Enterprise Applications Architect

(Official Title: Strategic Planning Systems Engineer)

SALARY DETAILS

APPLICATION FILING DATES

Application open date: 7/25/2024

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

LAUSD Employees: Please be advised that all LAUSD employees must sign in to the GlobalProtect Virtual Private Network (VPN) in order to submit an application from an external network outside of an LAUSD location. For assistance with installing the GlobalProtect virtual network, please contact Information Technology Services at(213) 443-1300 or (213) 241-5200.

DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

The district has 600+ staff members, including programmers, network engineers, and administrative staff - all of whom provide support to the Schools and most District offices in a professional, forward thinking, and challenging environment. Technologies supported range from personal systems to enterprise-wide systems and applications.

PROJECT

In LAUSD's Information Technology Services, a Strategic Planning Systems Engineer plans and develops the integrated systems infrastructure throughout the district. The systems include all Enterprise Architecture, LAN,WAN, telecommunications, information systems, Internet/Intranet, management, support, and administration. The Strategic Planning Systems Engineer is also responsible for complex systems planning and implementation throughout the district and may supervise and coordinate efforts of Associate Strategic Planning Systems Engineers.

BENEFITS

Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Vacation: 24 days each year.
Paid Holidays: 13 days.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs complex systems management architecture integration with other system solutions to ensure an integrated system with automated management capabilities where feasible.
• Develops architectures and plans for enterprise wide tactical and strategic requirements, systems definition, and feasibility determination within a complex systems environment.
• Establishes the Enterprise Architecture and ensures architected solutions are in line with established architecture to meet the requirements of the customers.
• Develop and maintain Enterprise Architecture models.
• Plans, analyzes, and coordinates systems requirements using in-depth knowledge of District’s complex environments.
• Review performance and capacity of current and future IT infrastructure at regular intervals to determine if sufficient capacity and performance exists to deliver against service level agreements.
• Plan, propose, and design solutions and services that align with current and future District business strategies and priorities.

• Communicates and negotiates with vendors on an ongoing basis to stay aware of new technical solutions to complex problems.
• Oversees the systems configuration and recommends topology changes, as necessary.
• Oversees the implementation of large systems architecture projects throughout the various stages and turns it over to operations once implemented.
• Oversees the maintenance of a systems inventory.
• Is responsible for implementing District-wide technical architectures.
• Coordinates with all other IT functional areas to provide planning guidance and direction for systems connectivity issues.
• Represents the District in systems operation matters and serves as ITS liaison with regulators, auditors, suppliers, and other outside entities as required.
• Publishes enterprise architecture communications, processes, standards, principles, and guidelines.
• Develops technical requirements and specifications.
• Maintains optimal alignment of technology architecture with data architecture, and application architecture.
• Leads and reviews IT project implementations, system architecture designs, and procurement plans for compliance with IT standards and architectural plans.
• Provides advice and guidance to the Deputy Chief Information Officer and/or Chief Information Officer relative to systems plans including technical solutions, need for equipment/ software upgrading, and priority matters.
• Develop and maintain a short- and long-term strategic technology infrastructure plan that includes systems architecture, technological direction, acquisition plans, standards, optimal costs, migration strategies, and contingencies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:
Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in electrical engineering, mathematics, computer science, telecommunications management, network engineering, information systems, data communications, or a related field. Qualifying experience in addition to that listed below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis provided that graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency is met. An advanced degree in systems management, engineering, or computer science is preferable.

NOTE: You MUST upload your degree (i.e. scan or take a picture of your degree) or official transcripts to your candidate profile, under “attachments.”

Experience:
Network Systems Emphasis: Five years of management or supervisory experience in systems engineering computer/ telecommunications industry. The aforementioned experience should include LAN/WAN and firewall architecting.
OR
Information Systems Emphasis: Five years of management or supervisory experience in information systems architecture and accessing user system needs. The aforementioned experience should include project management, data management, enterprise application integration, data warehousing, and decision support systems.

