What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technology Architect position at CUSTOM SOFTWARE SYSTEMS?
Job Description
Job Description
Custom Software Systems Inc. (CSS) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Information Technology Architect to join our team and play a pivotal role in designing and implementing cutting-edge IT solutions. This opportunity is ideal for a visionary IT professional with at least ten (10) years of experience in IT systems design and implementation, including five (5) years of leading large-scale projects, and a proven ability to deliver innovative solutions in a dynamic, client-focused environment. If you are passionate about leveraging technology to drive impactful change and thrive in a collaborative setting, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Identify and research new technologies including cloud PaaS, SaaS, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Intelligence (BI), data science and analytics and other Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) products for applicability to SHA business functions.
Develop and expand the use of existing platforms and applications including Oracle and SQL databases, Salesforce, Azure, ESRI, .NET, PowerBuilder, AASHTOware, SharePoint, Microsoft Power Platform.
Provide technology briefings on emerging technology to OIT management, the SHA IT Steering Committee (ITSC), or to other teams as directed by OIT management.
Provide recommendations to OIT management, the SHA IT Steering Committee (ITSC), or other MDOT teams regarding specific technology or COTS product.
Develop detailed short-term and long-term plans for implementation; provide input to the budget process, guidance to staff developing invitations for bids, request for information, requests for proposals and / or TORFP requirements for acquisition and implementation of technology.
Support OIT’s cybersecurity responsibilities including representing SHA on the MDOT Security Working Group (SWG).
Advise and participate in Disaster Recovery Planning and Execution
Advise on and conduct data classification of applications and conducting security related research.
Represent SHA on the MDOT Data Governance Council.
Represent SHA on the Network Architecture Working Group (NAWG).
Participate in the OIT Project Review Committee (PRC) meetings to adopt or reject new IT project requests.
Author, contribute to, or review documents pertaining to future architecture, target architecture for specific projects, and system design for potential projects. This includes the yearly IT master plan.
Other duties as assigned include documentation as directed by the Department.
Required Qualifications
At least ten (10) years of experience planning, designing, building, and implementing IT systems.
At least five (5) years of the required ten (10) years of experience must be in the direct supervision and management of major projects that involve providing professional support services and / or the integration, implementation and transition of large complex system and subsystem architectures.
Must have led or been chief architect in major IT implementation efforts.
Must demonstrate a broad understanding of client IT environmental issues and solutions and be a recognized expert within the IT industry.
Citizenship
- US citizen.
Education
Preferred Qualifications
Five (5) years’ experience as an Information Technology Architect.
Senior level knowledge or experience in enterprise-level modelling and tools (ex.UML).
Demonstrated progression in responsibilities and roles, with experience in designing and implementing complex IT solutions within the Transportation Industry.
PMP certification
CMMI (Capability Maturity Model integration) Practitioner certification
3-5 years’ experience with MS Power Platform, Azure. Synapse, Data Factory, Data Lakes, Data Bricks, Dataverse, ESRI, Cloud computing, etc.
Company Description
Company Background :
Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Custom Software Systems, Inc. (CSS) is a Woman-Owned (WOSB) and HUBZone certified small business. Built on a foundation of trusted client partnerships, CSS has fostered a stakeholder-centric yet disciplined approach to IT solutions development. This ensures our ability to consistently meet or exceed our customers' expectations.
Benefits :
CSS is a very employee oriented company knowing that well trained, professional associates are what make our company great. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes : paid holidays and paid time off; medical insurance that includes vision; dental insurance; company paid long and short-term disability and life insurance; a Simple IRA plan (similar to 401k); parking and commuter reimbursement. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans that benefit the employee, the client and CSS - a win-win-win strategy.
Equal Opportunity Employer :
CSS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CSS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
CSS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CSS employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Company Description
Company Background : Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Custom Software Systems, Inc. (CSS) is a Woman-Owned (WOSB) and HUBZone certified small business. Built on a foundation of trusted client partnerships, CSS has fostered a stakeholder-centric yet disciplined approach to IT solutions development. This ensures our ability to consistently meet or exceed our customers' expectations. Benefits : CSS is a very employee oriented company knowing that well trained, professional associates are what make our company great. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes : paid holidays and paid time off; medical insurance that includes vision; dental insurance; company paid long and short-term disability and life insurance; a Simple IRA plan (similar to 401k); parking and commuter reimbursement. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans that benefit the employee, the client and CSS - a win-win-win strategy. Equal Opportunity Employer : CSS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CSS complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. CSS expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CSS employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.