
Ability to align business needs with technical specifications.
Clearly recognizes agencies’ objectives and leverages personal IT expertise, minimizing expenditures and maximizing operational revenues.
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.
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 sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence. Some positions may require fingerprinting, up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details will be described further if selected for an interview.
Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.
Health Care Benefits
Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
NYS Deferred Compensation
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
And many more.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Science, Information Technology, and Engineering
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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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Pay range: $96,336.00/yr - $121,413.00/yr (Provided by NYS Office of Information Technology Services. Actual pay based on skills and experience).
Description The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) provides operational support 24/7/365, supporting more than 4,900 applications for 53 NY State Agencies.
Duties Description Under the direction of a higher-level Information Technology Architect (Solution), the Information Technology Architect 1 (Solution) will provide senior technical leadership within the software development project lifecycle, design, describe, and maintain the solution engineering concerning specific business problems. The role will design software solutions, collaborate with stakeholders to align project outcomes with business requirements, propose detailed building blocks, and serve as a bridge between enterprise architects and technical architects.
Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
Create and lead the process of integrating IT systems to meet agency requirements.
Conduct system architecture evaluation and collaborate with project management and IT development teams to improve the architecture.
Evaluate project constraints to find alternatives, alleviate risks, and perform re-engineering if required.
Update stakeholders regarding any issues concerning the architecture.
Fix technical issues as they arise.
Analyze the business impact that individual technical choices might have on agency business processes.
Oversee and guide development teams.
Continuously research emerging technologies and propose changes to the existing architecture.
Employment Full-time position.
Minimum Qualifications
Six (6) years of broad information technology (IT) experience, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of software engineering, IT solution project management, IT solution architecture, network administration or other IT solution-related specialty and its application within large-scale organizations.
Four (4) years of specialized experience in information technology solution architecture, design, software development, or project management.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference for candidates holding relevant IT solution management-industry certification, such as CISSP, Professional Cloud Solutions Architect Certification, SCRUM Master, TOGAF, and Virtualization Council Master Infrastructure Architect Certification.
Knowledgeable about all phases of the software development life cycle and solution delivery for web, client-server, and cloud-based systems.
Good knowledge of modern software engineering principles and best practices.
Project management and leadership skills.
Experience developing IT and cloud infrastructure.
Good understanding of best practices regarding IT system security measures.
Advanced understanding of business analysis techniques and processes.
Extensive knowledge and experience working with operating systems.
Sound knowledge of various operating systems and databases.
In-depth understanding of one or more coding languages.
Knowledge of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements relevant to IT solution design.
Strong communication skills, demonstrating the ability to effectively facilitate the contribution of both agency stakeholders and IT specialists, allowing both parties to equally contribute to overall objectives.
Communicating with C-level managers and other stakeholders to better understand agency business problems and requirements.
Communicating business requirements to technical teams.
Clearly articulating the current limitations and capacities of IT infrastructure to managers.
Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize workload.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot multiple complex IT systems issues, identify the source of problems in a timely manner, and conceive effective solutions.
Strong critical thinking skills and business-orientation.
Ability to align business needs with technical specifications.
Clearly recognizes agencies’ objectives and leverages personal IT expertise, minimizing expenditures and maximizing operational revenues.
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.
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 sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence. Some positions may require fingerprinting, up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details will be described further if selected for an interview.
Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.
Health Care Benefits
Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits
New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
NYS Deferred Compensation
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
And many more.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Science, Information Technology, and Engineering
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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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