What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT ARCHITECT – INFRASTRUCTURE position at City of Houston, TX?
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Job Classification: IT ARCHITECT – INFRASTRUCTURE
Posting Number: 35731
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
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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.
- You must be eligible to validate contract work experience.
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
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION – NO
SALARY INFORMATION
PAY GRADE: 33
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-0450.
If you need special services or accommodation, call (832) 393-0450. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
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
901 Bagby St
Houston, Texas, 77002