Reference #: 4664593
THE POSITION
Are you an innovative and ambitious professional who possesses exceptional leadership qualities and a strong background involving information technology (IT)? The Office of Administration, Bureau of Enterprise Shared Technology Services, is eager to welcome a team-oriented Information Technology Executive 4 to take on the role of Solutions Architect. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining the technology solutions architecture, including the target infrastructure architecture, solution delivery, solution transition, and technical disaster recovery for the Commonwealth. Drive your career forward while providing valuable, specialized IT services within the great state of Pennsylvania!DESCRIPTION OF WORKAs a Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for establishing strategic direction, driving solutions architecture, and coordinating disaster recovery planning using strategic matrixed technical teams. This involves providing leadership on emerging technology standards in disaster recovery and resilience, enterprise architecture models, cloud services, and various technical disciplines such as Software-Defined Data Center, Virtualization, Network, Storage, Mobile, and Legacy platforms. You will also develop and maintain the enterprise Technical Reference Model/Infrastructure Reference Model, in addition to technical disaster recovery architecture, plans, procedures, and governance. The Solutions Architect works closely with key stakeholders to develop and sustain a comprehensive view of the Commonwealth's technical capabilities, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business needs.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Nine years of professional information technology experience that includes three years in a managerial capacity and a bachelor's degree; or
Thirteen years of professional information technology experience that includes three years in a managerial capacity; or
An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes three years in a managerial capacity.Additional Requirements:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements:
The selected candidate for this position must undergo a fingerprint-based records check to be in compliance with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS).
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting losing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.