The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory · 13 hours ago
IT Director System Architecture and Design
West Nyack, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $144K/yr
7+ years expThe Salvation Army is the largest non-governmental provider of social services in America, helping millions of individuals each year. They are seeking an IT Director for System Architecture and Design to reshape the technological direction of the territory by focusing on the design and architecture of IT systems to meet evolving requirements.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Design, develop and maintain the enterprise architecture of complex heterogeneous information systems, including the selection of hardware and software components, to meet the organization’s business goals
Analyze and evaluate system specifications and requirements to ensure the architecture can support the intended business functions and performance criteria
Ensure that all technology designs are scalable, robust and secure solutions that integrate with existing systems whether Infrastructure or third-party
Collaborate with Information Security team to ensure that all designs meet regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, NYSHIELD, GDPR) further providing assurances that security controls are not prematurely deprecated
Create detailed architectural models and diagrams to guide and inform the software development and project management team during the system development and project life cycles
Collaborate with software development and project teams to contribute to scope definitions and deliverables
Define and document standards, best practices, and guidelines for system design and development to ensure consistency and quality across projects
Collaborate with stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and development teams, to understand needs and translate them into technical solutions
Assess and integrate third-party products and services into the system architecture to enhance functionality and performance
Lead the evaluation and selection of emerging technologies and methodologies for system architecture to drive innovation and improve efficiency
Conduct post-implementation reviews and provide recommendations for architectural improvements, optimizations, and system enhancements based on performance data and user feedback
The position requires broad knowledge of IT
Any other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
7-10 years of related experience
Experience implementing TOGAF, Zachman, or similar enterprise architectural frameworks in a highly matrixed organization
Certification in TOGAF, Zachman or similar frameworks is required
Security Architecture Design - Experience with integrating robust security measures into the system architecture from the start. Knowledge of relevant security protocols is required
Preferred
COBIT, or ITIL certification is a plus
Enterprise Architecture Frameworks – Expert understanding of The Open Group Architectural Framework (TOGAF), Zachman or other appropriate architectural frameworks is required. Certification is preferred
Cloud Service Integration – Orchestrating the connection and operation of various cloud services requires understanding of API management and service mesh architectures. The position is expected to design scalable cloud solutions to ensure interoperability and efficient flow of data, aligning with IT goals and standards
Scalability Planning – experience with analyzing current capabilities (sometimes reverse engineering existing in-house Lotus Notes systems) and future needs to design systems capable of handling increased users, data volume, and transaction frequency without performance degradation
Business Process Modeling – Must be able to create detailed visual representations of an organization's operations. Then analyze and refine the business processes to ensure alignment with technology infrastructure
Disaster Recovery Planning – Based on analysis of potential vulnerabilities experience implementing robust backup and failover mechanisms to ensure resilient systems. Specifically, developing strategies to ensure minimal downtime and data loss
Benefits
Generous Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
TSA paid Life Insurance for Employees
Additional life insurance options for employees
On-site cafeteria
Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, Personal days
403(b) retirement savings plan
Non-contributory Pension Plan
Professional Development
Free, on-site Fitness Center
Federal holidays
Opportunities to give back and support our communities
Company
The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory
Every year, The Salvation Army helps more than 27 million people in nearly every ZIP code in America overcome poverty, addiction, and economic hardships through a wide range of social services.
1001-5000 employees
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