NYS Office of Information Technology Services · 12 hours ago
Information Technology Architect 1 (Cloud) - SP16NYC
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $121K/yr
6+ years expThe NYS Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) provides operational support for New York State agencies, and they are seeking an Information Technology Architect 1 (Cloud) to provide technical leadership within the cloud architecture project lifecycle. The role involves creating cloud-based applications, collaborating with IT security, optimizing applications, and managing relationships with cloud service providers.
Cyber SecurityGovernmentInformation TechnologyIT Infrastructure
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Create and organize cloud-based applications that help NYS agencies satisfy their communication, data storage, security, and networking needs
Collaborate with IT security to secure company data in the cloud and fix any possible issues
Optimize cloud-based applications to ensure that they continue to meet NY State's needs as they evolve, maintaining the security, scalability, and high availability of the cloud environment
Communicate with NYS agency management and fellow IT team members
Report on the efficiency of specific cloud-based applications to IT team leaders, executives, and NYS agency representatives
Troubleshoot any issues with specific cloud-based applications, or issues that NYS agencies might have when implementing applications with their existing networks, responding to NYS agency representatives in a professional and timely manner
Offer guidance in infrastructure movement techniques including bulk application transfers into the cloud
Manage relationships with cloud service providers
Ensure appropriate levels of user access for NYS agency employees
Evaluate performance metrics for all active cloud-based applications, hardware, and software
Qualification
Required
Six (6) years of broad information technology (IT) experience, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of software coding and programming languages
Four (4) years of specialized experience designing, executing, and supporting information technology cloud solutions
Preferred
Preference for candidates holding relevant cloud architecture certification, including but not limited to: Arcitura Certified Cloud Architect, Associate AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional), Google Professional Cloud (GPC) Architect, IBM Certified Solution Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect (Expert)
Strong technical background with expertise in multiple cloud computing technologies and current computing trends, including but not limited to cloud-based platforms like Azure, AWS, and GCP
Broad understanding of coding and programming languages, including but not limited to Java, PHP, Python, Ruby, and JavaScript
Experience migrating applications and data to the cloud and managing cloud environments
Practical experience with cloud management and monitoring tools, such as AWS CloudWatch and Azure Monitor
Experience with databases, including relational databases (MySQL, Oracle) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra)
Knowledge of various cloud architecture patterns and design principles
Good understanding of software development and DevOps processes
Effective written and verbal communication skills to properly articulate complicated cloud reports to management and other IT development partners
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.
Company
NYS Office of Information Technology Services
New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) is transforming how State government delivers services to New Yorkers and local governments.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gary Moore
CTO, Enterprise ITS - WorkPlace Solutions - Nano Tech
Venkatesh Nattanmai
Deputy Chief Technology Officer - Service Delivery
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