IT ARCHITECT – INFRASTRUCTURE Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston/jobs/newprint/4754314) Apply  IT ARCHITECT – INFRASTRUCTURE Salary $98,930.00 - $137,656.00 Annually Location 611 Walker Street Job Type Full Time Job Number 35731 Department Houston Information Technology Services Opening Date 12/09/2024 Closing Date 1/12/2025 11:00 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions POSITION OVERVIEW Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED Job Classification: IT ARCHITECT – INFRASTRUCTURE Posting Number: 35731 Department: HOUSTON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES Division: ENTERPRISE INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES Reporting Location: 611 WALKER, 9th FLOOR. Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM* *Subject to Change HOUSTON IT SERVICES STRATEGY The HITS Department mission is to provide solutions that serve, protect, and enlighten our citizens. Our vision is that HITS will be a catalyst for the transformation of Houston into a digital city for all. Our Strategic Priorities include: Engage citizens through connected mobile and digital experiences to increase satisfaction and participation. Inspire and empower employees to do their best work by aligning their skills to the strategy and leveraging the power of mobility and collaboration. Optimize government operations to ensure security, reliability, cost, and operating efficiencies. Transform services to better utilize data to produce actionable analysis, better decision making, and transparency to citizens. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented IT Architect – Infrastructure, that will play a key role in designing, implementing and ensuring the reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of our IT infrastructure. Responsible for the design, installation, administration, and optimization of the company servers, e.g., Windows, UNIX, LINUX, and related components to achieve high performance of the various business applications. Ensures the availability of client/server applications, configures all new implementations, and develops processes/procedures for ongoing management of the server environment. Handles access issues and assists in overseeing the physical security, integrity, and safety of the data center/server farm. Skills and Competencies: + Proficient in architecting Microsoft Active Directory and Office 365 solutions. + Strong expertise in architecting IP Services administration (DNS, DHCP, IPAM). + Experience with architecting Azure cloud services, infrastructure, and cost management. + Knowledge of architecting ADFS solutions and federated identity management. + Familiarity with architecting Certificate Authority infrastructure and digital certificate management. + In-depth understanding of architecting email delivery systems and SMTP relay. + Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail. + Skill in verbal and written skills with ability to communicate effectively with peers and executive leadership. + Skill in leadership and teamwork skills, including facilitating change, driving operational excellence, and striving for continuous improvement as a team. + Ability to interact with department executives to drive business value. + Ability to understand and explain technical or complex subject matter in business terms. + Ability to work well with others in a dynamic environment. + Ability to communicate clearly, negotiate, listen, mitigate conflict, build alliances, and achieve desired results using strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills. + Ability to lead and manage under conditions of ambiguity and uncertainty. + Proven organizational skills in working across organizational boundaries and reporting lines. + Ability to develop IT roadmap. Level: An architect is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities typically include: + Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. + Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals. + Problems faced are difficult and often complex. *You must be eligible to validate contract work experience. WORKING CONDITIONS There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, and air conditions. May occasionally require work in outdoor environment. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management and Information Systems (MIS) or a closely related field. Holds multiple system-specific technical certifications; recognized as having mastery of a particular technical discipline. A Master’s degree in Computer Science or Management and Information Systems or closely related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the experience requirement. EXPERIENCE At least ten (10) years of specialized experience in an IT infrastructure system. LICENSE None PREFERENCES **Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. ** Preferences shall also be given to those with the following: + Microsoft 365 working knowledge + MS Azure implementation + VMware implementation + HX Cisco Server/Nodes + Active Directory + SCCM + SCOM + Infoblox + Domain Controllers + Veeam Backups + Storage and hardware knowledge GENERAL INFORMATION SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED Department may administer skills assessment test. SAFETY IMPACT POSITION – NO If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test. SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. PAY GRADE: 33 APPLICATION PROCEDURES Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832) 393-0450. If you need special services or accommodation, call (832) 393-0450. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of the information provided. EOE Equal Opportunity Employer The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include: + Medical + Dental + Vision + Wellness + Supplemental Insurance + Life insurance + Long-term disability + Retirement pension + 457 deferred compensation plan + Employee Assistance Program + 10 days of vacation each year + 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday + Compensable Sick Leave + Personal Leave + Flexible schedules + Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions + Professional development opportunities + Transportation/parking plan + Section 125 pretax deductions + Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan + Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves + Healthcare Flexible Spending Account For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html 01 Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions? + Yes + No 02 Which best describes your education? + High School Diploma/GED + Associate degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree or Beyond + None of the Above 03 Which are of concentration did you obtain your degree? + Information Technology + Computer Science + Management and Information Systems (MIS) + Engineering + Business Administration + My degree concentration is not listed + I have no degree 04 How many years of experience do you have supporting IT Infrastructure in an Enterprise IT environment? + Less than 8 years of experience + 8 years of experience + 9 years of experience + 10 years of experience + 11 years of experience + 12 or more years of experience + I have no experience supporting IT Infrastructure of a department or Enterprise IT environment. 05 How many years of experience do you have in architecting, developing and implementing a Compute Server/Storage strategy, including in selecting products that support the strategy / plan. + Less than 8 years of experience + 8 years of experience + 9 years of experience + 10 years of experience + 11 years of experience + 12 years of experience + 13 or more years of experience + I have no of experience in architecting, developing and implementing a Compute Server/Storage strategy, including in selecting products that support the strategy / plan. 06 How many years of experience do you have working with Microsoft 0365, VMware implementation, SCCM/SCOM, MS Azure, HX Cisco Server/Nodes, & Storage (NetApp) knowledge? + Less than 8 years of experience + 8 years of experience + 9 years of experience + 10 years of experience + 11 years of experience + 12 or more years of experience + I don't have any experience. 07 How many years of expertise in architecting IP Services administration (DNS, DHCP, IPAM). + Less than 8 years of experience + 8 years of experience + 9 years of experience + 10 or more years of experience + I have no of experience 08 Please provide a list of all valid certifications you currently hold and their validity date(s) ("See Resume" will delay review of your application) 09 If you have a contract work history, then please provide the paying contractor company you have worked for and the jobsite your serviced. (If no contract works then put N/A) Required Question