IT Architect

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This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Why does the job exist?

The Department of Health Information Technology Services Division, Project Management Office requires the support of an IT Architect I. This position is involved in all aspects of the project life cycle, from the initial kickoff through the requirements analysis, design, procurement, implementation, evaluation and maintenance. This level is distinguished by providing services to a medium-size agency or in support of an IT Architect II.

How does it get done?

The IT Architect I will translate high-level business requirements into actionable project requirements. Additionally, the position will provide IT subject matter expertise assisting the PMO with :

• Leads review of vendor recommendations and proposals. Review vendor deliverables and other work products as they relate to technology, application and / or data architecture. Verify that vendors are appropriately addressing all architecture-related requirements.
• Assist in identifying and procuring services of contractor architect experts.
• Provides leadership, technology guidance and mentors others throughout the enterprise or project life cycle.
• Collaborates with project management on reporting project status, issues, risks and benefits. Meets with project management and IT management to ensure progress towards architectural alignment with project goals and requirements. Collaborates with internal and external teams to understand and evaluate the impact of changes / modifications impacting enterprise architecture.
• Leads the research and evaluation of emerging technology, industry and market trends to assist in project development and / or operational support activities. Evaluates potential impact to enterprise or project architecture. Ensures recommendations are based on business relevance, appropriate timing and deployment.
• Leads and coordinates the domain technical and business discussions relative to future architecture direction. Participates in ecosystem strategy development including analysis, opportunity identification, and value cases.
• Supports, develops and communicates enterprise-wide policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.
• Reviews and / or analyzes and develops architectural requirements at enterprise level. Aligns architectural requirements with IT strategy. Assesses near-term needs to establish business priorities.
• Assists in agency security and compliance audits.

Additionally, the IT Architect may be asked to :

Who are the customers?

This position supports all IT related efforts for Divisions, Bureaus, and Programs within the NMDOH and cross-functional IT initiatives with sister agencies in order to provide healthcare services to the constituents of the State of New Mexico.

Ideal Candidate

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), or Information Technology and eight (8) years of experience in two or more of the following areas : strategic planning, business analytics, applications development, networking, data management, IT Security (INFOSEC), or Systems Administration.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), or Information Technology and six (6) years of experience in two or more of the following areas : strategic planning, business analytics, applications development, networking, data management, IT Security (INFOSEC), or Systems Administration. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and / or direct experience in this occupation totaling ten (10) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual / Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some in-state travel may be required.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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