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Solutions Architect

Hoover Institution, Stanford, California, United States

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Information Technology Services

Post Date 3 hours ago

Requisition # 106912

The Hoover Institution Library & Archives at Stanford University is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Solutions Architect. To ensure your application information is captured in our official files for immediate access to your resume, you must apply to http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu and in the key word search box, indicate Requisition #106912

A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration.

Working Title:** **Solutions Architect

**Job Title:** IT Systems Analyst 3

**Job Code:** 4803

**Grade:** K

**Exemption:** Exempt

**Salary Range:** $152,010-$179,801

**Term:** Continuing

**Work Arrangement:** Hybrid. Remote applicants will be considered.

**About Stanford University’s Hoover Institution:** The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace is a public policy research center devoted to the advanced study of economics, politics, history, and political economy—both domestic and foreign—as well as international affairs.

Founded in 1919 by Herbert Hoover before he became the thirty-first president of the United States, the Institution began as a repository of historical material gathered at the end of World War I. The library and archives have grown to be among the largest private repositories of documents on twentieth-century political and economic history. Over time the Institution expanded its mission from collecting archival material to conducting advanced research on contemporary history and economics and applying this scholarship to current public policy challenges.

With its eminent scholars and world-renowned library and archives, the Hoover Institution seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all humanity.

This position is part of the Library & Archives (L&A), which is a division of the Hoover Institution. L&A stewards one of the world’s largest collections related to war, revolution, peace, and political and economic freedom. Through preservation, digitization, and access initiatives, L&A supports a global community of researchers, educators, and the public.

A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Hoover Institution Library & Archives is seeking a Solutions Architect to join our Systems & Technology team. This position supports both day-to-day technical operations and long-term strategic planning, providing a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of infrastructure, applications, and digital transformation.

Reporting to the Head of Systems & Technology, the Solutions Architect will play a key role in supporting research and development efforts, analyzing hosting models, and helping modernize and evolve Hoover’s digital platform architecture. This is a hands-on technical role with a broad scope, ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex infrastructure problems while contributing to forward-looking system design.

CORE DUTIES*:

+ Partner with business management to define the appropriate technical solutions.

+ Support platform strategy and modernization efforts, including exploring and evaluating cloud hosting (e.g., AWS) and SaaS solutions.

+ Perform scheduling, task assignment, and review of work throughout the project and maintenance life cycle. Ensure work timeliness, cost management, and quality. Assist the project manager in developing project scope, schedule, and resources.

+ Provide status reports to business and information technology management.

+ Manage relationships and work efforts with the outsourcing providers.

+ Collaborate with peer managers to coordinate enterprise-wide integration requirements.

+ Collaborate with the integrations developer, applications engineer, external service providers, and technical stakeholders on application workflows and technical planning

+ Partner with external system administrators and application providers on server maintenance, patches, and configurations

+ Manage the analysis of business requirements, design, development and implementation of new systems and enhancement of existing systems. Coordinate work efforts for system enhancements and upgrades.

+ Coordinate production support, and provide application performance metrics to business partners and IT management.

+ Coordinate various testing efforts.

_* The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned._

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and ten years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Ability to manage and lead employees, including work assignments and prioritization, performance management, and employee development.

+ Strong capabilities in the following: functional analysis, fit/gap analysis, requirements documentation and process flow charting, presentation of options and solutions facilitation, issues analysis and resolution, coordination of user acceptance and sign-off, and business process improvement.

+ Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and methodologies.

+ Solid understanding of project management body of knowledge discipline.

+ Strong listening, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

+ Solid verbal and written communication skills.

+ Ability to work effectively with the entire suite of Microsoft Office products.

Preferred/Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Broad technical knowledge of systems, applications, and infrastructure

+ Familiarity with AWS or similar cloud environments

+ Experience with system administration and service management (especially in Windows and/or Linux environments)

+ Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively

+ Experience in higher education, libraries, or archival institutions is a plus

+ Experience with, or demonstrated ability to learn, digital preservation platforms (e.g., Libsafe, Archivematica, Rosetta)

+ Experience with, or demonstrated ability to learn, integrating library and archival systems

+ Experience with, or demonstrated ability to learn, digital repository architecture and workflows

+ Understanding of storage systems used in preservation (e.g., S3, SAN/NAS, tape backup)

+ Understanding of LOCKSS, dark archive models, and redundant storage planning

+ Proficiency in Python, Bash, or Java for scripting ingest pipelines and automation

Certifications and Licenses:

+ None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

+ Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.

+ Frequently sitting.

+ Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

+ Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.

_* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job._

WORKING CONDITIONS:

+ Work extended hours.

+ Add Desired

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University hasfive Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.

The expected pay range for this position is $152,010 to $179,801 per annum. if hybrid.

The expected pay range for this position is $118,580 to $160,100 per annum. if remote.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

WORK STANDARDS:

+ Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients as well as with external organizations.

+ Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

+ Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

_The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned._

_Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting acontact form._

_The Hoover Institution at_ _Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._

Additional Information

+ **Schedule: Full-time**

+ **Job Code: 4803**

+ **Employee Status: Regular**

+ **Grade: K**

+ **Requisition ID: 106912**

+ **Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible, Remote Eligible**