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State of Minnesota Cloud Application Architect - Systems Architect in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Cloud Application Architect
Job Class: Systems Architect
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID: 76168
Location: Saint Paul
Telework Eligible: Yes #LI-Hybrid
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 06/14/2024
Closing Date: 06/27/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit: Department of Education
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $40.26 - $68.70 / hourly; $84,062 - $143,445 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - Professional Employees (MAPE)
FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
Join the 2,600+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). MNIT MDE manages the technical functions critical to managing public education in Minnesota; supporting systems including funding disbursement and large-scale, public-facing school performance data reporting.
Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of critical agency-wide applications! We're seeking an innovative and driven individual to serve as a Senior Technical Leader, guiding the design and enhancement of mission-critical systems.
In this role, you'll collaborate closely with our talented architects and development teams to make high-level design choices and establish cutting-edge standards. You'll have the opportunity to drive innovation by exploring new technologies, ensuring optimal performance, and planning for future capacity needs.
As a senior technical leader, you'll be at the forefront of defining holistic solutions to complex business problems. Your expertise will be instrumental in crafting innovative solutions that align with our organization's strategic goals and drive us towards excellence.
If you're passionate about technology, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are excited about making a real impact, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of education and be part of a team that's making a difference every day. Apply now and take your career to new heights with MNIT supporting MDE!
This position is currently eligible for full-time telework:
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in St. Paul, Minnesota.
- Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume:
This position requires a minimum of six (6) years of experience in a technical enterprise architecture role that includes:
Knowledge of architect standards and conventions such as TOGAF, ISO/IEC, Zachman, Federal Enterprise Architecture, Datawarehouse Architecture, etc.
Experience leading strategic enterprise projects.
Experience securely designing and implementing large scale enterprise systems.
Experience with public and private cloud infrastructure and services, including design, build, securing and integrating.
Experience with cloud shared responsibility and security models.
Experience providing governance around hybrid cloud services.
Experience with Microsoft SQL server environments.
Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.
Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.
A master’s degree in Information Technology or an IT related field substitutes for three (3) years of experience, OR an IT related bachelor’s degree substitutes for two (2) years, OR an IT related associate’s degree substitutes for one (1) year.
Preferred Qualifications
Seven or more years in a progressive Enterprise Systems Lead role including prior experience in designing Infrastructure services hybrid clouds, along with providing technical architecture standards programs.
Experience leading architecture governance committees and teams.
Experience with virtualization technologies, including secure infrastructure design, build and management.
Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems, including design, securing, patching monitoring and management.
Datacenter networking experience, including datacenter networking, software defined networking, micro segmentation and virtual routes.
Experience working within the Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), VMware Cloud Foundations, Microsoft Office Suite, Linux and Windows platforms.
Datawarehouse architectural experience.
Experience with cloud platform automation and infrastructure as code technologies, like, AWS CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager, Azure Bicep, Azure DevOps and / or GitHub Repos and Pipelines.
Experience with cloud services (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).
Proven ability to work with technology vendors in delivery of various capabilities and solutions.
Ability to think outside of the box and strong problem-solving skills to deliver solutions.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal History Check
Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
CJIS Background Check
Other legally required checks
Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.