What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Architect position at KLC Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
KLC Consulting, Inc.
Requirement for : Systems Architect, Advanced - Tallahassee, FL
Contact : Maggie Manning : 850-270-9732, Email : MManning@klcinc.us
Client : Department of Transportation, Office of IT, Barry Building, 3185 S. Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee FL 32399
Due Date : January 20, 2025 by 2pm EST
Project Length : Through March 30, 2025, with possible renewal, based on excellence in work provided, need, and budget availability.
LOCATION : The candidate must reside in Tallahassee, or the surrounding area, and report in office 5-days a week.
SCOPE : The Florida Department of Transportation, Office of Information Technology (OIT), is in search of a Cloud and Systems Architect to play a key role in assisting the OIT in the oversight, management, and execution of cloud services and platforms to support FDOT’s infrastructure, applications, data, and other business needs.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Design, upgrade, administer, test, and modify the virtual desktop infrastructure environment
2. Assist in ongoing modernization and migration efforts for applications, data, and infrastructure
3. Oversight and management of Microsoft 365 environments
4. Oversight and management of other Microsoft platforms and / or environments
5. Oversight and management of identity platforms
6. Oversight and management of a multi-cloud environment
7. Architect, design, facilitate, lead, coordinate, and direct technology initiatives on multiple fronts across a variety of disparate areas within the organization. This could include Infrastructure administration, application development, data management & analytics, cybersecurity, external hosting, identity and access management, infrastructure, network, security hardening, privacy, and compliance.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES / TASKS
The activities this candidate will be tasked with include, but are not limited to, the following :
1. Build and manage relationships in a matrixed environment.
2. Recommend and assist with the building and hosting of complex application solutions.
3. Understand, deploy, and manage Microsoft Azure and / or other cloud services.
4. Understand, deploy, and manage Microsoft Power Platform.
5. Find opportunities to refactor solutions to obtain better performance, cost, and efficiency.
6. Enhance FDOT’s infrastructure, application, and system monitoring solutions to prioritize system uptime.
7. Review, advise, and design based on risks, costs, benefits, and impact on the enterprise business process and goals.
8. Automate processes wherever possible.
9. Create and manage Azure DevOps projects, git repositories, and pipelines.
10. Oversee and configure Azure DevOps organizational settings.
11. Troubleshoot issues brought forth by developers and other architects.
12. Present to your peers on findings of new technologies, enterprise-wide issues, and enhancements you have made to better the FDOT mission.
INSTRUCTIONS TO SUBMIT RESUME
1. Resume - resume and any supporting documents, requested (i.e. skills matrix, recommendations, etc.) The candidate’s experience must provide 3 professional references.
2. Skills and References Matrix (Found Below)
3. Exhibit E - Resume Acknowledgement Form – Must submit a signed
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CANDIDATE
EDUCATION
Degree / Date of Graduation
University / School
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or another related field OR 4 years of experience can substitute for education
EXPERIENCE
Years of Experience
Year Skill Last Used
Skill Level
See Below)
2 – 3 years of strong professional experience as a Microsoft Azure cloud systems architect is required.
2 – 3 years of experience with other cloud providers, such as AWS or GCP is highly desired .
5 - 8 years of professional experience in information systems engineering or another related field is required.
5 years of professional experience supporting middleware such as API Management, IT Service Automation tools, and batch job services is highly desired.
2 - 3 years of professional experience in the administration of Microsoft software is highly desired .
2 - 3 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture is required .
JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs) :
Years of Experience
Year Skill Last Used
Skill Level
See Below)
1. Strong analytical skills to determine an organization's needs, develop strategies to meet those needs, and evaluate effectiveness.
2. Ability to categorize work, set priorities, and determine short and / or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them.
3. Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose problems effectively regardless of technology platform.
4. Ability to document and automate administrative tasks to reduce manual work
5. Able to easily convey knowledge to others.
6. Proficiency in working in a fast-paced, complex, and dynamic business environment.
7. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Azure Services.
8. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Server products.
9. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform.
10. In-depth knowledge of Linux (Redhat and Ubuntu).
11. Strong grasp of IT infrastructure and application development technology and architectures.
12. Strong grasp of Linux administration, including Linux patching.
13. Knowledge of assessment and analytical processes and practices.
14. Skill in strategic planning.
15. Skill in researching, compiling, and analyzing data to report findings and develop improvement solutions.
16. Skill in system administration and hosting across a wide range of solutions.
17. Ability to research, identify, and implement innovative solutions.
18. Ability to communicate effectively; both verbally and written.
19. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
20. Ability to work independently and as a team.
