Senior Information Technology Architect; Cybersecurity

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Description

Performs as a technical project leader of highly complex application system development, network infrastructure, or enhancement projects and/or multiple application support teams, which may include various Metro Information Technology personnel, technical contractors, consultants or other internal or external entities.

This position is responsible for designing and guiding secure, scalable, and resilient enterprise technology architectures. The Senior Information Technology Architect partners with cross-functional teams to define standards, architectural patterns, and technology roadmaps that align enterprise capabilities with business objectives.

The role evaluates emerging technologies, leads complex architecture and design reviews, and serves as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for enterprise cybersecurity architecture decisions.

Interviews are projected to be scheduled for the week of March 23, 2026. These dates are subject to change. We encourage you to monitor your  profile and emails for the latest updates.

• Manages entire application system development life cycle or network infrastructure life cycle
• Designs, runs, and manages continuous integration environments for build, automation, and release management
• Develops and maintains key agency Enterprise Application and Infrastructure products to include:
  Application Life Cycle Management (ALM) strategy, Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) processes and techniques
• Performs risk assessments, and develops and implements mitigation plans
• Defines, implements, documents and performs tests on security controls in complex applications and infrastructure environments
• Maintains the sensitivity and confidentiality of data and systems architecture environment
• Implements innovative solutions utilizing emerging technologies
• Translates business needs into technical solutions that will improve service quality and efficiency while meeting business objectives
• Creates technical designs based on functional specifications
• Manages full spectrum development in application or infrastructure design, configuration, testing and deployment on various platforms that adheres to industry best practices
• Manages efforts to improve application or infrastructure design, support, and practice development
• Provides technical assistance and performs end user troubleshooting for bug fixes and highly complex technological enhancements
• Supports integrations between various IT platforms and enterprise architecture
• Oversees technical personnel and ensures that required reports and documents produced are accurate and reliable
• Oversees software development and enhancement, and provides production support for business application systems on behalf of client departments
• Sets guidelines and exercises leadership skills to establish and meet target dates on large and highly-complex projects involving multiple systems
• Maintains responsibility for analysis, design and implementation of projects as assigned, including complex and highly specialized applications
• Conducts the most complex programming, system analysis, and design of highly-complex systems using information system development methodology in a multi-platform infrastructure and environment
• Recommends approval of system designs and interacts with user managers and department users
• Diagnoses and resolves system problems, at the most complex levels, involving programming logic, interoperability between several technical components, and client interface
• Researches, identifies, and refers complex technical problems related to platform management, database administration, network connectivity and desktop support to the appropriate ITS operating unit for resolution
• Leads the preparation of project reports such as technical overviews, client recommendations, alternatives to business requirements, feasibility studies, project proposals, and requests for proposals for the purchase of new software and hardware
• Leads consultants in the…