Assistant Manager Information Services - Cloud ...

NY HELP No Agency Insurance Fund, State Title Assistant Manager Information Services - Cloud Architect Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary Grade NS Bargaining Unit M/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented) Salary Range From $119283 to $149681 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class Travel Percentage 5% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.50 Workday From 9 AM To 5 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? Yes County New York Street Address 199 Church St City New York State NY Zip Code 10007 Duties Description Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Assistant Director ofInformation Technology Servies, the Assistant Manager of Information Services - Cloud Architecture (AMISCA) will provide strategic leadership within NYSIFu2019s Information Technology Services (ITS) department. Leading ITSu2019 Cloud Architecture projects, the AMISCA will drive NYSIFu2019s innovation and growth, ensuring cloud-based applications are managed efficiently and securely. The AMISCA will design cloud-based application management frameworks, ensure cloud infrastructure security and compliance, implement cloud management processes, and build cloud systems models and strategies. The AMISCA will improve and mature NYSIFu2019s cloud architecture models, reviewing and analyzing cloud infrastructure,planning future cloud deployments, and implementing solutions that help NYSIF satisfy their communication, data storage, security, and networking needs. The incumbent will make cloud-based application technology decisions, supervise the implementation of cloud system designs and develop high-performance cloud architects.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Strategic Leadership:u2022 Serve as the lead for cloud architecture advisory, collaborating with ITS managers and guiding cross-functional teams with cloud deployments.u2022 Lead the development and management of the Cloud Architecture program, developing a team dedicated to support cloud initiatives.u2022 Formulate and implement cloud systems management technology policies and standards, incorporating industry best practices.u2022 Oversee the creation and enforcement of cloud architecture standards and procedures.Operational Excellence:u2022 Conduct strategic cloud systems management IT evaluations and manage proof-of-concept projects.u2022 Offer strategic cloud systems management IT guidance to executive and senior ITS management.Governance and Compliance:u2022 Oversee the assessment and tracking of exception requests to established cloud systems management technology.u2022 Oversee the maintenance of cloud architecture offerings within the ITS Technical Service Catalog.u2022 Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them.u2022 Ensure that cloud management solutions adhere to security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.Advisory and Support:u2022 Provide assessment, guidance, and recommendations for purchases that include cloud services.u2022 Develop and oversee upkeep of cloud resource tracking.u2022 Support business stakeholders, cloud architects, and service owners with mentoring and guidance.u2022 Perform the full range of supervisory duties.Strategic Development:u2022 Collaborate across ITS teams to maintain and evolve cloud systems IT roadmaps.u2022 Establish and uphold cloud systems management IT standards that drive consistency in innovation.u2022 Work with operational teams to develop business metrics that support and enhance NYSIFu2019s cloud systems management security and strategic initiative alignment.u2022 Drive continuous improvement in cloud management solution architecture processes and practices. Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance cloud management solution quality. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: u2022 Ten (10) years of broad information technology (IT) experience, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of software engineering, cloud engineering, or other cloud-related specialty and its application within large-scale organizations, includingo At least seven (7) years of focused experience in cloud-based applications solution architecture, with a track record of leading and developing cloud architecture programs, ANDo Three (3) years of supervisory-level or two (2) years of managerial-level experience in cloud architecture, cloud engineering, or a related technical field.Substitutions: A degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field may substitute for the broad IT experience as outlined below:u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree may substitute for three years of experience.u2022 Masteru2019s degree may substitute for an additional one year of experience.u2022 Doctorate may substitute for an additional two years of experience.Please be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees. Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position. NYSIF is not currently enrolled in eVerify, which is a requirement for certain types of employment verifications.Preferred Qualifications:u2022 Relevant cloud architecture certification, including but not limited to:o Arcitura Certified Cloud Architecto AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional)o Google Professional Cloud (GPC) Architecto IBM Certified Solution Architecto Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect (Expert)u2022 Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring and developing teams ofcloud-based technology professionals. u2022 Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and execution skills.u2022 Proven experience in fostering innovation and driving cloud-based application technological advancement in alignment with business goals.u2022 Experience in collaborating across multiple organizational levels and departments to drive consensus and deliver results.u2022 Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engageeffectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.u2022 Strong problem-solving abilities with expertise in diagnosing complexissues across multiple cloud systems, efficiently identifying root causes, anddeveloping effective solutions.u2022 Proven expertise in software engineering and DevOps principles, including knowledge of DevOps workflows and tools, such as Github, containers, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipeline. Additional Comments Please note the following New York State Civil Service employment information:u2022 Jurisdictional classification: Exemptu2022 Bargaining unit: M/Cu2022 Civil Service title: Assistant Manager Information ServicesFringe Benefits: u2022 Competitive compensation.u2022 Future career growth potential. u2022 Open and supportive team-based environment.u2022 Plentiful vacation, personal, and sick leave accruals. u2022 Paid state and federal Holidays.u2022 Full medical, vision, and dental. u2022 Retirement options. u2022 Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).u2022 Possibility of telecommuting, flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules.About NYSIFNYSIF is the largest workers' compensation insurer in New York State and among the ten largest nationwide. NYSIF covers 2 million workers and insures 200,000 employers in New York State. NYSIF's mission is to guarantee the availability of workers' compensation, disability insurance and paid family leave at the lowest possible cost to New York employers while maintaining a solvent fund. Since its inception 110 years ago, NYSIF has fulfilled this mission by competing with other insurance carriers to ensure a fair marketplace while serving as a guaranteed source of coverage for employers that cannot secure coverage elsewhere. NYSIF strives to achieve the best health outcomes for injured workers and be an industry leader in price, quality, and service for New York employers. For more information, visit .NYSIF Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and InclusionThe New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) prioritizes and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our agency. NYSIF provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law. We believe that embracing our differences brings richness, new ideas and experiences to NYSIF, which energizes a creative and innovative work environment. We strive to foster a workplace where diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity for advancement. We are committed to investing the necessary resources and attention to improving the engagement, retention, and promotion of the extraordinary talent we have.Executive Order 31Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. NYSIF is proud to utilize best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and promote career advancement of individuals with disabilities. This includes special focus on current and prospective employees with the most significant disabilities, such as the use of supported employment, individual placement with support services, customized employment, the civil service sections 55/b and 55/c programs, internships, and job shadowing. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please send an email to NYSIFu2019s Reasonable Accommodations mailbox at . Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Telephone Fax 518-437-1618 Email Address Address Street PO Box 66699 City Albany State NY Zip Code 12205 Notes on Applying Please email your resume and cover letter to , indicating vacancy post number in subject line.

Created: 2025-10-27