SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT & OVERSIGHT SPECIALIST - 72004171

Requisition No: 834601 

Agency: Management Services

Working Title: SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT & OVERSIGHT SPECIALIST - 72004171

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 72004171 

Salary:  $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 10/12/2024 

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Solutions Architect & Oversight Specialist

Florida Digital Service

State of Florida Department of Management Services

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Florida Digital Service:

The Florida Digital Service is the lead entity responsible for state enterprise cybersecurity.  It was established to propose innovative solutions that securely modernize state government, including technology and information services, to achieve value through digital transformation and interoperability, and to fully support the state’s cloud-first policy.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Technology Solutions Architect and Oversight Specialist is responsible for reviewing designs and providing advisory to the enterprise state agencies to ensure solutions are scalable, robust, and securely aligned with the state’s strategy and Enterprise Architecture. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to understand business requirements, translating them into technical specifications, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. Additionally, the Technology Solutions Architect will provide support for project oversight, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Project Oversight Support:

• Provide technical assessment and advisory to technology projects.
• Assist in project planning, including defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure projects adhere to defined timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.

Solution Architecture:

• Design and develop technology solutions that meet business needs and align with the strategic objectives.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and platforms to ensure optimal performance and scalability.
• Create architectural designs, diagrams, and documentation to guide development teams.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with business leaders, project managers, developers, and other stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to drive alignment and consensus on technology solutions.

Technology Evaluation and Implementation:

• Conduct research and stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to improve business processes and systems.
• Develop proof of concepts (POCs) to validate technology solutions.

Governance and Compliance:

• Ensure technology solutions comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Develop and enforce best practices for software development and system architecture.
• Participate in audits and reviews to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of Information Technology and/or Cybersecurity capabilities.
• Experience in project oversight and management.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• Knowledge of security best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Leadership skills with the ability to influence and drive change.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in technology architecture and solution design.

Our Organization and Mission:
Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Secretary Pedro Allende and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Special Notes:
DMS is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce.  Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following provided email addresses:
DMS.Ability@dms.fl.gov
DMS.Veterans@dms.fl.gov
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DMS Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 488-2707. DMS requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Criminal background investigation including fingerprinting and statewide and national criminal history records check per Section 110.1127 Florida Statutes, Chapter 435 Florida Statutes and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s CJIS Security Policy CJISD-ITS-DOC-08140.

Pursuant to F.S. 215.422 every officer or employee who is responsible for the approval or processing of vendors’ invoices or distribution of warrants to vendors are mandated to process, resolve, and comply as section 215.422 requires.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.