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Agency Information Technology Services, Office of

Title Project Coordinator (Cloud Architect 2) - Ref # 8720

Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $103784 to $127830 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address ESP Corning Tower, Flr 21

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12204

Duties Description Under the direction of the Cloud Architect 3, the Cloud Architect 2 (CA2) will be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of cloud management technical solutions that meet business needs while adhering to all policies and standards. The position will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, architect solutions, and ensure successful delivery directly supervising a team of Cloud Architect 1’s. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: • Design end-to-end cloud management technical solutions that address business requirements and align with cloud management architecture principles and standards. Develop solution architectures, technical specifications, and system designs. • Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams throughout the solution development lifecycle. Collaborate with cloud architects, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with architectural best practices. • Work closely with user experience, business analysts, and business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements. Translate business requirements into cloud management technical solutions, considering factors such as security, scalability, and high availability of the cloud environment. • Evaluate new and emerging technologies to determine their suitability for inclusion in a cloud management technical solutions catalog. Conduct proof-of-concept evaluations and provide recommendations for cloud management technology adoption. • Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them. Ensure that cloud management solutions adhere to security, compliance, and regulatory requirements. • Engage with stakeholders at all levels to communicate cloud management technical solutions, gather feedback, and address concerns. Present technical proposals and recommendations to executive leadership and other key stakeholders. • Collaborate with cloud architecture project development teams to ensure that technical solutions are implemented according to design specifications. Provide technical oversight and support during the cloud architecture project implementation phase. • Drive continuous improvement in cloud management solution architecture processes and practices. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance cloud management solution quality. • Perform the full range of supervisory duties.

Minimum Qualifications • Nine (9) years of broad information technology (IT) experience, demonstrating a comprehensive undeNine (9) years of broad information technology (IT) experience, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of cloud engineering or other cloud-related specialty and its application within large-scale organizations.• At least five (5) years of which must be specialized experience in cloud-based applications solution architecture, cloud engineering, or a related technical role, and• including two (2) years of supervisory-level experience in cloud architecture, cloud engineering or a related technical field.Education/Experience Substitutions• Earned college degrees in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, mathematics, or a related field of study may substitute for the specified years of broad IT experience as follows:o Bachelor’s degree substitutes for 4 years of experience.o Master’s degree substitutes for an additional 1 year of experience.o Doctoral degree substitutes for an additional 2 years of experience. Preferred qualifications:• Preference for candidates holding relevant cloud architecture certification, including but not limited to:o Arcitura Certified Cloud Architecto AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional)o Google Professional Cloud (GPC) Architecto IBM Certified Solution Architecto Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect (Expert)• Proficiency in several popular programming languages, including but not limited to Java, PHP, Python, Ruby, and JavaScript.• 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.• 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.• Ability to multitask, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritizing workload.• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot multiple complex cloud systems issues, identify the source of problems in a timely manner, and conceive effective solutions.• Strong critical thinking skills and business-orientation.

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 developmentHealth Care Benefits• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional 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.

Name Kayla Boomhower

Telephone 518-474-0025

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building, Core 4, Floor 1

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

Notes on Applying To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume clearly indicating how you qualify. Include the vacancy ID and reference #8720in the subject. Your Social Security number may be required to confirm eligibility.