Systems Architect
Job Description: The client is seeking an expert Systems Architect to support the Department of Transportation (DOT) Transportation Safety Management and Operations (TSMO) Technology Program. The role focuses on enterprise architecture strategy, IT/OT convergence, technology governance, cybersecurity alignment, and architecture modernization. The ideal candidate will translate organizational goals into enterprise technology strategies, define future-state architecture, establish standards and roadmaps, govern enterprise solutions, and guide secure interoperability across transportation systems.Key ResponsibilitiesTranslate business and strategic objectives into IT/OT architecture strategyDevelop enterprise architecture frameworks across business, data, application, and technology domainsDefine future-state enterprise architecture and technology roadmapsEstablish standards and principles for technology selection and integrationDesign IT/OT convergence strategies for interoperability and secure data flowGovern solution architecture alignment with enterprise standardsProvide architectural oversight to solution architects and project teamsManage enterprise technical debt and modernization initiativesCommunicate architecture vision and roadmap to leadershipSupport enterprise technology investment decisionsFacilitate collaboration between business and technical stakeholdersAdditional ResponsibilitiesSupport limited travel within the Capital District regionEnsure compliance with NDA, fingerprinting, and NY State Police background requirementsParticipate in annual state training and governance activitiesRequired SkillsEnterprise Architecture FrameworksIT/OT ArchitectureIT/OT ConvergenceCybersecurity ArchitectureIntegration TechnologiesTransportation Technology SystemsIoT & Real-Time SystemsStakeholder ManagementArchitecture GovernanceStrategic Planning & Technology RoadmapsServiceNow & Microsoft TechnologiesQualifications & Certifications84 months experience in IT Architecture including enterprise frameworks, cybersecurity, integration technologies, and infrastructure84 months experience in Operational Technology (OT) architecture in transportation systems72 months experience with IT/OT convergence and secure architecture integration72 months experience in transportation domain operations, safety regulations, and traffic management48 months experience stakeholder management and translating business objectives into technology roadmaps48 months leadership experience working across technical and non-technical teams