Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect - Senior Level IT Solutions Architect (Location: Hybrid)

The Solutions Architect will provide a detailed IT architectural plan for the alternate “Hot” site. Provide a written and detailed assessment of the current system/services as a baseline. The intent of creating a baseline is to show the current state on a roadmap, and allow for building blocks to be formed to provide a visible representation of the systems desired architecture, as well as key decisioning points to reach the objectives of the client. 

The Solutions Architect will also provide a detailed document, and roadmap of the recommended end state architecture based on all information and objectives collected for each technology, and/or area with dependencies of services and locations available. This should include a comprehensive approach to assure continuity of operations, and disaster recovery are included to allow for services to be rendered 24/7 365.  

Some of the technical services/systems that will be included from the baseline are as follows:

• CAD (PremierOne CAD)
  
• 911 Calling
  
• 311 Calling
  
• Interfaces to CAD
  
• Radio System (Motorola Astro 25)
  
• 911 and Radio recording (NICE)
  
• Building Facilities from a business and technological standpoint
  
• Network Connectivity to locations defined
  
• Data Center Infrastructure
  
• Building Access Control
  

Responsibilities and Work Functions:

• Provide focused recommendations for an alternate “Hot” site that provides guidance to the ECCS, 911 and 311, facility strategy. The recommended approach will support the ECCS long term goals while following established standards and expectations.
  
• Ability to work on highly complex projects that require in depth knowledge across multiple specialized architecture domains.
  
• Ability to work closely and interface with multiple vendors that provide services to the client.
  
• Ability to work closely and interface with multiple departments within the Clients environment.
  
• Evaluate existing infrastructure and interfaces architecture to aid in developing an alternative “Hot” site
  
• Review and/or analyze and develop architectural requirements, as needed for the IT organization.
  
• Ensure compatibility with existing solutions, infrastructure, services, and strategic requirements.
  
• Define principles that guide technology decisions and the relationship between enterprise business context (industry and market trends) and specified technology.
  
• Lead and facilitate the creation of governing principles to guide the decision making for the Emergency Communications and Citizen Services, current and future, Enterprise Architecture.
  
• Lead the development of a plan for the future ECCS alternate “Hot” site and IT architecture utilizing current industry trends.
  

Requirements

• Fifteen (15) or more years of IT and business/industry work experience including architecture design and deployment, systems lifecycle management and infrastructure planning and operations.
  
• Three (3) years of leadership experience in managing multiple, large, cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders.
  
• Knowledge in current, and future, technologies relating to 911, 311, and Emergency Communications systems. Including but not limited to radio, NICE, CAD, VESTA, Watch Office, NG911, ESInet, and any related software and/or hardware interface(s).
  
• Have knowledge and/or experience planning and developing IT architecture roadmaps that provide comprehensive planning and strategic objectives of the business architecture.
  

• Knowledge in the business functions of ECCS, including the 911 and 311 call centers, and Watch Desk.
  
• Understand the functions of all major ECCS IT infrastructure components, applications, and interfaces.
  
• Knowledge in the interoperability of Emergency Communications systems and interfaces.
  
• Knowledge of the capabilities, operation, and application of medium to large scale centralized systems and a variety of distributed systems and associated system software.
  
• Knowledge of data base administration techniques, systems analysis, and programming.
  
• Knowledge of the methods, principles, and practices of management, business, and municipal government.
  
• Knowledge of data processing principles and practices in municipal government.
  
• Must understand and comply with the policies and procedures of ECCS operations and adhere to the clients established computing standards and goals.
  
• Knowledge in Digital Trunked radio systems.
  
• Knowledge in integration of systems that provide geo diverse redundancy.
  
• Knowledge of current architecture as it pertains to software defined networking and infrastructure.
  
• Knowledge of Cyber Security.

Abilities:

• Ability to evaluate current departmental direction and formulate effective plans for improvement
  
• Ability to communicate complex ideas and technical information in comprehensive written reports, or oral presentations, to groups and in dialogue with members and customers
  
• Ability to research, analyze and evaluate new technologies and determine their applicability to ECCS and its current environment
  
• Ability to lead effective IT business planning efforts and develop detailed forecast plans
  
• Ability to conceive strategies, solutions, and plans to achieve the goals of this project and in alignment of ECCS business needs
  
• Ability to provide vision and overall direction for ECCS and provide plans for the items listed in the Statement of Work win accordance with current Client computing standards
  
• Ability to provide executable plans that have detailed information and are ready for implementation
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members at all levels of the organization including employees, department managers, issue teams, as well as municipal and outside agencies.
  

Additional Requirements:

• Selected individual(s) will be expected to provide tangible deliverables at the end of the period of performance to include the following. Candidates will also be expected to provide sample documentation in the form of .docx or .pptx
  
• Produce a written and detailed assessment of the current state of ECCS location(s) and technical services/systems to utilize as a baseline.
  
• Produce a comprehensive IT architecture plan, including both physical infrastructure and digital interfaces, for an alternative “Hot” site location for the ECCS 911 and 311 functions. This could include purchasing, building new, or renovating existing, structures and technology to be used as the primary or alternate location for critical system functions.
  
• Produce a detailed document and roadmap of the recommended end state architecture based on all information and objectives collected for each technology and/or area with dependencies of services and locations available. This should include a comprehensive approach to assure continuity of operations and disaster recovery are included to allow for services to be rendered 24/7 365.  
  
  

Benefits

Perks of Working at Endurance IT

We believe that being fanatical about our employees means offering competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, continuing education opportunities and employee/family fun events.

1. Be a valued member of a collaborative team of experts
   
2. Continue to grow and develop your skills
   
3. Work in a professional, yet relaxed environment
   
4. Gain the opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients & industries
   
5. Be treated with respect