Solutions Architect
The University of Texas at Arlington

Posting Number:

S05831P

Solutions Architect

Solutions Architect

OIT Enterprise Architecture

Arlington

Information Technology

Full-time

Standard

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

• With an understanding of the 24/7 support nature of IT.

External and Internal

Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

Funding expected to continue

Monthly

Yes

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits

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The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

The Solutions Architect will serve as a pivotal team member in shaping and implementing our organization's technology and business strategies. Under general supervision, analyzes requests and addresses problems of systems integration, compatibility, and multiple platforms. Responsible for technical solutions. Performs feasibility analysis on potential future projects to management. Responsible for the technical correctness and completeness of the integrated system design.

Software Purchase Evaluation

• Review and evaluate software deployments and integrations are aligned with OIT architecture, security and compliance standards.
• Interacts with internal customers, vendors and procurement staff to gather technical requirements and consult with OIT staff to determine feasibility and approval for implementation.

• Works closely with OIT Program Management and the delivery team to support implementation and operationalization of the required application according to OIT standards.
• Works closely with OIT staff during implementation and delivery to provide expertise and troubleshooting as required.
• Ensure that the implemented solution follows all standard OIT process and maintains a high-level documentation throughout the delivery process and hand off to operations.
• Reviews proposed changes and makes recommendations as needed as part of the ongoing application lifecycle and OIT Change Management process.

• Define and maintain guiding principles to ensure consistency and efficiency across the enterprise.
• Establish and maintain the framework and processes for enterprise application lifecycle management.
• Consult with stakeholders and peers on enterprise system design, procurement, implementation, management, and documentation.
• Review and advise on designs of proposed, active, and completed implementation projects.

• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and facilitate collaboration between different departments within the organization.
• Establish and maintain standards for application documentation (runbook, playbook, functional specification).

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Seven (7) years of related experience in IT.

• Advanced degree in educational technology, computer technology or a related field.
• Experience with network and application deployment in a higher education environment.
• Knowledge and experience with deploying and managing enterprise applications.
• Demonstrated experience working as part of a large project in an advisory or expert role.
• Project management experience.

• Articulate in written and verbal communication.
• Professional listening skills.
• Prioritizes, balances, and manages multiple efforts effectively.
• Proficient in problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship abilities.
• Exhibits a high level of professionalism; adapts in dynamic environments.
• Excellent understanding of IT concepts and current IT trends.
• Knowledge of and experience working with customer and industry-specific requirements
• Knowledge of computing in a large enterprise environment including networking, PC support, cloud infrastructure, web publishing, database systems, and software development processes.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

All Information Technology staff - regardless of their unique position - are expected to perform their assigned duties in a manner consistent with professional standards, with full awareness of responsibilities toward managing personal and institutional data, with priority regard to delivering customer service, with an understanding of the 24/7 nature of IT and the responsibilities that creates for them as individuals, and in a constructive and effective collaboration with colleagues.

Specific job requirements or physical location of positions allocated to this classification render the position security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215 Texas Education Code.

The job duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties/responsibilities performed and are not meant to be exclusive to the job. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

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Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.