IT Architect I - Azure AD/AAD

Dept Number/Name: 0-3510-000 / Information Technology
College Division: Info Tech-Information Tech
Salary Plan: Administrative
Job Code/Title: 9765 / IT Architect I
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000
Position Number: 00006278

The selected candidate must have current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

Located in the vibrant and diverse Tampa Bay region of Florida’s gulf coast, the University of South Florida (USF) is a Preeminent State Research University with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. Rated as one of the top places to live in the U.S., Tampa Bay offers a high quality of life, year-round sunshine, and easy access to top-rated entertainment. USF is one of the nation’s largest public universities, serving more than 50,000 students with an annual budget of $1.8 billon. Over the past five years, USF has been the fastest-rising university in the nation, public or private, on the U.S. News and World Report's list of best universities, which it ranks as the 44th  best public university in America.

USF is proud to be an innovating partner within the Tampa Bay region, listed by Forbes  as the top emerging tech city in the country. 

USF Information Technology (USF IT) provides technology services and support for the University of South Florida. The IT team, led by the Vice President and CIO, provides the following services: Administrative Services, Client Support, Communication Services, Teaching and Learning, Analytics and Reporting, Mobile and Web Services, Consulting Services, Cybersecurity Service and Research Technologies. For more information, please visit: Information Technology | University of South Florida (usf.edu)

ADDITIONAL INFO FOR APPLICANTS:

The selected candidate must have current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The IT Architect I works on multiple highly complex projects that require in-depth knowledge of specialized architecture areas in information security, identity and access management, Microsoft Active Directory/Azure Active Directory, and Azure technologies. The position leads projects and acts as an internal consultant providing knowledge and counsel to others. The IT Architect I  aligns architectural strategy with business requirements, designs standard configurations and patterns, and promotes the Enterprise Architecture process, outcomes, and results. Participate in the EA ecosystem-wide and domain's architecture governance process and review exceptions to make recommendations to architectural standards at a domain/program level.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Technical Leadership, Consultancy and Architecture Team Development: Provides strategic consultation to clients and IT teams. Advises on options, risks, costs versus benefits, system impacts, and technology priorities. Consults on University-facing projects and maintains knowledge of their progress. Develops, motivates, and directs staff to create a team environment. Coaches and mentors team members. Recommends training programs targeting specific areas of improvement.
Quality and Continuous Improvement: Bi-annually analyzes the current architecture to identify weaknesses and develop opportunities for improvements. Identifies and when necessary, proposes variances to the architecture to accommodate project needs. Performs ongoing architecture quality review (per standards and documentation) activities relative to specific project/programs they are responsible for. Identifies opportunities for reuse. Supports the development of software and data delivery platforms with reusable components that can be orchestrated together into different methods for different business. Researches and evaluates emerging technology, industry, and market trends to assist in project development and/or operational support activities. Provides recommendations based on business relevance, appropriate timing, and deployment. Identifies the tools and components used for a project from the approved enterprise toolset. May request exceptions to enterprise toolset.
Standards, Policies, Procedures, Change Management and Governance: Supports and participates in developing policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures. Designs standard configurations and patterns. Promotes the Enterprise Architecture process, outcomes, and results. Participates in the Enterprise Architecture ecosystem-wide and domain's architecture Governance process. Reviews exceptions and makes recommendations to architectural standards at a domain/program level. Recommends changes that may impact strategic direction. Supports change management initiatives.
Architecture Strategy: Participates in domain technical and business discussions relative to future architecture direction. Aligns architectural strategy with business requirements. Assists in the analysis, design, and development of a roadmap and implementation plan based upon a current vs. future state in a cohesive architecture viewpoint.
Architecture Requirements and Project status: Collaborates with Product Owners/project management on reporting project status, issues, risks, and benefits. Meets with project leaders and IT Leaders to ensure progress towards architectural alignment with project goals and requirements. Gathers and analyzes data and develops architectural requirements at project/program level. Aligns architectural requirements with IT and Enterprise Architecture strategy. Assesses near-term needs to establish IT business priorities. Coordinates architecture implementation and modification activities. Assists in post-implementation continuous-improvement efforts to enhance performance and provide increased functionality. Ensures the conceptual completeness of the technical solution. Works closely with project management to ensure alignment of plans with what is being delivered.
Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS or other field involving software and analytical training, and five years of IT related work experience, OR a Bachelor's degree with no specific required field and six years of IT related work experience, OR a Master's degree and four years of IT related work experience, OR a combination of nine years of IT related work experience and validated training. Preparation for a relevant IT certification is considered to be related training.

Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

The selected candidate must have current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Job Opening Number: 36758

Posting Date:  04/16/2024

Posting End Date: 05/16/2024

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Equal Employment Opportunity 

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

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Federal Rights

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) , Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) .

Work Location 

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About USF 

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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