Solution Architect (Hybrid Work Schedule)
Solution Architect (Hybrid Work Schedule)
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Job Description
Title: Solution Architect (Hybrid Work Schedule)
State Role Title:Salary Non-Specified
Hiring Range: $135000 - $145000
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia Retirement System
Location:Virginia Retirement System
Agency Website: Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Retirement System is seeking a talented Solutions Architect to join our team. This role involves maintaining and administering the M365 platform and its associated applications. Overseeing the full lifecycle solution development implementation and maintenance using Microsoft 365 applications Power Platform SharePoint Azure and Copilot technologies. The Solution Architect works collaboratively with business users fellow team members managed services provider and IT Security and Infrastructure team members in maintaining and supporting M365 platform and its components.
Architects designs develops and maintains applications using the Power Platform SharePoint online M365 Copilot and Azure services to automate and upgrade enterprise business processes.
Designs scalable and robust application architectures that meet business requirements.
Utilizes Dataverse for data management storage and integration across various applications and services.
Develops and maintains best practices principles and standards for M365 platform and applications.
Collaborates with stakeholders to gather requirements translate them into technical specifications.
Creates and maintains comprehensive technical documentation including design specifications user manuals and operational procedures.
Develops and maintains M365 governance documentation.
Manages M365 security compliance and governance. Ensures M365 platform settings and polices align with VRS Security Policies Microsoft best practices VITA Sec 530 and NITS 800-53 standards.
Integrates M365 solutions with other enterprise systems and applications.
Remains current on updates and new releases for M365 and related products and ensures compliance with license agreements.
Designs and develops AI agents and bots and other relevant services.
Develops and maintains enterprise dashboards and reports using Power BI.
Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues related to M365 platform and related products.
Provides technical support and mentorship to team members and colleagues.
Performs other assigned duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in information systems computer science or a closely related field.
Five (5) years experience in architecting designing and developing solutions using Power Platform Azure Machine Learning or Copilot technologies.
Additional Considerations
- Working knowledge in Power Automate and SharePoint Online
- Strong understanding of M365 security compliance and governance.
- Working knowledge of DevOps practices and tools such as Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with Software Development Methodologies - Waterfall Agile (Scrum) and hybrid approaches.
Demonstrated expertise and working knowledge in Power Automate SharePoint Online Teams Copilot Dataverse and Azure. Strong knowledge of AI and machine learning frameworks and technologies. Expertise in Dataverse for data management and integration. Strong understanding of M365 security compliance and governance. Experience with Azure services including Azure Functions Azure Logic Apps and Azure SQL Database. Working knowledge of DevOps practices and tools such as Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g. Git ). Experience with Software Development Methodologies - Waterfall Agile (Scrum) and hybrid approaches.
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.
VRS is unable to provide sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
The current hybrid schedule for technology employees is 3 days onsite (Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday) and 2 days remote (Monday and Friday). All employees must be able to work the current hybrid schedule and report to the office as needed on designated remote days.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
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
