Assistant Manager Information Services Cloud Architect

Job description

NY HELP No



Agency Insurance Fund, State



Title Assistant Manager Information Services - Cloud Architect



Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences



Salary Grade NS



Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)



Salary Range From $115283 to $145681 Annually



Employment Type Full-Time



Appointment Type Permanent



Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class



Travel Percentage 5%







Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50


Workday


From 9 AM



To 5 PM



Flextime allowed?

No



Mandatory overtime?

No



Compressed workweek allowed?

No



Telecommuting allowed?

Yes







County Albany



Street Address 15 Computer Drive





City Albany



State NY



Zip Code 12205







Duties Description Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Assistant Director ofInformation Technology Servies, the Assistant Manager of Information Services - Cloud Architecture (AMISCA) will provide strategic leadership within NYSIF’s Information Technology Services (ITS) department.

Leading ITS’ Cloud Architecture projects, the AMISCA will drive NYSIF’s innovation and growth, ensuring cloud-based applications are managed efficiently and securely.

The AMISCA will design cloud-based application management frameworks, ensure cloud infrastructure security and compliance, implement cloud management processes, and build cloud systems models and strategies.

The AMISCA will improve and mature NYSIF’s cloud architecture models, reviewing and analyzing cloud infrastructure,planning future cloud deployments, and implementing solutions that help NYSIF satisfy their communication, data storage, security, and networking needs.

The incumbent will make cloud-based application technology decisions, supervise the implementation of cloud system designs and develop high-performance cloud architects.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Strategic Leadership:• Serve as the lead for cloud architecture advisory, collaborating with ITS managers and guiding cross-functional teams with cloud deployments.• Lead the development and management of the Cloud Architecture program, developing a team dedicated to support cloud initiatives.• Formulate and implement cloud systems management technology policies and standards, incorporating industry best practices.• Oversee the creation and enforcement of cloud architecture standards and procedures.Operational Excellence:• Conduct strategic cloud systems management IT evaluations and manage proof-of-concept projects.• Offer strategic cloud systems management IT guidance to executive and senior ITS management.Governance and Compliance:• Oversee the assessment and tracking of exception requests to established cloud systems management technology.• Oversee the maintenance of cloud architecture offerings within the ITS Technical Service Catalog.• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them.• Ensure that cloud management solutions adhere to security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.Advisory and Support:• Provide assessment, guidance, and recommendations for purchases that include cloud services.• Develop and oversee upkeep of cloud resource tracking.• Support business stakeholders, cloud architects, and service owners with mentoring and guidance.• Perform the full range of supervisory duties.Strategic Development:• Collaborate across ITS teams to maintain and evolve cloud systems IT roadmaps.• Establish and uphold cloud systems management IT standards that drive consistency in innovation.• Work with operational teams to develop business metrics that support and enhance NYSIF’s cloud systems management security and strategic initiative alignment.• Drive continuous improvement in cloud management solution architecture processes and practices.

Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance cloud management solution quality.





Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: • Ten (10) years of broad information technology (IT) experience*, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of software engineering, cloud engineering, or other cloud-related specialty and its application within large-scale organizations, includingo At least seven (7) years of focused experience in cloud-based applications solution architecture, with a track record of leading and developing cloud architecture programs, ANDo Three (3) years of supervisory-level or two (2) years of managerial-level experience in cloud architecture, cloud engineering, or a related technical field.*Substitutions: A degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field may substitute for the broad IT experience as outlined below:• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for three years of experience.• Master’s degree may substitute for an additional one year of experience.• Doctorate may substitute for an additional two years of experience.Please be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees.

Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.

NYSIF is not currently enrolled in eVerify, which is a requirement for certain types of employment verifications.Preferred Qualifications:• Relevant cloud architecture certification, including but not limited to:o Arcitura Certified Cloud Architecto AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional)o Google Professional Cloud (GPC) Architecto IBM Certified Solution Architecto Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect (Expert)• Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring and developing teams ofcloud-based technology professionals.

• Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and execution skills.• Proven experience in fostering innovation and driving cloud-based application technological advancement in alignment with business goals.• Experience in collaborating across multiple organizational levels and departments to drive consensus and deliver results.• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engageeffectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.• Strong problem-solving abilities with expertise in diagnosing complexissues across multiple cloud systems, efficiently identifying root causes, anddeveloping effective solutions.• Proven expertise in software engineering and DevOps principles, including knowledge of DevOps workflows and tools, such as Github, containers, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipeline.





Additional Comments Please note the following New York State Civil Service employment information:• Jurisdictional classification: Exempt• Bargaining unit: M/C• Civil Service title: Assistant Manager Information ServicesFringe Benefits: • Competitive compensation.• Future career growth potential.

• Open and supportive team-based environment.• Plentiful vacation, personal, and sick leave accruals.

• Paid state and federal Holidays.• Full medical, vision, and dental.

• Retirement options.

• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).• Possibility of telecommuting, flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules.About NYSIFNYSIF is the largest workers' compensation insurer in New York State and among the ten largest nationwide.

NYSIF covers 2 million workers and insures 200,000 employers in New York State.

NYSIF's mission is to guarantee the availability of workers' compensation, disability insurance and paid family leave at the lowest possible cost to New York employers while maintaining a solvent fund.

Since its inception 110 years ago, NYSIF has fulfilled this mission by competing with other insurance carriers to ensure a fair marketplace while serving as a guaranteed source of coverage for employers that cannot secure coverage elsewhere.

NYSIF strives to achieve the best health outcomes for injured workers and be an industry leader in price, quality, and service for New York employers.

For more information, visit nysif.com.NYSIF Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionThe New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) prioritizes and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our agency.

NYSIF provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.

We believe that embracing our differences brings richness, new ideas and experiences to NYSIF, which energizes a creative and innovative work environment.

We strive to foster a workplace where diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity for advancement.

We are committed to investing the necessary resources and attention to improving the engagement, retention, and promotion of the extraordinary talent we have.Executive Order 31Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities.

NYSIF is proud to utilize best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and promote career advancement of individuals with disabilities.

This includes special focus on current and prospective employees with the most significant disabilities, such as the use of supported employment, individual placement with support services, customized employment, the civil service sections 55/b and 55/c programs, internships, and job shadowing.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please send an email to NYSIF’s Reasonable Accommodations mailbox at ra@nysif.com.





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Name Human Resources



Telephone



Fax 518-437-1618



Email Address hrexec@nysif.com


Address


Street PO Box 66699





City Albany



State NY



Zip Code 12205







Notes on Applying Please email your resume and cover letter to hrexec@nysif.com, indicating vacancy post number in subject line.

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