IT Architect
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About Indiana Office of Technology: The Indiana Office of Technology provides cost-effective, secure, consistent, reliable enterprise-technology services to our partner agencies so that they can better serve our mutual customer, the Hoosier taxpayer. IOT will also act as the technology and solution enabler for the State, helping its partner agencies achieve business objectives and innovation.
Role Overview:
This role is on IOT's Solution Architecture (SA) team. The SA team uses an equal understanding of business and technical requirements to take concepts and make them a reality. We partner with agencies on projects to create and implement solutions for new technologies and system migrations involving IOT's on-premise infrastructure based on guidance from IOT's Business Relationship Management and Enterprise Architecture teams.
To be successful on the Solution Architecture team, you must demonstrate the following core skills:
- You must possess comprehensive communication capabilities.
- You must have a passion for your work and the work of your team.
- You must be open-minded and flexible but work within and support the framework of the environment you are working in.
Additionally, candidates should also consider the following:
- Ideal candidates have multiple years of experience as an IT or Solution Architect as well as a seasoned background from multiple technology areas that include Information Technology, Information Security, Application Development, and/or similar fields.
- Ideal candidates should have experience with TOGAF or equivalent frameworks and understand the process of implementing best practices in a practical fashion.
- The position may require a hands-on approach at times, requiring a comprehensive, broad understanding of many enterprise technologies and how they apply across all layers.
- Candidates must be proficient with reading/modifying/creating diagrams using Microsoft Visio, Excel documents with complex formulas, and other common Office 365 suite products.
- The team's involvement in projects means that there will occasionally be an investment of time outside of standard business hours.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $93,002.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
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A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Develops strategy of information technology system and the design infrastructure necessary to support that strategy;
- Serves as a subject matter expert for project requirements, IT architectural framework, methods, and tools;
- Assesses possible project challenges on constraints including risks, time, resources and scope;
- Participates in risk analysis and threat mitigation activities;
- Sets standards for the information technology database structure for the organization (SQL, Oracle, Sybase, etc.);
- Creates and enhances methods and practices for architecture strategy development, communication, and visualization;
- Mentors, coaches, and provides other leadership for IT resources and communities of interest across the enterprise;
- Advises on selection of technological purchases with regards to processing, data storage, data access, and applications development;
- Provides architectural leadership, guidance, and support for the broader architecture community;
- May provide input to policy level direction regarding standards and budget constraints;
- May advise chief executive officers and their deputies on the need and impact of future projects, with emphasis on balancing technological priorities with budget constraints;
- May participate in revenues and expenses within department and responsible for meeting budget goals and objectives.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What You'll Need for Success:
The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either:
- a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience, or
- an Associate’s degree with 4-5+ years of experience,
- or at least 7-8+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.
- Thorough knowledge of computer hardware/software capabilities and configurations;
- Knowledge of information technology policies, standards, procedures, and techniques used in the development of enterprise architecture and/or client/server network architecture;
- Knowledge of documenting and communicating strategy, policy, and standard operating procedures;
- Extensive knowledge of business drivers, technology strategy and software architecture goals to develop and deliver clear, comprehensive data, technical and product architectures;
- Ability to formulate sound recommendations, make appropriate decisions, and initiate corrective actions on multiple projects with competing deadlines while considering potential impact on agency/division/or state;
- Ability to identify and articulate the potential technological and budget impact of decisions on the current or emerging information technology mission;
- Ability to effectively prioritize projects and functions from a wide portfolio of technologies;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders;
- Ability to collaborate between business units, architecture, operations, and security on the development and implementation of operational and compliance standards as well as meeting relevant regulatory requirements;
- Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow;
- Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets;
- Broad knowledge of current and emerging information technologies;
- Ability to research and document findings;
- Strong understanding of best practices regarding system security measures;
- Excellent communication skills;
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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