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    The System Architect/Manager is responsible for strategically designing and implementing information systems and software architectures to support the county's functions. This includes gaining organizational commitment for technology plans, evaluating technologies, and providing technical leadership across departments. Additionally, the role defines policies and procedures, and works with decision makers to identify cost-effective solutions.

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    The System Architect/Manager is responsible for strategically designing and implementing information systems and software architectures to support the county's functions. This includes gaining organizational commitment for technology plans, evaluating technologies, and providing technical leadership across departments. Additionally, the role defines policies and procedures, and works with decision makers to identify cost-effective solutions.

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    The System Architect/Manager is responsible for strategically designing and implementing information systems and software architectures to support the county's functions. This includes gaining organizational commitment for technology plans, evaluating technologies, and providing technical leadership across departments. Additionally, the role defines policies and procedures, and works with decision makers to identify cost-effective solutions.

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    Job Description – System Architect/Manager

    Title: System Architect/Manager

    Immediate Supervisor: Director of Technology Services

    Description

    The System Architect/Manager’s role is to strategically design and implement in-house information
    systems and networked software architectures that support core County functions, and assure their high
    availability. This individual will gain organizational commitment for all systems and software plans, as well
    as evaluate and select all technologies required to complete those plans. In addition, the System
    Architect/Manager provides technical leadership across the County from strategic decision making down
    to the project planning level. They will work closely with decision makers in other departments to identify,
    recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for all aspects of the
    County. This person will also define and implement IT policies, procedures, and best practices.

    Responsibilities

    Strategy & Planning


     Design and implement long-term strategic goals and short-term tactical plans for managing and
    maintaining County systems and software.
     Ensure that proposed and existing systems architectures are aligned with County goals and
    objectives.
     Provide architectural expertise, direction, and assistance to Systems Analysts, Systems
    Engineers, other Systems Architects, and software development teams.
     Develop, document, and communicate plans for investing in systems architecture, including
    analysis of cost reduction opportunities.
     Conduct research on emerging technologies in support of systems development efforts, and
    recommend technologies that will increase cost effectiveness and systems flexibility.

    Acquisition & Deployment


     Where applicable, design, develop, and oversee implementation of end-to-end integrated
    systems.
     Document the County’s existing systems architecture and technology portfolio; make
    recommendations for improvements and/or alternatives.
     Review new and existing systems design projects and procurement or outsourcing plans for
    compliance with standards and architectural plans.
     Negotiate and administer vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts and service agreements.

    Operational Management
     Confer with end-users and department heads to define County requirements for complex systems
    and infrastructure development.
     Model County and systems processes based on findings through use case scenarios, workflow
    diagrams, and data models.
     Develop and execute test plans to check infrastructure and systems technical performance.
    Report on findings and make recommendations for improvement.
     Develop, document, communicate, and enforce a policy for standardizing systems and software
    as necessary.
     Manage IT staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and
    disciplinary actions.
    Position Requirements

    Knowledge & Experience


     Extensive experience in developing strategic systems architecture plans.
     Hands-on experience with business requirements gathering/analysis.
     Proven experience in systems and network design and development.
     Strong understanding of information processing principles and practices.
     Strong knowledge of software evaluation principles and practices.
     Proven project planning and management experience.
     Good knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.
     Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.
     Exceptional understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
     Superior written and oral communication skills.
     Excellent architecture and technical support documentation skills.
     Strong interpersonal and consultative skills.
     Ability to conduct research into emerging technologies and trends, standards, and products as
    required.
     Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
     Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
     Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

    Formal Education & Certification


     College diploma or University degree in the field of computer science/engineering or information
    systems and 10 years related work experience, or associates degree and 12 years related
    experience, or 15 years related experience

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