Information Technology Architect 3

State of New York•Albany, NY

32d•$141,442 - $191,427

About The Position

ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis. Some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time. Under the direction of the Chief Technology Officer, the Information Technology Architect 3 will provide strategic leadership within the assigned Office of Information Technology division. The position will directly supervise a team composed of Information Technology Architect 1's and 2's. The Information Technology Architect 3 will improve NYS agencies' efficiencies and organizational structures, leading the division's Data and Enterprise Architecture projects, building new agency IT infrastructures and improving current ones. The position will develop clear strategies and provide direction for how to integrate agencies' current IT programs and applications, increasing productivity and structure in the workplace. The Information Technology Architect 3 (Enterprise) will design, coordinate, and manage NYS' architecture models to help its agencies perform more effectively and enhance their technology processes. The incumbent of this position will make technology decisions, supervise the implementation of designs, and develop high-performance information technology architects. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: Nine (9) years of information technology experience, six (6) years of which must be in a specialty, and three (3) years must be at the supervisory level or one (1) year at the managerial level leading and developing IT architecture programs.
Specialty includes experience as an IT architect in one or more of the following: artificial intelligence, cloud, data, enterprise, business, and solution.
Education/Experience Substitutions: Bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field substitutes for three (3) years of general information technology experience; any bachelor's substitutes for two (2) years of general information technology experience.
Associate degree with 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field may substitute for one (1) year of general information technology experience. Candidates in a bachelor's degree program with at least 15 semester credit hours in computer science or related field may substitute such credits for one (1) year of general information technology experience.
Master's degree or higher in computer science or related field substitutes for one (1) year of general information technology experience.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with an Enterprise Architecture framework such as TOGAF or similar, with a preference for candidates holding relevant certification.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable strategies.
Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring and developing teams of IT professionals.
Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and execution skills.
Proven experience in fostering innovation and driving technological advancement in alignment with business goals.
Experience in collaborating across multiple organizational levels and departments to drive consensus and deliver results.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Serve as the Chair of the NYS ITS Enterprise Architecture Board (EAB), guiding enterprise and solution architects from client agencies of ITS.
Lead the development and management of the Enterprise Architecture program, working with a team dedicated to state-wide initiatives.
Formulate and implement statewide technology policies and standards.
Oversee the creation and enforcement of enterprise architecture standards and procedures.
Operational Excellence: Conduct strategic technology evaluations and manage proof-of-concept projects.
Offer strategic technology guidance to the division and client agencies within ITS.
Collaborate and oversee the ITS enterprise architecture modeling suite, ensuring seamless integration with the ITS Service Management System, as needed.
Governance and Compliance: Oversee subordinate Enterprise Architects' review, assessment, and tracking of technology exception requests. Delegate assignments to the subordinate Enterprise Architects.
Oversee the maintenance of the Enterprise Architecture Manual and the ITS Technology Service Catalog.
Advisory and Support: Analyze plan to procure (PTP) requests, providing assessment, guidance, and recommendations.
Administer the Desktop Software Lifecycle Registry and the Application Inventory.
Support business solution, subordinate Enterprise Architects, and service owners in Business Application Solutions, Infrastructure, and the Shared Platform Services with mentoring and guidance.
Perform the full range of supervisory duties.
Strategic Development: Collaborate across ITS Divisions and Bureaus to maintain and evolve technology roadmaps.
Develop, publish and maintain official division policies, standards and guidelines.
Establish and uphold technology standards that drive consistency in innovation.
Work with operational teams to develop business metrics that support and enhance organizational agility and strategic initiative alignment.

Benefits

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 Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually
Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits
Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional 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