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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # APD's Safety, Oversight & Quality Systems Architect and Administrator (Information System Support Specialist 8) - **Company:** Oregon State University - **Location:** Salem, OR, United States - **Salary:** $7,807.0 - $11,823.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Application Layers, Information Systems, Databases, System Configuration, Database Schema, Distributed Systems, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Web Servers, Application Data, Service Pack, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Web Services, SSL Certificate Management, Data Storage Technologies, Software Application Programming, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology - **Published:** October 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--DHS--Summer-Street/APD-s-Safety--Oversight---Quality-Systems-Architect-and-Administrator--Information-System-Support-Specialist-8-_REQ-209070 ## About the Role (a) Seven (7) years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex IT system integrations, including SQL database design, development, and integration. Candidate must have a proven track record in software development, system architecture, and cross-platform integration, An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) years accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND Five (5) years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex IT system integrations, including SQL database design, development, and integration. Candidate must have a proven track record in software development, system architecture, and cross-platform integration, (c) A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND Three (3) years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex IT system integrations, including SQL database design, development, and integration. Candidate must have a proven track record in software development, system architecture, and cross-platform integration, (d) A Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND One (1) year of experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex IT system integrations, including SQL database design, development, and integration. Candidate must have a proven track record in software development, system architecture, and cross-platform integration ## Description APD's Safety, Oversight & Quality Systems Architect and Administrator (Information System Support Specialist 8), In this role you will work within the Safety Oversight and Quality Unit (SOQ) to provide safety of aging adults and adults with disabilities by the Oregon Department of Human Services and affected citizens through consistent, efficient, and effective oversight of those who provide services to clients across the continuum of care. The Safey, Oversight and Quality Unit is responsible for statewide licensing, regulatory and corrective action functions for Adults and People with Disabilities (APD) including Adult Foster Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Residential Care Facilities and Nursing Facilities for aging adults and adults with disabilities. The target populations are all citizens of Oregon who reside is SOQ long term care regulated care settings. The primary purpose of this position is to be the Safety, Oversight & Quality Systems Architect and Administrator the APDs Safety Oversight and Quality Regulatory platforms, providing expert level consultation and advising agency leadership, management and staff regarding IT solutions, and applications managed by the team and system architecture. With the passage of SB 739 in 2025, more responsibility was placed on the program for ensure accountability of the licensed facilities for increased safety and quality of care. The Department is focused on strengthening web-based applications as well as license violation reporting and dashboards to meet goals of this legislation. This position will support the application of SOQ's web-based applications. This position will administer multiple databases using industry best practices to assure system reliability, integrity and usability. This position will act as the program liaison for agency programs and IT teams, coordinating technology solutions and services to help support the program's goals. As APD's Safety, Oversight & Quality Systems Architect and Administrator (Information System Support Specialist 8), you will: * Develop and implement infrastructure and coding standards, ensuring consistency and supporting industry best practices. * Oversee application data, making high-level decisions on data storage, access and utilization. * Oversee integration of diverse systems from multiple programs, ensuring smooth interoperability. Identify integration requirements, design strategies for data exchange and implement solutions that align with strategic goals of agency. * Analyze resource usage and system configurations to identify inefficiencies. * Oversee application design and development, including database schema design, application layers and integration with other systems. Maintain centralized framework reusable components to ensure all applications present and function consistently. * Define and implement system architecture for new systems and upgrades. * Lead projects that involve complex system integration and address compatibility issues including disparate data sources, distributed environments and remote input. * Oversee daily operations of multiple databases and web services including monitoring system health, resolving operational issues, operating system updates, security patches, certificate management and site configuration., * Experience in daily operations of multiple databases and web servers including monitoring system health resolving operational issues, operating system updates, security patches, certificate management and site configuration. * Experience working closely with executive leadership teams to determine priorities and ensure those deadlines are met. * Experience collaborating with other IT teams, developers and partners to ensure server configurations and maintenance activities are aligned. * Application design and development experience include database schema design, application layers and integration with other systems., * Please make sure your application materials, resume or job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. Note: Your cover letter (if requested) and resume may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application. * The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification. Working Conditions * This position spends a significant time on the computer often for extended periods of time. * Occasional travel for meetings or training but generally works a standard work week. * May have irregular work hours at times of legislative session, system outages, server upgrades and/or application migrations. Background Checks and Requirements * If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information. * The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.