Information Technology Solutions Architect II
Job Location:
Tucson, AZ - USA
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Job Summary
Applications submitted without both a chronological resume will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration.
This position is based on-site at a City of Tucson facility. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available at this time.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be evaluated and scored based on their relevant education experience and training as outlined in the job bulletin.
The highest-scoring applicants will be invited to participate in a virtual interview via Microsoft Teams.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Virtual interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of September 8 2026 and will be conducted via Microsoft Teams (available as a free download).
Hiring interviews if applicable may be conducted on-site at the City of Tucson Information Technology Department in Tucson Arizona on the week of September 14 2026.
The City of Tucson does not provide visa sponsorship.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
Relocation expenses will not be be provided for this position.
Candidates are responsible for all costs associated with relocating to the Tucson area if applicable.
Candidates who are placed on the Civil Service Eligibility List and receive a contingent offer of employment must successfully complete the following: An extensive background investigation including local state and national criminal history and fingerprint checks.
* The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) certification must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire or prior to the completion of the probationary period and must be maintained throughout employment in this position. Additionally the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Architect certification is strongly encouraged.
Recruiter Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment please contact Liliana Almeraz at or
Position Specific Summary
The Information Technology (IT) Solutions Architect II at the City of Tucsons Information Technology Department is responsible for leading enterprise architecture initiatives and establishing IT standards. This role ensures that technology solutions align with business objectives while minimizing technical debt and operational risk. The position translates complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions by developing roadmaps principles and standards that support the Citys current and future technology vision. The IT Solutions Architect II may lead large-scale architecture efforts mentor other IT architects and provide strategic guidance to stakeholders in making informed technology decisions.
Work is performed under the supervision of the IT Administrator. This position does not supervise.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Shapes and steers Information Technology (IT) architecture direction by aligning enterprise architecture priorities to business strategy value and measurable outcomes ensuring scalability security and efficiency.
- Converts stakeholder needs and strategic objectives into actionable architecture and technology guidance evaluates trade-offs conflicts and risks and advises leadership on how proposed solutions support the desired future operating model.
- Evaluates initiative investments to identify overlapping conflicting or redundant efforts and opportunities for technology consolidation.
- Delivers clear confident communication of complex architectural concepts analysis and design decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ensures that solutions comply with industry standards regulations and security best practices. Enforces and manages standards and governance for IT solutions in the Citys technical environment.
- Leads architecture design and solution delivery for large-scale or enterprise-wide initiatives. Mentors and provides technical guidance to other IT architects and may lead or direct work for junior IT architects.
- Performs other duties as assigned. Stays current on emerging trends and technologies within the architecture domain.
Working Conditions
Mostly office environment.
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Mathematics Business Engineering Operations or relevant applied analytical / sciences field.
Five (5) years of relevant experience in Information Technology Architecture and two (2) additional years working in IT.
View full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands at GradeG113 The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training key skills and internal equity. This position has been designated to require a criminal background City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer. The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive flexible and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being security and future and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical dental vision life disability and FSA coverage surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave paid tuition reimbursement student loan repayment off- and on-the-job training and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at The City of Tucson employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship. The city does not discriminate based on race color religion sex (including sexual orientation gender identity and pregnancy) national origin veteran status age disability genetic testing or any other protected you believe you have been a victim of discrimination you may file a complaint with the City of Tucsons Office of Equal Opportunity Programs U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney Generals Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD). ADA Accessibility Compliant Form The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at . For general Human Resources questions please contact .
Required Experience:
Staff IC
