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Date Posted 09/18/26

Applications Due10/02/26

Vacancy ID225264

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AgencyInformation Technology Services, Office of

TitleInformation Technology Architect 2

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade27

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $111708 to $137590 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Ave

Bldg 5

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12207

Duties Description ITS provides operational support to state agencies on a 24x7x365 basis; some positions may be required to provide this critical service at any time.

The duties of this Information Technology Architect 2 position include, but are not limited to:

• Reporting directly to the Deputy Commissioner for Technology, designs and oversees the implementation of technical solutions within several major program areas within the Gaming and Public Integrity (GPI) sector.
• Provides senior technical leadership and guidance to teams throughout all GPI project and initiative lifecycles.

o Plans, tracks, and assists in scheduling identified deliverables.

o Makes decisions regarding selection and utilization of software and platforms.

o Develops and implements integration standards and strategies.

o Locates and directs solutions to challenges involving hardware and software interfaces.

o Identifies and resolves issues within identified technical solutions.

• Develops applications and programs for State agencies.

o Designs end-to-end technical solutions that address business requirements and align with architecture principals and standards.

o Engages with stakeholders to communicate technical solutions, gather feedback and address concerns.

o Works closely with user experience, business analysts, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment.

o Optimizes applications to ensure they meet the needs of the program area and the needs of the State.

o Documents and records all aspects of applications or software.

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, architect solutions and ensure successful delivery at the end of the project lifecycle.

o Identifies technical risks and develops mitigation strategies.

o Collaborates with development teams to ensure that technical solutions are implemented according to design specifications.

o Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and solution quality.

o Ensures that solutions adhere to security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

o Collaborates with IT security to secure data and address issues.

• Evaluates new and emerging technologies for inclusion in the State catalog.

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: Seven years* of information technology experience, five years of

which must be in the appropriate specialty.

• Substitutions: Associate's degree with 15 semester credit hours in computer science or

related field substitutes for one year of general information technology experience.

Candidates in a bachelor's degree program with at least 15 semester credit hours in

computer science or related field can substitute such credits for one year of general

information technology experience.

Bachelor's degree in any field including or supplemented by 15 semester credit hours in

computer science or related field substitutes for three years of general information

technology experience. Any bachelor's degree substitutes for two years of general

information technology experience.

Master's degree or higher in computer science or related field substitutes for one year of

general information technology experience.

Specialty includes experience as an IT architect in one or more of the following:

artificial intelligence; cloud; data; enterprise; business; solution; networking; operations

management; product management; application development, security and operations;

service-oriented management; infrastructure; information technology engineering;

domain business knowledge; and operational technology.

Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.

The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.

Benefits of Working for NYS

Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

Holiday & Paid Time Off

• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

Health Care Benefits

• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits

• New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human.Resources

Telephone 518-473-0398

Fax 518-402-4924

Email Address PostingResponses@its.ny.gov

Address

Street Empire State Plaza, Swan Street Building, Core 4 PO Box 2062

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12220

Notes on ApplyingTo apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume indicating that you are applying for Gaming / Public Integrity IT Arch 2 Position and include the Vacancy ID in the subject line. In your cover letter, please clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications as stated above and describe relevant experience for this position.

Fingerprinting will/may be required as part of a background check.

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