Expert IT Specialist

Diverse Agile Solutions•Albany, NY

About The Position

Diverse Agile Solutions is seeking an experienced Expert IT Specialist to serve as Lead Solution Architect for the DOT Transportation Safety Management and Operations (TSMO) Technology Program. The role defines the strategic vision and technical blueprint for aligning Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) systems with business strategy. It designs and oversees secure, resilient, integrated technology solutions for transportation management and operations, including traffic control, public transit, logistics, and infrastructure monitoring. The position leads architecture development, technology evaluation, IT/OT integration, cybersecurity design, and solution validation. It provides technical direction to project teams and collaborates with business stakeholders, operational teams, IT professionals, OT engineers, cybersecurity experts, and vendors. The role also produces architectural documentation and ensures solutions comply with relevant standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements while accommodating future technology and operational needs.

Requirements

84+ months of experience providing guidance to large teams and/or extensive industry experience, and recognition as an expert at the top of the field.

Nice To Haves

84 months of experience in IT, systems engineering, and operational technology, specifically in an architect or lead systems engineer role.
84 months of experience with IT/OT convergence, integrating OT systems such as traffic signals with modern IT systems such as cloud databases, data lakes, and enterprise analytics.
72 months of experience designing secure architectures that isolate sensitive OT control networks from corporate IT networks.
72 months of experience designing and implementing hybrid cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or private cloud) that ingest large volumes of real-time data.
60 months of experience with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) devices, including Dynamic Message Signs (DMS), CCTV cameras, Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS), and vehicle detection systems (radar, microwave, and loop detectors).
48 months of experience managing teams of solution architects, data architects, and/or business or systems analysts.
48 months of experience evaluating, selecting, and managing hardware and software vendors to ensure adherence to federal and/or state policies and standards.

Responsibilities

Develop high-level and detailed architectures for converged IT/OT transportation systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, security, and interoperability.
Research, evaluate, and recommend technologies, platforms, and solutions for transportation IT/OT convergence.
Define integration strategies for disparate IT and OT systems, including data flows, communication protocols, and security mechanisms.
Embed cybersecurity principles into architecture, including network segmentation, access control, and threat detection.
Design solutions that optimize transportation performance and operational efficiency through effective data use and system integration.
Collaborate with business stakeholders, operational teams, IT professionals, OT engineers, cybersecurity experts, and vendors to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams throughout solution development and implementation.
Lead proofs of concept (PoCs) and prototypes to validate architectures and explore innovative solutions.
Create comprehensive architectural documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and design rationales.
Ensure designs adhere to applicable industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements for transportation and critical infrastructure.
Design adaptable solutions that support future technology and evolving operational needs.