Systems Architect/CIO

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has been asked to recruit a Systems Architect/CIO to join the team of a local government organization. This is a Full Time position in their West Palm Beach location.

NATURE OF WORK

This is advanced technical and analytical work with responsibilities for technical consulting on various projects. Consulting tasks will include aspects of the planning, design, documentation and implementation of any component of a project which include networks, servers, database, application and package software. The responsibilities of this position will also include the operational support of servers, databases, networks and package software as needed. Operational support includes design, testing, systems administration, network administration and database administration, problem diagnosis, performance and tuning, software upgrades and business recovery.

An employee in this position has full access to all server operating systems, program products, recovery and system utilities. The employee is responsible for analyzing and recommending system software configurations for any/all existing platforms. Independent judgment is necessary to accomplish tasks and a high degree of coordination is maintained with other administrators, analysts, operations personnel, vendors and customers.

This position reports to the Director of Support Services and is evaluated based on quality of results obtained, conferences, feedback from customers and coworkers and reports.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

· Performs project coordination function for the evaluation, installation, monitoring, debugging, audit and maintenance of software on variety of hardware platforms.

· Assumes the role of project leader in many projects as directed by the Director of Support Services and/or Executive Director.

· Plans, documents and communicates all planned operating environment changes as a result of project planning to minimize customer disruption.

· Assists Agency Consultants in assessing the needs of the customer to determine the suitability of specific hardware and software solutions.

· Confers with vendors, other ISS personnel and customers to determine suitability of server software products.

· Writes user documentation as appropriate.

· Leads the installation, implementation and testing of hardware and software upgrades and enhancements when required.

· Prepares specifications for software and hardware systems that will adhere with the organizations technical standards and be interoperable with other applications and servers.

· Responds to emergency calls relating to performance, diagnosis of problems, repairing problems or calling upon appropriate technicians.

· Diagnoses operational problems and develops effective solutions.

· Monitors data integrity and security of servers and software.

· Monitors software products and tracks performance.

· Monitors DASD and CPU utilization for effective capacity management.

EXAMPLES

OF WORK – CONT’D

· Evaluates placement of data devices for the purpose of optimum server performance.

· Performs sizing/timing routines for system configuration.

· Performs quality reviews.

· Perform related duties as required.

The work examples described in this specification are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from job performance requirements if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Thorough knowledge of the characteristics, capabilities and limitations of hardware and operating systems.

· Thorough knowledge of the design and capabilities of system software.

· Thorough knowledge of relational database design (logical and physical).

· Thorough knowledge of office automation tools. Knowledge of open systems network concepts.

· Knowledge of the use of on-line systems used in central computer systems and system utilities.

· Knowledge of the use of performance measurement tools, on-line monitors and application debugging tools.

· Knowledge in background application maintenance and development.

· Ability to independently learn system software.

· Ability to independently diagnose problems and create implementation plans based on system software documentation.

· Ability to plan, document, install and effectively implement complex software configurations across various computing platforms.

· Ability to diagnose server system/operational problems and develop effective solutions.

· Ability to monitor server performance in an existing environment as well as new environments.

· Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels.

MINIMUM

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in computer science, engineering, statistics or any closely related field; plus, eight (8) years of experience in information systems with work experience in server administration, database administration, network administration and desktop administration; or any satisfactory combination of equivalent training and experience.

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