Information Technology System Architect

Purpose of Classification: 

The purpose of this classification is to exercise technical management over multiple technical functions, platforms, technologies, conceptual designs, or applications involving systems architecture, systems application design, database design, and  integration of multiple systems. 

 Essential Functions:  

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

Manages the technical implementation and on-going administration of enterprise-wide, cross-platform, large-scale systems; performs cross-functional, multidisciplinary technical management; evaluates project work, methods and procedures related to enterprise-level systems; and provides technical management over analysts and database administrators. 

Architects major software and database environments to include enterprise-wide integration with technology solutions for multiple clients and objectives on multiple platforms; designs enterprise-wide systems architecture and integration strategies; designs and implements monitoring, capacity planning, and modeling; and manages design, implementation, upgrade, maintenance, and troubleshooting functions. 

Leads complex  troubleshooting activities; and provides guidance, direction, problem identification and resolution recommendations for urgent, enterprise-wide technical problems. 

Assists with enterprise-wide planning, communication, and implementation across all constituent groups and technical divisions; meets with end users to determine technology needs and goals; develops, documents, and communicates plans for investing in systems architecture; and analyzes cost reduction opportunities. 

Meets with vendors to design and develop hardware and software specifications, solutions and strategies 

Consults with administrators and other clients to provide guidance and technical direction for proposed enterprise technical solutions; and recommends goals and strategies for technology projects and solutions in response to project initiatives. 

 Maintains an awareness of new applications, technologies, technical methods, trends, and advances in the profession; reviews professional publications, technical manuals, and websites to increase knowledge of network operations; and attends conferences, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate. 

 Minimum Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field required; seven years of progressively responsible experience in a centralized information technology organization, to include lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. 

Specific License or Certification Required:  Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. 

Supplemental Information

Vacancy is for a senior database administrator/architect.  Microsoft Azure experience is preferred.

The following questions must be answered and submitted as a separate attachment along with your resume.  Failure to answer these questions may disqualify you for consideration for this position. 

1) How many years of experience do you have as a Database Administrator?  

2) Do you have Azure Engineer Associate Certification?

 3) Do you have Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification?