IT Solutions Architect

The following list includes the essential job duties/responsibilities of this classification:

• Architects, designs, and develops solutions that incorporate business goals with new or existing technology for an IT Branch and ensures solutions align with District strategic plans.
• Documents and maintains reference architectures, roadmaps, and best practices for IT solutions.
• Documents and designs the District’s cyber security architecture, systems, and services and aligns the architecture to industry best practices and standards.
• Collaborates with other IT Solutions Architects and IT teams to implement and integrate solutions that are compatible with the District’s IT enterprise and to enable automated monitoring, configuration, and management capabilities across the enterprise network.
• Proposes and develops plans to integrate on-premise and cloud-based solutions.
• Identifies and synthesizes the components and subcomponents required for a solution’s success.
• Incorporates cloud technology architecture in data system architecture.
• Architects data lakes to expand the type and amount of data captured and ensure a repository of historical data is maintained and accessible through proper data governance practices.
• Coordinates and leads various architectural planning committees or centers of excellence, such as cloud center of excellence, data architecture task force, or cyber security review board.
• Serves as a District expert and advisor regarding the architecture of their area of focus and related emerging technologies such as cloud computing, Artificial Intelligence, automation, and machine learning.
• Architects cloud infrastructure solutions for storage, computing, and application hosting.
• Defines, designs, documents and enforces standards, practices, and guidelines for solution development and integration such as proper data governance practices, application standards shared between systems, and security compliance practices to ensure District IT enterprise-wide compatibility.
• Oversee the end-to-end implementation of IT solutions while providing guidance throughout the project life cycle to ensure technical integrity and performance.
• Recommends platforms, tools, and frameworks for application development that optimize performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Assesses existing architectures to recommend improvements and bridge gaps within an architecture and between systems.
• Identifies and mitigates risks and potential impacts associated with new architectural solutions and improvements to existing architectures.
• May lead or supervise a team of technical personnel., * Applicable education code laws, regulations, and guidelines related to cyber security
• Limitations of information technology hardware, software and services Interdependencies of technologies
• Project management methodologies
• Internet applications such as e-mail, internet, netnews, etc.
• Security controls for networking devices, operating systems, application, web, and cloud- based solutions
• Principles and techniques of IT architecture and infrastructure

Also, the ideal candidate would have the ability to:

• Manage multiple large projects simultaneously
• Develop, plan, and implement short and long-range goals Integrate and collaborate successfully with peers
• Formulate and express ideas clearly and effectively in writing and orally Set priorities and successfully complete tasks in a timely manner
• Analyze and interpret materials and problems involving rules, procedures, documentation, and related matters
• Maintain effective relationships with District personnel and representatives of manufacturers and other organizations
• Motivate and lead employees
• Transform business requirements into IT systems architecture

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in electrical engineering, mathematics, computer science, data science, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Qualifying experience in addition to that listed below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis provided that graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency is met.
• An advanced degree in systems management, engineering, or computer science is preferable., SPECIAL NOTES: A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation., * Cloud Infrastructure
• Cybersecurity
• Collaboration
• Applications
• Network

Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: 24 days each year.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world - ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.