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City of Philadelphia · 14 hours ago

IT Director of Infrastructure

positionPhiladelphia, PA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$120K/yr - $149K/yr
date7+ years exp

The City of Philadelphia's Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is seeking an IT Director of Infrastructure to lead enterprise and solution architecture functions. This role involves managing a team of architects, aligning architectural roadmaps with business strategies, and overseeing the integration of new technologies into the city's IT landscape.

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Responsibilities

Establish and enforce architectural principles, standards, and governance to ensure consistency and interoperability across the enterprise
Take a holistic view of the organization, considering how different projects and systems interact and contribute to the overall architecture
Create and maintain comprehensive enterprise architecture models, encompassing business, data, application, and technology domains
Develop and maintain technology roadmaps to guide the evolution of the IT landscape to meet future business requirements
Evaluate and recommend technologies and oversee their integration into the overall enterprise architecture
Consider factors such as reliability, scalability, flexibility, and security in architecture decisions to ensure the long-term success of the City
Oversee daily activities of the Enterprise & Solution Architects and related staff
Provide direction and supervision to a cloud support team
Direct the day-to-day operations for areas within their purview, including creating and managing strategies, plans, policies, and procedures
Evaluate new technologies and tools to determine their suitability for integration into the product and enterprise-wide architecture
Identify and mitigate potential risks related to technology solutions, ensuring security, compliance, and scalability
Manage risks associated with technology decisions, considering factors like compliance, security, and long-term sustainability
Collaborate with IT Security & Governance to ensure compliance and approved pathways to production for all domain initiatives
Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources while maintaining a high level of quality in deliverables
Train, coach, and mentor employees under their supervision
Participate in or lead hiring processes, as needed
Collaborate with leaders from various departments to understand business needs and ensure IT initiatives support organizational objectives
Provide guidance to product, solution architects, and development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural principles and best practices

Qualification

Architecture modeling toolsDisaster Recovery PlanningCloud environments (AWS/Azure)Monitoring software toolsData Center designMicrosoft products knowledgeAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsAdaptability

Required

A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience is required
Candidates must have 7+ years of experience in software development, architecture, and design with a proven track record of successful project delivery
Proficiency in architecture modeling tools and languages
Strong knowledge of relevant technologies, frameworks, and design patterns
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex architectural challenges
Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and business needs
Strong knowledge of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning best practices
Strong knowledge of Microsoft product stake

Preferred

Security and HIPAA compliance in networked solution(s)
Experience with monitoring and alerting software tools and systems, such as SolarWinds, What's Up Gold, and PagerDuty
Understanding of AWS/Azure Virtual and Cloud environments
Data Center design, maintenance and Support
Knowledge of common Hypervisor technologies (VMware, Azure Local, Nutanix)

Benefits

We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer : 25% tuition discount program for City employees (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available

Company

City of Philadelphia

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Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States.
dateFounded in 1682
location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.phila.gov/

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