Technology Architect Leader
Description
- Position requires US Citizenship and a DoD SECRET clearance.
- This position is in Kansas City, MO working with the USMC.
- DoD experience is preferred with knowledge of the Marine Corps IT environment.
- This person will join the MCEITS team and be responsible for developing and supporting all Operations Analyst activities based on Program requirements as coordinated with the Operations Manager within the Enterprise IT Center (EITC) by performing backup and recovery analysis, event management analysis and trending reports. This position also coordinates facilities management analysis and reporting on a daily basis, and assists in job schedule activities with the EITC Operations Manager.
- Candidates are encouraged to apply with knowledge of HP blade servers and associated hardware systems within a large datacenter environment. This person will also be involved with software and hardware production releases and Request For Changes through the ITIL-based Planning staff located in Quantico VA and the Systems Integration Environment in Kansas City MO. The Operations Analyst Lead provides regular metrics reports to ensure Service Levels are documented and reported to the Program of Record.
- Develops, operates and maintains computer systems specifications that address business requirements and that fit with company/customer system architecture standards.
- Delivers technological requirements such as server, desktop, local service, Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, data centers, mainframes, small server configuration, and backup services for small technology engagements, to meet business needs.
- Provides technical expertise and guidance; participates in design reviews; validates technology approach and associated work products on small projects to ensure adherence to company guidelines.
- Captures technical requirements and defines technology solutions; creates the conceptual, logical and physical design of the solution to ensure appropriate technology is acquired and implemented.
- Works with team members, on-site consultants, partners, companies, third parties, and clients to define, develop and deploy technology solutions on small projects or engagements.
- Assists client in defining strategic technology direction for solution. Provides input in selecting business application packages and vendors.
- Evaluates technologies and determines strengths and weaknesses of technology architecture, implementation and suitability; recommends solutions to ensure consistency with the company vision.
- Works on project life cycle from requirements through design, implementation, and support to ensure implementation of appropriate technology in every stage.
- Researches technological advancements to ensure that information systems are continuously improved and aligned with industry and company standards; designs and provides updates to standards to enhance company solutions.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, business administration, or related field preferred
- Seven or more years of technical consulting or computer science experience
- Experience working with technology industry and architecture
- Experience working with technical products, vendors, and families of technology
- Experience working with mainframes, scheduling software, and other related technologies
- Experience working with project management methodology such as Catalyst including budget development, project planning, control and assurance methodologies, project management software and finance and accounting knowledge
Other Qualifications
- Good personal computer and business solutions software skills
- Good communication skills to communicate with clients, support personnel, and management
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Good interpersonal skills to communicate with clients and management
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Willingness to travel
June 1, 2011
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