Cloud and Systems Architect

Job Description

Scope of Services

Application Services is in search of an Applications Architect in assisting the Office of Information Technology with infrastructure support for remediations required for systems which interface with state-wide accounting data.

General responsibilities may include the following :

Identifying infrastructure required for remediation support.

Deploying and maintaining the infrastructure for remediation support.

Supporting remediation efforts.

Data analysis, conversion, and cleansing.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or another related field

2 years of experience can substitute for education

Experience

5 - 8 years of professional experience in Information Systems or another related field is required.

Experience with .Net application development in a DevOps environment is highly desired.

2 - 3 years of leadership experience with Enterprise Architecture is required .

2 - 3 years of prior experience with the customer's Office of Information Technology is highly desired .

Experience supporting mainframe systems is highly desired.

2 - 3 years of Windows Server administration experience is highly desired.

Knowledgeof Informatica IICS Cloud Data Integration tools andSnowflake is highly desired .

Primary Job Duties / Tasks

The activities this candidate will be tasked with include, but are not limited to, the following :

Proven ability to build and manage relationships in a matrixed environment.

Able to easily convey knowledge to others.

Proficiency in working in a fast-paced, complex, dynamic and multicultural business environment.

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong leadership and proactive issue and risk management.

Must be able to resolve production release issues across business and technology teams, as well as broader strategic or systemic issues that are creating inefficiencies or hindering progress.

Proficiency in process formulation and communication to others.

Influential person with the ability to lead and motivate others.

Strong grasp of IT infrastructure and application development technology and architectures.

Knowledge of assessment and analytical process and practices.

Skill in strategic planning.

Skill in researching, compiling, and analyzing data to report findings and develop improvement solutions.

Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, prioritize, and manage complex work assignments and project schedules.

Ability to research, identify, and implement innovative solutions.

Ability to facilitate and coordinate meetings, workshops, conferences, etc.

Ability to communicate effectively; both verbally and written.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to work independently and as a team.

Job Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

The knowledge, skills, and abilities desired for this position include, but are not limited to the following :

Strong analytical skills to determine an organization's needs, develop strategies to meet those needs, and evaluate effectiveness. Ability to categorize work, set priorities, and determine short and / or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them.

General Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) :

The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas :

1. Initiative : Must be able to comprehend assignments, organize workload, and meet deadlines with little direction. Must be able to monitor and analyze situations to determine the next step.

2. Communication : Can clearly convey information, in both written and verbal formats, to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e., project team meetings, management presentations, etc.). Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by others.

3. Customer Service : Works well with clients and customers (i.e., business office, public, or other agencies). Able to assess the needs of the customer, provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations or resolve a problem.

4. Decision Making : Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions utilizing critical thinking skills and analysis.

5. Flexibility : is open to change, new processes (or process improvement), and new information. Can adapt in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Ability to receive and give constructive criticism and maintain effective work relationships with others.

6. Interpersonal : Shows friendliness, courtesy, understanding, and politeness to others

7. Leadership : Motivates, encourages, and challenges others. Can adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations.

8. Problem Solving : Able to identify, evaluate, and use sound judgement to generate and evaluate alternative actions, and make recommendations as accordingly.

9. Team Building : Encourages, inspires, and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal as an equal member of the team.

10. Quality Assurance : Knowledge of the ideologies, techniques and tools for quality assurance and control. The ability to put the ideologies, techniques, and tools into practice.