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IT Architect Intermediate

Date Posted: Oct 2, 2025

Requisition ID: 466568

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT):

The Indiana Office of Technology provides cost-effective, secure, consistent, reliable enterprise-technology services to our partner agencies so that they can better serve our mutual customer, the Hoosier taxpayer. IOT will also act as the technology and solution enabler for the State, helping its partner agencies achieve business objectives and innovation.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $79,118 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Use our Compensation Calculator (https://in.accessgov.com/spd/Forms/Page/spd/compensation-calculator/) to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are:

+ Implement strategic plans for information technology system and design infrastructure; provide operational input on plans and designs to senior staff.

+ Strong knowledge of project requirements, implementation methods, and information technology systems and tools.

+ Advises senior staff on operational and architectural constraints, including project timelines, resources, scope, and potential risks.

+ Supports senior staff in risk analysis and threat mitigation activities, providing technical guidance to lead participants with a focus on security architecture.

+ Provides input, data, and analysis on standards for the information technology database structure for the enterprise and/or at the organization level.

+ Assists with development of methods and practices for architecture strategy development, communication, and visualization; implements methods and practices at the enterprise or organization level.

+ Supports leadership with the selection of technology tools, systems, or vendors related to processing, data storage, data access, applications development, and other operational information technology elements, while offering technical leadership alongside the senior architect. Demonstrates a deep understanding of business needs and contributes to creating blueprints for robust, scalable, and secure information technology solutions.

+ Provides input, data, and analysis to support IT architectural decision-making impacting one or more organizations in the state enterprise.

+ Provides input, data, and analysis to support IT architectural standard development and assess the impact of those standards on budget constraints, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements.

+ Provides input, data, and analysis to senior/enterprise architects regarding the development and prioritization of IT projects, with an emphasis on aligning project delivery with technology priorities.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

Credentials:

+ a Bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of experience, or

+ an Associate’s degree with 4-5+ years of experience, or

+ at least 7-8+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.

+ Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

Additional qualifications:

+ Thorough knowledge of computer hardware/software capabilities and configurations.

+ Thorough knowledge of IT policies, procedures, standards, and techniques used in the development of enterprise/network architecture and/or operational IT/security.

+ Knowledge of the documentation of IT/security strategy, policy, and procedures, with emphasis on identifying best practices and making recommendations.

+ Experience with/knowledge of business drivers, operational needs, and architectural goals used to develop clear, comprehensive data, technical, and/or product architecture.

+ Experience managing or working with projects or processes featuring competing deadlines, resources, or other constraints.

+ Experience providing guidance to senior staff on cost, budget, or other operational impacts related to IT mission.

+ Experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders, with emphasis on successful communication and customer service.

+ Ability to provide input, data, and analysis to senior staff in the development and/or implementation of architectural, operational, and compliance standards.

+ Knowledge of current and emerging information technology and security standards.

+ Ability to research and document findings.

+ Effective communication skills, with emphasis on providing customer service and guidance to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

+ Effective problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

+ Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

+ Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

+ Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

+ Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

+ Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

+ A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

+ 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

+ Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

+ Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

+ 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years

+ Education Reimbursement Program

+ Group life insurance

+ Referral Bonus program

+ Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

+ Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

+ Free Parking for most positions

+ Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

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