Information Technology Architect 2 (Cloud) - SP24

Duties Description The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) provides operational support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year, supporting more than 4,900 applications for 53 New York State Agencies.

Under the direction of the Information Technology Architect 3 (Cloud), the Information Technology Architect 2 (Cloud) will be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of cloud management technical solutions that meet business needs while adhering to all policies and standards. The position will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, architect solutions, and ensure successful delivery.

Duties include but are not limited to the following :

• Design end-to-end cloud management technical solutions that address business requirements and align with cloud management architecture principles and standards. Develop solution architectures, technical specifications, and system designs.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams throughout the solution development lifecycle. Collaborate with cloud architects, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with architectural best practices.
• Work closely with user experience, business analysts, and business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements. Translate business requirements into cloud management technical solutions, considering factors such as security, scalability, and high availability of the cloud environment.
• Evaluate new and emerging technologies to determine their suitability for inclusion in a cloud management technical solutions catalog. Conduct proof-of-concept evaluations and provide recommendations for cloud management technology adoption.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them. Ensure that cloud management solutions adhere to security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels to communicate cloud management technical solutions, gather feedback, and address concerns. Present technical proposals and recommendations to executive leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cloud architecture project development teams to ensure that technical solutions are implemented according to design specifications. Provide technical oversight and support during the cloud architecture project implementation phase.
• Drive continuous improvement in cloud management solution architecture processes and practices. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance cloud management solution quality.

Minimum Qualifications EMPLOYMENT :

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS :

Bachelor's degree in any field substitutes for two years of general information technology experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

Some positions may require fingerprinting.

Some positions may require up to 25% travel and / or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.

If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location pay.

to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.

Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including :

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Health Care Benefits

Additional Benefits

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name ITS Human Resources

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

Notes on Applying To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Ensure that you include the vacancy ID in the subject of your email for prompt routing. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.