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NYS Office of Information Technology Services · 11 hours ago

Information Technology Architect 1 (Solution) - SP17

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) provides operational support for various state agencies. The Information Technology Architect 1 (Solution) will provide senior technical leadership, design software solutions, and collaborate with stakeholders to align project outcomes with business requirements.

Cyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyIT Infrastructure

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Create and lead the process of integrating IT systems to meet agency requirements

Conduct system architecture evaluation and collaborate with the 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

Overseeing and guiding development teams

Continuously research emerging technologies and propose changes to the existing architecture

Qualification

IT solution architectureSoftware developmentCloud infrastructureProject managementCISSP certificationTOGAF certificationSCRUM Master certificationBusiness analysisOperating systems knowledgeMultitasking abilityCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsCritical thinking skills

Required

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

Preference for candidates holding relevant IT solution management-industry certification, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Architecture (CISSP), Professional Cloud Solutions Architect Certification, SCRUM Master, The Open Group Architectural Framework (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

Experience must include communicating with C-level managers and other stakeholders to better understand agency business problems and requirements

Experience must include communicating business requirements to technical teams

Experience must include clearly articulating the current limitations and capacities of IT infrastructure to managers

Ability to multitask, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritizing 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

Benefits

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

Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs

Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

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.

Company

NYS Office of Information Technology Services

New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) is transforming how State government delivers services to New Yorkers and local governments.

Founded in 2012

Albany, New York, USA

5001-10000 employees