IT Solutions Architect

SALARY DETAILS

APPLICATION FILING DATES

Open date: 07/14/2023

Close date: To be determined

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.

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BENEFITS

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

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical duties may include:
• Collaborates with other IT Solutions Architects and IT teams to implement and integrate solutions that are compatible with the District’s IT enterprise.
• Proposes and develops plans to integrate on-premise and cloud-based solutions.
• Identifies and synthesizes the components and subcomponents required for a solution’s success.
• Incorporates cloud technology architecture in data system architecture.
• Architects data lakes to expand the type and amount of data captured and ensure a repository of historical data is maintained and accessible through proper data governance practices.
• Coordinates and leads various architectural planning committees or centers of excellence, such as cloud center of excellence, data architecture task force, or cyber security review board.
• Serves as a District expert and advisor regarding the architecture of their area of focus and related emerging technologies such as cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence, automation, and machine learning.
• Architects cloud infrastructure solutions for storage, computing, and application hosting.
• Defines and enforces standards, practices, and guidelines for solution development and integration such as proper data governance practices, application standards shared between systems, and security compliance practices to ensure District IT enterprise-wide compatibility.
• Assesses existing architectures to recommend improvements and bridge gaps within an architecture and between systems.
• Identifies and mitigates risks and potential impacts associated with new architectural solutions and improvements to existing architectures.
• May lead or supervise a team of technical personnel.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in electrical engineering, mathematics, computer science, data science, cybersecurity, 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.

EXPERIENCE:
Data Emphasis:
Five years of experience in an enterprise-wide environment in data and analytics platform architecture, data integration, data modeling, and data technology platform and management.
Or
Cloud Infrastructure Emphasis:
Five years of experience in an enterprise-wide environment designing, implementing, and supporting cloud infrastructure solutions. The aforementioned experience must have included cloud platform architecture, management, maintenance, and governance.
Or
Cybersecurity Emphasis:
Five years of experience designing, engineering, implementing, and maintaining a secure, enterprise-wide network infrastructure and implementing technologies on various platforms. The aforementioned experience must include experience in leading security requirement analysis, design, implementation, and support with third-party compliance objectives such as FERPA, HIPPA, CJIS, etc.

SPECIAL:
A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle.

Data Emphasis:
One of the following certifications or their equivalent or higher is required:
Microsoft Certified Power Platform Solution Architect Expert
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Cloud Infrastructure Emphasis:
One of the following certifications or their equivalent or higher is required:
AWS Certified Solution Architect - Professional
Google Professional Cloud Architect
MS Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Cybersecurity Emphasis:
One of the following certifications or their equivalent or higher is required:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
SANS GIAC Information Security Professional (GISP)
Cisco CCIE Security
Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure

Project Management Professional (PMP), IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Open Group TOGAF Certified Enterprise Architect Practitioner, or equivalent certifications are preferable.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have the ability to:
• Applicable education code laws, regulations, and guidelines related to cyber security
• Limitations of information technology hardware, software and services
• Interdependencies of technologies
• Project management methodologies
• Internet applications such as e-mail, internet, netnews, etc.
• Security controls for networking devices, operating systems, application, web, and cloud-based solutions

The ideal candidate will have the knowledge of:
• 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 other organizations
• Motivate and lead employees
• Transform business requirements into IT systems architecture

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

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

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APPLICATION PROCESS

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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.

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

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