Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleCloud Architect 1 (Project Coordinator)

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary GradeNS

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

Salary RangeFrom $93530 to $117875 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Swan Street Building, Core 4

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12220

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Eight (8) years of broad information technology (IT) experience, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of software coding and programming languages.

At least four (4) years of which must be specialized experience in designing, executing, and supporting IT cloud solutions.


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:

Bachelor’s degree substitutes for 4 years of experience.

Master’s degree substitutes for an additional 1 year of experience.

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:

Arcitura Certified Cloud Architect

Associate AWS Certified Developer

AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional)

Google Professional Cloud (GPC) Architect

IBM Certified Solution Architect

Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect (Expert)

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.

Effective written and verbal communication skills to properly articulate complicated cloud reports to management and other IT development partners.


Please note:

Appointment to this position and continued employment with the agency is contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining New York State residency within six months of hiring.

Appointment to this position is not final until all agency approvals have been granted.

Duties Description 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 Cloud Architect 2, the Cloud Architect 1 (CA1) will be responsible for providing senior technical leadership within the cloud architecture project lifecycle, making decisions regarding the selection and utilization of software tools and platforms. The position will develop and implement integration standards and strategies within the scope of cloud management software development. This position will have no supervisory responsibility.


Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Create and organize cloud-based applications that help NYS agencies satisfy their communication, data storage, security, and networking needs.

Collaborate with IT security to secure company data in the cloud and fix any possible issues.

Optimize cloud-based applications to ensure that they continue to meet NYS’ needs as they evolve, maintaining the security, scalability, and high availability of the cloud environment.

Communicate with NYS agency management and fellow IT team members.

Report on the efficiency of specific cloud-based applications to IT team leaders, executives, and NYS agency representatives.

Troubleshoot any issues with specific cloud-based applications, or issues that NYS agencies might have when implementing applications with their existing networks, responding to NYS agency representatives in a professional and timely manner.

Offer guidance in infrastructure movement techniques including bulk application transfers into the cloud.

Manage relationships with cloud service providers.

Ensure appropriate levels of user access for NYS agency employees.

Evaluate performance metrics for all active cloud-based applications, hardware, and software.

Additional Comments Fingerprinting and background check are required for employment with ITS.

This position will be located in either Albany, NY or New York City.

Salary Commensurate with experience
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 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

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Michael Penticuff

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Information Technology Services

Swan Street Building, Core 4

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

 

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please submit a cover letter and resume. Please indicate that you are applying for the Cloud Architect 1 (Project Coordinator) #00500588 in the subject of your email.

Your Social Security Number may be required to confirm your eligibility.