IT Systems Architect

Job Description
The IT Systems Architect will be responsible for Cloud & System Design and Architecture, which includes, creating comprehensive IT cloud infrastructure and system architecture solutions that align with the organization’s business goals and technical requirements. This position will also be responsible for Technology Integration by ensuring seamless integration of new technologies with existing systems, enabling smooth operation and future scalability. 

Essential Duties

• Security and Compliance: Design secure IT environments that comply with regulatory standards and best practices, safeguarding data and systems. 
• Strategic IT Planning: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop long-term technology strategies that support business growth and innovation. Cloud Infrastructure Design: Architect cloud environments that are scalable, secure, and highly available, aligning with the organization’s goals and technical requirements. 
• Cloud Migration Planning: Develop detailed migration plans for moving existing applications and data to cloud platforms with minimal disruption to business operations. 
• Security Implementation: Ensure robust security controls are in place to protect cloud systems, including identity management, encryption, and data access policies. 
• Cost Management: Optimize cloud resources to minimize costs, implementing strategies like autoscaling and selecting appropriate pricing models for services. 
• Performance Monitoring: Set up monitoring tools to track system performance, identify bottlenecks, and ensure cloud resources are utilized efficiently. 
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Design and implement disaster recovery solutions to ensure data and services are protected and quickly recoverable in the event of an outage.
• Collaboration with Development Teams: Work closely with software engineers and IT teams to design, deploy, and maintain cloud-based solutions that meet application requirements. 
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure that cloud solutions comply with industry standards, regulations, and internal governance policies, including data privacy and protection laws.
• Automation and Orchestration: Implement cloud automation and orchestration frameworks to streamline deployment, configuration, and management of cloud resources. 
• Documentation and Training: Create and maintain documentation on cloud architectures, configurations, and processes, and provide training to teams on cloud best practices.

Public Speaking Duties

• Communication skills associated with collaborative efforts for projects, tasks, troubleshooting and presentations:   
  • Internal Customers   
  • External Customers   
  • Vendors

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job is a civilian position in either a public safety department or in Information Technology with close ties to public safety. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a public safety background which may include motor vehicle & criminal histories, and fingerprinting. 
• This job is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule after an initial probationary period and individual approval.

Grade
The grade for this position is D61(1). Salary will be dependent on education and experience. 

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science/Engineering, Information Systems, or related field AND
• Seven years progressively responsible, professional level security and compliance experience in a large-scale Information Technology environment
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications 

• Minimum of four years of experience with Cloud Architecture Design, Configuration, Implementation, Migrations and Administration 
• Certifications in any of the following: Azure Fundamentals, Azure Associate, Azure Administrator/Architect, Microsoft Server Operating Systems / Active Directory 

For information related to position-specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills, and Physical Requirements, click here.

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

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About Gwinnett County



Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.
 
The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.
 
Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.
 
The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.
 
In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.
 
Vision
Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!
 
Mission
Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.
 
Values
Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.
Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.
Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.
Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.
Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

 Hiring Process
 
Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.
 
For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.

Salary : $84,719 - $103,705