Solution Architect, #W2502 (Repost)
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Title: Solution Architect #W2502 (Repost)
State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III
Hiring Range: $125000 - $150000 per year (salary commensurate with experience)
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Department of Social Services
Location:DSS HOME OFFICE
Agency Website: Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
At the Virginia Department of Social Services we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices ideas and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement we commit ourselves to listening learning and cultivating environments of trust respect and positive engagement. Together we are mission-driven eager to achieve and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve.
We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety independence and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies along with faith-based and non-profit organizations to promote the well-being of children adults and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1650 (state) and 12200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System who ensure that thousands of Virginias most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them.
Solution Architect is responsible for program management for implementation of architecture solutions that extract and maximize business value from IT Investments and provides innovative approaches required to deliver efficient and effective application frameworks that are fundamental to business success technical and engineering best practices. Additionally recommends process and tooling that enables application workflows and streamlining application presentations layers into dynamic and active application solutions.
Solution Architect will provide direct support to IT architecture governance engineering security and operations services for the Technology Services Division Department of Social Services.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience related to the duties of the position in the areas of Computer Architecture Application Architecture Infrastructure & Data Management and information systems.
KSAs and/or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:
Technical and Functional Expertise:
Experience in the program management of developing architectures and designing large scale enterprise-wide applications.
Experience in enabling and modernizing information technology for future business transformation and process improvements.
Broad architectural exposure across OS (Windows UNIX) Database (Oracle DB2 SQL Server) Master Data Management Data Warehouse ETL Application Server (J2EE .NET) Infrastructure as a Service and Low Code No Code technologies.
Interpersonal Communication: Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to managers end users developers and technical staff.
Leadership: Lead technology projects from initiation to closure with support from senior managers. Capable of supporting applications and systems while leading or mentoring developers and analysts in the use of process and tooling. Apply project management fundamentals to structure projects for success by managing scope quality risks issues vendors teams and stakeholder relationships.
Personal Effectiveness:
Skilled in leading work efforts assigning tasks and balancing priorities of assigned workloads.
Focus on structuring managing and implementing complex technical solutions requiring deep business expertise process optimization and business operations knowledge to achieve significant and measurable business value.
Contribute to practice growth and a customer service mindset.
Additional Considerations
Experience as a program manager for technical implementations involving computer storage and networking platforms in cloud or data center.
Experience working with diverse cross-functional teams composed of both technical and non-technical members.
Experience providing programmatic direction for design development and validation for cloud platforms (e.g. Salesforce Azure AWS).
Experience identifying design and architectural discrepancies and deficiencies and propose mitigations.
Strong understanding and exposure of NIST 800-53 Controls and relationship with SEC530 controls.
Strong understanding and exposure to architectures used for delivering services in a human services agency.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.
VDSS will record information from each new employees Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
To be considered for this position you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line Virginia Jobs (PageUp) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional considerations as stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.
In addition to a rewarding work experience VDSS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits pre-tax spending accounts state funded Short and Long Term Disability paid holidays vacation tuition assistance free wellness programs and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching Employee Benefits.
The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.
VDSS does not provide sponsorship.
This position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability hours and duration will be in accordance with the Commonwealths Teleworking policy.
VDSS is an official certified state agency that values the service and experience of our Veterans. As such Veterans are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants if requested during the application and/or interview process.
If you have been affected by Policy 1.30 Layoff as a state employee and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Card (Blue Card) you must submit this document through the Virginia Jobs (PageUp) employment site when you apply.
Contact Information
Name: VDSS Division of Human Resources
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
