Review Vacancy
AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of
TitleProject Coordinator (Solution Architect 2) - Ref #8719
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $103784 to $127830 Annually
Duties Description Under the direction of the Deputy Commission of Technology Product Development Team,, the Solution Architect 2 (SA2) will be responsible for providing senior technical leadership within the software development project lifecycle, designing, describing, and maintaining the solution engineering concerning specific business problems. The SA2 will design software solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to align project outcomes with business requirements. The SA2 will propose detailed building blocks that provide the best possible fix and serve as the bridge between enterprise architects and technical architects. The SA2 will oversee the implementation of IT solutions, directly supervising a team of Solution Architect 1’s.
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Create and lead the process of integrating IT systems to meet agency requirements.
• Conduct system architecture evaluation and collaborate with the project management and IT development teams to improve the architecture.
• Evaluate project constraints to find alternatives, alleviate risks, and perform re-engineering if required.
• Update stakeholders regarding any issues concerning the architecture.
• Fix technical issues as they arise.
• Analyze the business impact that individual technical choices might have on agency business processes.
• Supervising and guiding development teams
• Continuously research emerging technologies and propose changes to the existing architecture.
• Perform the full range of supervisory duties.
Minimum Qualifications • Nine (9) years of broad information technology (IT) experience, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of software engineering, IT solution project management, IT solution architecture, network administration or other IT solution-related specialty and its application within largescale organizations.
- At least five (5) years of which must be specialized experience in IT solution architecture, design, software development, or project management, and
- including two (2) years of supervisory-level experience in IT solution architecture, design, software development, project management, or a related technical field.
Education/Experience Substitutions
Earned college degrees in computer science, software engineering, IT or a related field of study may substitute for the specified years of broad IT experience as follows:
- Bachelor’s degree substitutes for 4 years of experience.
- Master’s degree substitutes for an additional 1 year of experience.
- Doctoral degree substitutes for an additional 2 years of experience.
• Preference for candidates holding relevant IT solution management-industry certification, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional - Architecture (CISSP), Professional Cloud Solutions Architect Certification, SCRUM Master, The Open Group Architectural Framework (TOGAF), and Virtualization Council Master Infrastructure Architect Certification.
• Knowledgeable about all phases of the software development life cycle and solution delivery for web, client-server, and cloud-based systems.
• Good knowledge of modern software engineering principles and best practices.
• Project management and leadership skills.
• Experience developing IT and cloud infrastructure.
• Good understanding of best practices regarding IT system security measures.
• Advanced understanding of business analysis techniques and processes.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with various operating systems and databases.
• In-depth understanding of one or more coding languages.
• Knowledge of security, compliance, and regulatory requirements relevant to IT solution design.
• Strong communication skills, demonstrating the ability to effectively facilitate the contribution of both agency stakeholders and IT specialists, allowing both parties to equally contribute to overall objectives. Experience must include:
- Communicating with C-level managers and other stakeholders to better understand agency business problems and requirements.
- Communicating business requirements to technical teams.
- Clearly articulating the current limitations and capacities of IT infrastructure to managers.
• Ability to multitask, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritizing workload.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot multiple complex IT systems
issues, identify the source of problems in a timely manner, and conceive effective solutions.
• Strong critical thinking skills and business-orientation.
- Ability to align business needs with technical specifications.
- Clearly recognizes agencies’ objectives and leverages personal IT expertise, minimizing expenditures and maximizing operational revenues.
Additional Comments Some positions may require fingerprinting.
Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• 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
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
• 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.
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.
Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov
Address
Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1
Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Include the vacancy ID and reference #8719 in the subject. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.