Cloud Solutions Architect II

Job Title : Cloud Solutions Architect II

Location: Austin, Texas (CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ON-SITE 2 or 3 DAYS PER WEEK IN AUSTIN, TX)

Projected Start Date: 11-04-2024

Projected End Date: 11-07-2025

Rate: only W2

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Creates a well-informed Microsoft M365, Power Platforms, and Azure strategy.
• Caretaker of the low-code Power Platforms strategy, communicate and coordinate effort of CoE governance team, and ensures the Microsoft Power Platform strategy is aligned with the organizational goals.
• Administers and manages the Microsoft Power Platform per the established environmental strategy, setting up policies, managing users, managing capacity, and licensing.
• Continuously updates the CoE releases and manages the TxDOT Governance Hub for Power Platform.
• Implements corresponding Power Platform changes to support and ensures that new designs conform to standards and guidelines; are consistent, normalized, and perform as required; and are secure from unauthorized access or update.
• Reviews changes, realizing their impacts on M365 and Power Platform architecture, and ensures that the impacts are communicated to appropriate parties.
• Establishes measures to chart progress related to the completeness and quality for enterprise usage; and to improve performance.
• Communicate and collaborate in a professional and timely manner.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Work closely with the Cloud Team for extended capability through the use of Azure services deployed with TxDOT Power Platform landing zone
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities for team members.
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement through the establishment of a community of practice.
• Establish governance frameworks to ensure compliance with organizational policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements as they relate to Power Platform.

Minimum Years of Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in a leadership role focused on Microsoft technologies.
• 4 - 7 years of SharePoint Online and/or Microsoft Power Platform administration.
• 4 -7 years of cloud computing, SaaS, and enterprise IT architecture.
• 4 -7 years of experience with Azure services and integration with other Microsoft products.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to drive digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

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