TECHNOLOGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE ARCHITECT - BUREAU OF TECHNOLOGY (ACTIVELY RECRUITED)

Overview

Hybrid
$144,993 - $156,945
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

Active Directory
Application Development
Analytical Skill
Blockchain
Artificial Intelligence
Business Continuity Planning
Cloud Computing
Clustering
Database Administration
DevOps
Disaster Recovery
Enterprise Architecture
IT Architecture
IT Infrastructure
Infrastructure Architecture
Interfaces
Middleware
Systems Analysis/design
Security Architecture
Cisco Certifications
Microsoft Certified Professional
TOGAF
IoT
Virtualization
Computer Networking
Emerging Technologies

Job Details

Job Summary
Lead and support Enterprise Architecture (EA) activities that guide the development and management of technical and infrastructure solutions. Enable the organization's future-state business capabilities and drive the organization's targeted business outcomes. Handle various technologies, including data center, infrastructure, cloud, mobile, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, edge computing, and immersive experiences technologies. Lead and facilitate the analysis, design, and development of the enterprise's technical and infrastructure architecture. Create deliverables that help develop reusable standards, guidelines, individual parts, platforms, and configurations for the technical infrastructure across the enterprise. The Technology and Infrastructure Architect position is a highly technical function in the Information Technology (IT) field.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher and
  • Two (2) years of Information Technology (IT) infrastructure design and implementation including experience in one of the following technical disciplines: infrastructure and network design, technology application development, application programming interfaces (APIs), middleware, servers and storage, database management and operations, clustering technologies, virtualization, cloud technologies and active directory and protocols or directly related experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Five (5) years of experience in Designing IT Systems, Cloud Technologies, Virtualization and Containerization, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity, or Infrastructure as Code is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Networking and Security Protocols, DevOps and Automation, or Platform Rationalization is preferred.
  • One or more Relevant certifications (TOGAF/Professional Cloud Architect (any)/MCSE/CCNA/CCIE etc.) is preferred.

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee). Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.

*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to apply multiple technical solutions to enable future-state business capabilities that drive targeted business outcomes.
  • Knowledge of information principles and processes.
  • Knowledge of various aspects of an enterprise technology architecture.
  • Skill in analytical and technical thinking.
  • Ability to comprehend the functions and capabilities of existing, new, and emerging technologies that enable and drive new business designs and models.
  • Knowledge of network and security architecture.

Physical Requirements:
Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee s normal line of work.

Benefits Package
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Basic Term Life Insurance
  • Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
  • You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
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The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options.

*This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.

Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. For current County employees, such falsification may result in discipline, up to and including termination, and placement on the County s Ineligible for Rehire List for a period of two (2) or five (5) years. See Cook County Code of Ordinances, Article II, Sections 44-54 Unlawful Practices Relating to Employees and Employment - Penalty, 44-56 Political Discrimination; Cook County Employment Plan, Section V.N. Pre-Interview License and Certification Verification; Supplemental Policy No. 2014-2.13 Ineligible for Rehire List; and Cook County Personnel Rules 3.3(b) (7) (d)

EEO Statement

Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity ( EEO ) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances.

NOTE: As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.

*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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