CTO Architect

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Austin, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents.
Selected candidate must be willing to work onsite from an HHS office located in Austin, Texas.

The CTO Architect is responsible for setting the technical direction for the agency, implementing technical governance, providing technical leadership across the agency, and representing the agency in a technology capacity.

Requirements

• Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor of Administration (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field is required. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• 5+ years of IT experience within Global IT environments including cloud and third-party outsourced components.
• Knowledge of architecture frameworks
• Knowledge of NIST cybersecurity framework
• Knowledge of networking architectures and principles
• Knowledge of databases, including SQL and NoSQL data stores, e.g. Postgres.
• Knowledge of scripting, such as PowerShell, Python, or Perl
• Knowledge of cloud delivery models: PaaS, SaaS, IaaS.
• Knowledge of automation of CI/CD and DevOps environment.
• Knowledge of agile (scrum) methodology and scrum ceremonies.
• Knowledge of open-source technology, software development and systems engineering.
• Knowledge of cloud-based services for AWS, Microsoft Azure or GCP.
• Knowledge of OpenStack, Linux/UNIX, Rackspace, Docker, etc.
• Knowledge of declarative languages (e.g., yaml, json, etc.).
• Skill in architecting services, including APIs and Web Services.
• Skill in systems design, programming, implementation and integration of complex distributed IT solutions (e.g. cloud, distributed systems or high-performance computing experience).
• Skill in architecting modern web applications using one or more of the following: Node, Python, Java, Spring, Spring Boot, RDBMS.
• Skill in cloud-based AI services
• Ability to be adaptable and learn quickly.
• Ability to deliver work within defined schedules, cost and quality.
• Ability to coordinate multiple assignments, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate with a high level of effectiveness both verbally and in written formats.
• Ability to build consensus across disparate parts of the organization.
• Ability to adapt and learn quickly.
• Ability to lead and provide direction to team members.
• Ability to lead the creation of best practices and procedures.
• TOGAF Certification

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience architecting, engineering, supporting or developing enterprise IT solutions in hosted and cloud environment.
• 2+ years of experience as an Architect.
• Hands on experience and current skills in two or more areas: System Engineering, DevOps, Security, Networking, Application Development, Data Intelligence, Infrastructure Services, or Database. Experience with Agile, ITIL and TOGAF frameworks.
• Experience with at least three of the following domains: cloud, analytics, data management, infrastructure, access channels, security, applications, software engineering, networking, or systems integration preferred.
• Experience with wireless communications, network security, voice and data networking systems

Responsibilities

• Leads agency initiatives to set the technology direction.
• Leads the implementation of technology governance within the agency and across the vendor community.
• Represents the IT division and agency as a technology leader.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
• defined benefit pension plan
• generous time off benefits
• numerous opportunities for career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level