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IT Architect Consultant 1 (2 positions)

State Of Ohio


Job Location:

Columbus, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 2 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our mission is to save lives reduce injuries and economic loss administer Ohios motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Directors Office/Information Technology (Application Development)
Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street Columbus Ohio 43223

PRIMARY TECHNOLOGY: Microsoft  C# SQL
SECONDARY TECHNOLOGY: AWS

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

  • Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!

  • Free Parking!

  • Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!

  • Daycare On-site!

  • Cafeteria On-site!

What youll do as an IT Architect/Consultant 1:

  • Within the Information Technology Office (ITO) assists in developing & updating strategic Information Technology (IT) plans for the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) participates in working groups to author IT plan by discipline or program team &/or leads activities to achieve project tasks or meet deadlines & perform solutions design for assigned discipline or program team.

  • Assists with analysis of the solution designs business case & creates proofs of concepts.

  • Designs & implements modern software solutions leveraging the Microsoft Azure Cloud & Amazon AWS.

  • Regularly monitors & updates cloud applications hardware & software; Develops & organizes cloud systems.

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  • This position is essential meaning the duties this job performs are critical to the continued operations of the Ohio Department of Public Safety during a public safety emergency (OAC 123:& DAS Directive HR-D-11). Whoever fills this position will be required to report for duty during any public safety emergency.

Background Check Information:

  • A background check including BCI and FBI fingerprint check may be required on all selected applicants

  • A comparative analysis and/or drug test may be a requirement of the hiring process

To request a disability accommodation please email as soon as possible or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Education: Core undergraduate program in Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent work experience.

AND Experience: Minimum 4 years combined work experience in any combination of the following: assisting with development and updates to the strategic Information Technology plan participating in work groups to author Information Technology plan by discipline/program team and/or leading activities to achieve project tasks/meet deadlines and performing solutions design for assigned discipline/program team (e.g. software development infrastructure database administration security) including 2 years technology related work experience as specified by the agency position description and vacancy/job posting. Note: the official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect in the minimum acceptable characteristics the required technology related experience. Only those applicants possessing the required technology related experience listed in the position description are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The vacancy/job posting should also only list the required technology related experience commensurate with the position in question.

Note: the official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect in the minimum acceptable characteristics the required technology related experience. Only those applicants possessing the required technology related experience listed in the position description (See Job Duties:PRIMARY TECHNOLOGY: Microsoft C# SQL;SECONDARY TECHNOLOGY: AWSare to be considered for any vacancies posted. The vacancy/job posting should also only list the required technology related experience commensurate with the position in question.

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    Job Skills: Information Technology

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
  • Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.


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