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Data Systems Administrator Enterprise Architecture

Illinois Secretary Of State

Job Location:

Springfield, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: m 7917 - 15167

Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary



Office of the Illinois Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias

Job Title:Data Systems Administrator Enterprise Architecture
Division: IT Business Services Office
Union:N/A
Location:501 S 2^nd St Springfield IL Sangamon County
Salary:Range $7917 to $15167 monthly commensurate with experience
Benefits: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the Office of the Secretary of State will not complete certification and/or sponsorship requests.

Overview:

This position serves as Enterprise Architectand will lead the development of a new EA practice aligned to the IT4IT Reference Architectureand ServiceNow platform architecture ensuring that business capabilities processes data applications and integrations are standardized governed and optimized; partners with Technology Office Information Security (CISO) Administrative Operations and Facilities Operations Center to drive enterprise-wide coherence in solution design and service delivery; responsible for building and maturing the EA practice and shaping domain architectures (Business Data Solution Integration).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Enterprise Architecture Strategy (IT4ITAligned)-Establish and maintain the EA framework consistent with IT4IT value streams; Define principles policies capability maps and target architectures; Map current and future-state enterprise architecture.
ServiceNow Platform Architecture & Governance-Lead architecture standards across ITSM ITOM ITBM CMDB CSDM and workflows; Define platform guardrails data models integrations and governance; Improve CMDB accuracy and service mapping maturity.
Business & Capability Architecture-Model business capabilities value streams and customer journeys; Align business capabilities to technology and ServiceNow service structures; Identify opportunities for standardization automation and shared services.
Data & Integration Architecture-Define enterprise data architecture data domains and master data strategy; Establish integration patterns (API-first event-driven ETL/ELT etc.); Partner with CISO and Technology Office on secure compliant data flows.
Solution Architecture & Technical Governance-Chair the Architecture Review Board (ARB); Approve solution designs reference architectures and technology standards; Evaluate vendor proposals and ensure alignment with IT4IT and ServiceNow.
Portfolio Alignment & Roadmapping-Develop multiyear roadmaps and transition architectures; Support investment planning dependency mapping and cost optimization; Influence procurement and project prioritization.
EA Practice Enablement & Coaching- Build and mature EA capabilities across Business Data Solution and Integration Architecture; Maintain EA repository models and architectural knowledge base; Mentor domain architects analysts and engineering leads.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years college preferably with courses in computer science management information systems mathematics or statistics supplemented by a masters degree in computer science or a related field and two years of managerial experience in a computer-based management information system.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Requires thorough knowledge of management information system database administration systems analysis and computer communication systems.
Requires thorough knowledge of the principles of organization management and administration.
Requires extensive knowledge of research and statistical procedures program budgeting and systems modeling.
Requires ability to implement program evaluations or system assurance.
Requires ability to anticipate and resolve managerial problems.
Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois drivers license as required by individual positions within the class.
Requires a valid Illinois Drivers License.
Requires the ability to lift carry and push/pull up to 50lbs.

Application Process:

Please visit apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ) or Springfield ).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation age marital or veteran status or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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