it architect - Houston, United States - The City of Houston

The City of Houston Houston, United States

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IT ARCHITECT – INFRASTRUCTURE

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IT ARCHITECT – INFRASTRUCTURE

Salary

$98, $137,656.00 Annually

Location

611 Walker Street

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

33856

Department

Houston Information Technology Services

Division

HITS -
ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES (EIS)

Opening Date

05/01/2024

Closing Date

5/31/2024 11:00 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from:

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Job Classification:
IT ARCHITECT – INFRASTRUCTURE

Posting Number: 33856

Department:

HOUSTON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Division:

ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
Reporting Location: 611 WALKER, 9th FLOOR.

Workdays & Hours:
MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM* *Subject to Change

HOUSTON IT SERVICES STRATEGY
The HITS Department mission is to provide solutions that serve, protect, and enlighten our citizens.

Our vision is that HITS will be a catalyst for the transformation of Houston into a digital city for all.

Our Strategic Priorities include:
Engage citizens through connected mobile and digital experiences to increase satisfaction and participation.

Inspire and empower employees to do their best work by aligning their skills to the strategy and leveraging the power of mobility and collaboration.

Optimize government operations to ensure security, reliability, cost, and operating efficiencies.

Transform services to better utilize data to produce actionable analysis, better decision making, and transparency to citizens.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented IT Architect – Infrastructure, that will play a key role in designing, implementing and ensuring the reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of our IT infrastructure.

Responsible for the design, installation, administration, and optimization of the company servers, e.g., Windows, UNIX, LINUX, and related components to achieve high performance of the various business applications.

Ensures the availability of client/server applications, configures all new implementations, and develops processes/procedures for ongoing management of the server environment.

Handles access issues and assists in overseeing the physical security, integrity, and safety of the data center/server farm.

Skills and Competencies:
Proficient in architecting Microsoft Active Directory and Office 365 solutions.

Strong expertise in architecting IP Services administration (DNS, DHCP, IPAM).

Experience with architecting Azure cloud services, infrastructure, and cost management.

Knowledge of architecting ADFS solutions and federated identity management.

Familiarity with architecting Certificate Authority infrastructure and digital certificate management.

In-depth understanding of architecting email delivery systems and SMTP relay.

Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.

Skill in verbal and written skills with ability to communicate effectively with peers and executive leadership.

Skill in leadership and teamwork skills, including facilitating change, driving operational excellence, and striving for continuous improvement as a team.

Ability to interact with department executives to drive business value.

Ability to understand and explain technical or complex subject matter in business terms.

Ability to work well with others in a dynamic environment.

Ability to communicate clearly, negotiate, listen, mitigate conflict, build alliances, and achieve desired results using strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.

Ability to lead and manage under conditions of ambiguity and uncertainty.

Proven organizational skills in working across organizational boundaries and reporting lines.

Ability to develop IT roadmap.

Level:
An architect is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience

Responsibilities typically include:
Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager.

Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals.

Problems faced are difficult and often complex.

WORKING CONDITIONS
There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions. May occasionally require work in outdoor environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or a closely related field.

Holds multiple system-specific technical certifications; recognized as having mastery of a particular technical discipline.

A Master's degree in Computer Science or Management and Information Systems or closely related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the experience requirement.

EXPERIENCE
At least ten (10) years of specialized experience in an IT infrastructure system.

LICENSE
None

PREFERENCES
*Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

Preferences shall also be given to those with the following:

Microsoft 365 working knowledge

MS Azure implementation

VMware implementation

HX Cisco Server/Nodes

Active Directory

SCCM

SCOM
Infoblox

Domain Controllers

Veeam Backups

Storage and hardware knowledge

GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION – NO

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE:
33

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period.

Applications must be submitted online at:
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call

If you need special services or accommodation, call TTY If you need login assistance or technical support call

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of the information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.

Benefits include:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellness
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Retirement pension
457 deferred compensation plan
Employee Assistance Program
10 days of vacation each year
11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
Flexible schedules
Professional development opportunities
Transportation/parking plan
Section 125 pretax deductions
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

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01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

Yes

No

02

Which best describes your education?

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or Beyond

None of the Above

03

Which are of concentration did you obtain your degree?

Information Technology

Computer Science

Management and Information Systems (MIS)

Engineering

Business Administration

My degree concentration is not listed

I have no degree

04

How many years of experience do you have supporting IT Infrastructure in an Enterprise IT environment?

Less than 8 years of experience

8 years of experience

9 years of experience

10 years of experience

11 years of experience

12 or more years of experience

I have no experience supporting IT Infrastructure of a department or Enterprise IT environment.

05

How many years of experience do you have in architecting, developing and implementing a Compute Server/Storage strategy, including in selecting products that support the strategy / plan.

Less than 8 years of experience

8 years of experience

9 years of experience

10 years of experience

11 years of experience

12 years of experience

13 or more years of experience

I have no of experience in architecting, developing and implementing a Compute Server/Storage strategy, including in selecting products that support the strategy / plan.

06

How many years of experience do you have working with Microsoft 0365, VMware implementation,
SCCM/
SCOM, MS Azure, HX Cisco Server/Nodes, & Storage (NetApp) knowledge?

Less than 8 years of experience

8 years of experience

9 years of experience

10 years of experience

11 years of experience

12 or more years of experience

I don't have any experience.

07

Please provide a list of all valid certifications you currently hold and their validity date(s) ("See Resume" will delay review of your application)

08

How many years of expertise in architecting IP Services administration (DNS, DHCP, IPAM).

Less than 8 years of experience

8 years of experience

9 years of experience

10 or more years of experience

I have no of experience

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