Senior Infrastructure Architect

State of Oregon

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Information Systems Specialist 8 – Senior Infrastructure Architect Oregon Department of Transportation Support Services – Information Systems Branch Enterprise Technical Administration Salem/Hybrid The role: Join ODOT as a Senior Infrastructure Architect and play a key role in shaping our enterprise technology environment. In this senior technical position, you’ll design, implement, and maintain complex systems that span multiple divisions across the agency. You’ll provide expert guidance to IT teams, lead large-scale infrastructure initiatives, and serve as a trusted advisor to management on system architecture and operations. If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in building ODOT’s technology future—apply today! Hybrid remote work options available! Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are times when the work will be required to be performed at the Salem office building. We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions. Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of information systems experience in: managing enterprise-level Microsoft servers and systems, such as Azure cloud services and federation, Always On VPN, and other remote access technologies, as well as installing certificates for secure communications.
OR an associate's degree or higher in computer science, information technology, or a related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND five (5) years of information systems experience in: managing enterprise-level Microsoft servers and systems, such as Azure cloud services and federation, Always On VPN, and other remote access technologies, as well as installing certificates for secure communications.
OR a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field AND three (3) years of information systems experience; managing enterprise-level Microsoft servers and systems, such as Azure cloud services and federation, Always On VPN, and other remote access technologies, as well as installing certificates for secure communications.
OR a master's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field AND one (1) year of information systems experience in: managing enterprise-level Microsoft servers and systems, such as Azure cloud services and federation, Always On VPN, and other remote access technologies, as well as installing certificates for secure communications.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-level strategic system planning, considering issues such as resource utilization, disaster planning, overall system performance and security.
Experience in the highest level of expertise and consultation for intra/internet technology based systems both on prem and cloud based.
Experience in the highest level of support for Mission Critical point-of-sale applications where criticality of the system includes time critical, revenue, regulatory requirements and public safety.

Responsibilities

Effectively resolve system crashes, provide highest level of support for Mission Critical point-of-sale applications for DMV and Motor Carrier where criticality of the system includes time sensitive, business revenue, regulatory requirements and public safety issues.
Provide highest level of support for multiple operating system platforms and internet communications related security.
Identify software/hardware defects and configuration problems, research failures, and contact vendor technical support as necessary.
Effectively recommend appropriate courses of action on issues surrounding data sharing, data storage, resource utilization, fault tolerance and redundancy, usage, security, integrity, compatibility, capacity and change control management.
Conduct business analysis, research, needs assessment, business process modeling, documentation, architecture and program development.
Evaluate and modifies vendor software while interfacing with vendor contacts and management.
Architect, design, and construct new systems using server and internet technology, keeping business needs, security, and ODOT standards current.
Responsible for high-level strategic planning, considering issues such as resource utilization, disaster planning, overall system performance and security.
Research, evaluate, architect and design new technology for use in ODOT's mission critical infrastructure, examples include cloud computing, systems management, remote access, security, firewall, and intra/internet related access and security.