Support and Lead Enterprise Architecture (EA) activities that guide the development and management of a portfolio of solutions; solutions include projects, products, systems (including applications, technologies, processes and information), shared infrastructure services and shared application services. Provides analysis and tasks to support the development of technology solutions to ensure that solutions meet business needs and align with architectural governance and standards. Creates deliverables for managing the organization's portfolio of "to be" and "as is" solutions — including systems (applications, processes and information), shared infrastructure services, and shared application services and components to enable and drive targeted business outcomes. The Solutions 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 and
- Two (2) years of technical or infrastructure architecture, network management, application development, middleware, database management, cloud development or directly related experience is required.
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.
*Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
- Knowledge of new and emerging technology trends, and the practical application of existing, new and emerging technologies to new and evolving business and operating models.
- Knowledge of Cloud Platforms and Migration to cloud strategy, and various database technologies like MySQL, MongoDB and Oracle.
- Knowledge of various aspects of an enterprise technology architecture like business, information, data, network and security.
- Understanding and knowledge of system development life cycle methodologies (such as waterfall, spiral, agile software development, rapid prototyping, incremental, synchronize and stabilize, and DevOps).
- Understanding and knowledge of IT service management (ITSM) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
- Knowledge and understanding of Architecture frameworks like TOGAF or Zachman, along with modeling languages like ArchiMate/UML.
- Understanding and knowledge of IT standards and controls.
- Knowledge of common information architecture frameworks and information models.
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)
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.
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.
NOTE: As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.
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