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NYS Office of Information Technology Services · 5 hours ago

Information Technology Architect 1 (Cloud) - SP16

Albany, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $121K/yr

6+ years exp

The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) provides operational support for various applications across state agencies. The Information Technology Architect 1 (Cloud) will lead technical efforts in cloud architecture, focusing on application development, integration standards, and collaboration with IT security.

Cyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyIT Infrastructure

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Create and organize cloud-based applications that help NYS agencies satisfy their communication, data storage, security, and networking needs

Collaborate with IT security to secure company data in the cloud and fix any possible issues

Optimize cloud-based applications to ensure that they continue to meet NY State's needs as they evolve, maintaining the security, scalability, and high availability of the cloud environment

Communicate with NYS agency management and fellow IT team members

Report on the efficiency of specific cloud-based applications to IT team leaders, executives, and NYS agency representatives

Troubleshoot any issues with specific cloud-based applications, or issues that NYS agencies might have when implementing applications with their existing networks, responding to NYS agency representatives in a professional and timely manner

Offer guidance in infrastructure movement techniques including bulk application transfers into the cloud

Manage relationships with cloud service providers

Ensure appropriate levels of user access for NYS agency employees

Evaluate performance metrics for all active cloud-based applications, hardware, and software

Qualification

Cloud architecture certificationCloud computing technologiesCloud management toolsApplication migrationProgramming languagesCloud architecture patternsDatabases experienceEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Six (6) years of broad information technology (IT) experience, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of software coding and programming languages

Four (4) years of specialized experience designing, executing, and supporting information technology cloud solutions

Preferred

Preference for candidates holding relevant cloud architecture certification, including but not limited to:

Arcitura Certified Cloud Architect

Associate AWS Certified Developer

AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional)

Google Professional Cloud (GPC) Architect

IBM Certified Solution Architect

Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect (Expert)

Strong technical background with expertise in multiple cloud computing technologies and current computing trends, including but not limited to cloud-based platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP

Broad understanding of coding and programming languages, including but not limited to Java, PHP, Python, Ruby, and JavaScript

Experience migrating applications and data to the cloud and managing cloud environments

Practical experience with cloud management and monitoring tools, such as AWS CloudWatch and Azure Monitor

Experience with databases, including relational databases (MySQL, Oracle) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra)

Knowledge of various cloud architecture patterns and design principles

Good understanding of software development and DevOps processes

Effective written and verbal communication skills to properly articulate complicated cloud reports to management and other IT development partners

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