Special:
A valid California Driver License. Use of an automobile.
Network Systems Emphasis: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or Cisco Certified Design Professional(CCDP) or equivalent certifications are required for the Strategic Planning Systems Engineer. Cisco advanced certifications (such as CCIE), or Cisco Specialist Certifications are preferable.
Information Systems Emphasis: Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), Level 2 Certification or equivalent certification is preferred for the Strategic Planning Systems Engineer.
Project Management Professional (PMP), IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Open Group Certified Architect (Open CA), or Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) certifications are preferable.

NOTE: Candidates who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States, must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a “Detailed” evaluation report. The original of this degree evaluation must be presented. For more information on Foreign Transcript Evaluation please visit https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/7876.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate would have the knowledge of:
• Project management, including the development of budgets, timelines and allocation of staff
• Accounting and procurement procedures and practices
• Risk management on large scale technology projects
• Personnel practices and policies
• Principles of training, employee evaluation, and employee relations
• Project scheduling
• Request for Proposal (RFP) processes
• Windows, workstation/server, MS Project and Access
• Internet applications such as e-mail, internet, Netnews, etc.
• Security controls for networking devices, operating systems, application, web, and cloud-based solutions

Network Systems Emphasis:
• Cisco/Xylan routers and addressing schemes
• LAN/WAN network architecture, integration, and implementation
• Networking, application systems, Internet, Intranet, client server operation, and network security including firewalls and secure network architecture
• Ethernet and Token Ring LANs, Internet tools (e.g. FTP, Telnet, WWW, etc.), routers, MAUS, repeaters, bridges, switches, SNMP, SNA, Microsoft SNA server, FDDI, and SONET rings
• Principles of LAN architecture, traffic engineering, and network security administration
• IBM OS390 and RS6000 or equivalent computers and peripherals
• Copper and fiber cable topologies
• Cable termination equipment and standards
• Cable and bix block identification techniques
• Wired and wireless network monitoring tools
• Network Access Control Software such as Aruba Clearpass
• Protocols such as SNA, IPX, and TCP/IP, etc.
• MS BackOffice, MS Exchange
• Network software
• Encryption technologies, software, and applications
• Configuration management, patch management, Windows/Unix, and database security
• Knowledge of ORACLE, SQL server, .NET and Java environments
• Identity management and API management
• Cloud hosting

Information Systems Emphasis:
• The Open Group Architectural Framework (TOGAF) for Enterprise Architecture
• Systems technology, application architecture, applications integration methodologies, and system architecture
• On-Line Transactional Programs (OLTP) principles and methodologies
• On-Line Analytical Programs (OLAP) principles and methodologies
• Cloud Computing principles and methodologies
• Web Application and Portal principles and methodologies
• Mobile Application principles and methodologies
• Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) principles and methodologies
• Enterprise Application Integration (EAI) principles and methodologies
• Assess and secure source-code, custom applications, and websites

The ideal candidate will also have the ability to:
• Manage multiple large projects simultaneously
• Develop, plan, and implement short and long-range goals
• Integrate and collaborate successfully with peers
• Formulate and express ideas clearly and effectively in writing and orally
• Set priorities and successfully complete tasks in a timely manner
• Analyze and interpret materials and problems involving rules, procedures, documentation, and related matters

• Maintain effective relationships with District personnel and representatives of manufacturers and otherorganizations
• Motivate and lead employees
• Transform business requirements into IT systems architecture

Special Physical Requirement
Effective hearing and speaking to address systems issues promptly.

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process for this position will tentatively consist of the following: Technical Project and Technical Interview.

This is a competitive process as we anticipate a number of well qualified candidates for this recruitment. Please make sure that you describe in DETAIL, your experience, education, and training that most closely relates to this position in the on-line application. In your application you may include a professional resume, but it will NOT be in lieu of a detailed application. Additionally, please attach your unofficial college transcript demonstrating you meet the EDUCATION requirement (refer to the Minimum Requirements section). Please be sure to include correspondence from @lausd.net as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the 'My LAUSD Career' section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org.

APPLICATION PROCESS

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us athelpmeapply@lausd.net To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at:http://www.lausdjobs.org . The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

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