Information Systems Architects

Utah

Salt Lake City (UT)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 130,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

URS retirement plan

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking Information Systems Architects to design, implement, and maintain the university’s information systems and IT infrastructure. You will provide an architectural framework for development, collaborate with developers, and ensure integration across systems while meeting security standards.

You will design cloud architectures in AWS, configure networking, and deploy services like Glue, AirFlow, and SageMaker.

Qualifications

Equivalency statement allows higher education substitution for work experience.
For II level: bachelor’s +4 years or master’s +2 years of related work experience.
For III level: bachelor’s +6 years or master’s +4 years of related work experience.
For IV level: bachelor’s +8 years or master’s +6 years of related work experience.
For V level: bachelor’s +10 years or master’s +8 years of related work experience.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect preferred.
Experience migrating large-scale on-premise databases to AWS.
Experience with data transformation projects and higher education settings.
Familiarity with Tableau, PeopleSoft data, and visualization tools.

Responsibilities

Design, build, test and deploy cloud architecture in AWS for UAIR.
Serve as cloud architect subject-matter expert for UAIR.
Configure and manage UAIR VPC and networking in AWS.
Deploy AWS ETL services (Glue, AirFlow, Step Functions, Lambda).
Manage on-prem Tableau Server and AWS data connections.
Collaborate with UIT to maintain a secure platform and IAM policies.
Enable and support UAIR operations in AWS SageMaker Studio.
Ensure redundancy and data backup for services.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues; stay current with cloud innovations.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Cloud security

Data integration

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field

Master’s degree in MIS or related field

Tools

AWS

Glue

AirFlow

Step Functions

Lamda

Tableau

Lucid Chart

PeopleSoft data

Job description

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

8am-5pm MT Monday - Friday

VP Area

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department

Department 00822 - University Analytics & Institutional Reporting

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range 80000-130000

Close Date

Close Date 01/05/2027

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Information Systems Architects

Design, implement, and maintain the organization’s information systems and IT infrastructure. Provide an architectural framework for information system development, maintenance, and enhancement efforts. Understand user and process requirements and ensure those requirements can be achieved through high quality deliverables. Work closely with developers and engineers to develop road maps for applications, align development plans, and to ensure effective integration among information systems and the IT infrastructure. Monitor technological advancements to ensure that solutions are continuously improved, supported, and aligned with industry and company standards as well as emerging business requirements. Understand the interactions between systems, applications, and services within the environment, and evaluate the impact of changes or additions. Analyze systems and perform usability testing to ensure performance and reliability, enhance scalability, and meet security requirements.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Design, build, test and deploy cloud architecture in AWS to support UAIR operations.
Serve as the cloud architect subject-matter expert for UAIR .
Configure and manage UAIR VPC and other networking configurations in AWS .
Work closely with the data management team ETL to deploy AWS ETL services such as Glue, AirFlow, Step functions, Lamda etc.
Manage infrastructure for an on-premises Tableau Server - connecting to AWS data.
Work closely with UIT to establish and maintain a secure platform. Configure and deploy AWS IAM roles and polices to enable secure access.
Enable and support UAIR operations in AWS SageMaker Unified Studio.
Ensure redundancy and backup for all services.
Use prior knowledge and creativity to troubleshoot and solve technical issues as they arise.
Keep up to date with developments on current cloud computing solutions and processes.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Information Systems Architect, II: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Information Systems Architect, III : Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Information Systems Architect, IV: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Information Systems Architect, V: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

AWS Certified Solutions Architect
Proven track record of successfully migrating large-scale, on-premise relational databases to AWS
Experience and acumen to move complex data transformation projects forward under minimal supervision.
Experience in a higher education setting
Experience with PeopleSoft data, Tableau, Lucid Chart, and/or similar ERP systems, visualization and diagramming tools.
A Master’s degree in MIS or related field

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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