Instructional Systems Architect

Job title: Instructional Systems Architect

Company: State of Colorado

Job description: This is a grant-funded position with an expected end date of June 30, 2026. Extension opportunities are dependent on future funding.
To Apply Click on Link:Who We Are
With three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek.One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment-one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values-along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.Who You Are
As the Instructional Systems Architect, you will implement solutions in order to provide a consistent student experience throughout the networking and cybersecurity programs. You will be responsible for hardware and software necessary to provide virtual learning environments essential to the development of skills in networking, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.This position does have the opportunity to work remotely occasionally, but does require a strong on-campus presence and will need to travel to all three FRCC campuses.Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment.SALARY: $85,000-$90,000/annuallyBENEFITS:SELECTION PROCESS: Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of December 2, 2024. This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions.Preliminary screening will be made on the basis of completed application package submitted by candidate. In your application please include a resume and cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with requirements, qualification and responsibilities of the Instructional Systems Architect.
Primary Duties

• Continually monitor and enhance the performance, capacity, integrity, usability, and availability for an isolated, specialized computer infrastructure.
• Respond to requests from Faculty and Instructors for assistance in the setup, configuration, and use of the servers, workstations, and networking of this instructional environment.
• Design and configure virtualized server and networking infrastructure and related database management.
• Research, recommend and configure hardware, software, network solutions, and business applications for this specialized environment.
• Provide end user and application support directly related to an isolated, specialized teaching environment.
• Monitor, assess, and mitigate security-related issues relating to the server, workstation, network, and applications contained in the environment.
• Configure and document new implementations and approaches to service offerings.

Required Competencies

• Mission, Vision & Values: Embraces the mission, vision and values of FRCC. Understands the importance of the work that you do to support institutional goals.
• Student Centeredness: Places the student at the center of your work. Adopts a philosophy that makes the ability to serve the student the cornerstone of the work that you do.
• Mentoring & Coaching: Provides mentoring and coaching to others and seeks mentoring and feedback to improve own performance.
• Data Usage: Looks at the data within the department, paying particular attention to what the data shows about the department’s performance and student impact. Works with the next level supervisor to brainstorm changes that can be implemented to improve a program or service that the department provides.
• Cultural Self-Awareness: Willing to examine own beliefs and acknowledge own biases and how they have impacted or may impact the ability to serve students and work with other members of the FRCC community.
• Cultural Competence: Recognize the need to become knowledgeable about the ways to communicate and support students and employees of other backgrounds. Change approach to reflect the new learning.
• Equity Mindedness: Learn to view department operations through an equity lens. Be willing to call attention to processes that lead to inequity in serving students and working within a team. Understand the College’s equity goals and how the role supports FRCC’s ability to achieve those goals.
• System Design: Ability to design and document high-level system architecture. Understanding of system components, modules, and their interactions.
• Communication Skills: Clear communication of technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including developers and business analysis.
• Security Knowledge: Understanding of security principles and the ability to design secure systems. Familiarity with encryption, authentication, and authorization protocols.
• Accessibility Standards: Familiarity with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and ensuring systems comply with these standards. Testing and validating system accessibility for users with diverse needs.

Qualifications
Required Education/Training & Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer system technology or related field (experience may be substituted for formal education on a year-for-year basis)
• At least three years professional experience in computer systems technology, business applications and/or network management with increasing responsibility.
• Three years of professional experience in a combination of current industry technologies including at least five of the following:
• VMware Vsphere/Vcenter administration
• Linux system administration (desktop)
• Windows Server administration (desktop)
• Network experience (both physical and software-defined)
• Network design and engineering, network design and management theory, problem analysis / troubleshooting hardware / software LAN
• Scripting and automation experience – familiarity with Windows and Linux systems (PowerShell, Python)
• Automated deployment, updating, and configuration management
• TCP/IP switching, routing (virtual and physical)
• Enterprise storage infrastructure
• Active Directory
• GPO Management
• Orchestration and provisioning tools
• Virtualization software (such as: VMWare, Citrix, Hyper-V, vSphere, vCenter, and ESX 4.x/5.x+)
• End-point automation such as SCCM, InTune, Puppet
• Remote access management
• ID management concepts and applications

Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC.
Apply for Benefit-Eligible EmployeesGroup Health Benefits
If you are an APT, staff, or faculty and are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first day you officially begin active employment. FRCC offers a variety of family-friendly benefits designed to support your physical, emotional and financial health, including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Community or School Volunteer Leave
• Leave of Absence Options
• College Invest 529

Additional information regarding benefits can be found at .Retirement
FRCC employees contribute to , which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado. PERA is the 21st largest public pension plan in the United States and is a substitute for Social Security; FRCC employees do not contribute to Social Security. PERA eligible employees are required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the pension. Student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA.FRCC and the State of Colorado also offer three tax-deferred supplemental investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.Tuition Reimbursement
Education and the success of you and your dependents is a priority at Front Range Community College. We encourage you to develop job skills and abilities which will benefit you as well as our College. Eligible employees, their eligible dependents, and domestic partners may enroll in credit courses at any of the 13 system community colleges.Professional Development Opportunities
FRCC offers a variety of professional development opportunities to create possibilities for your career and life. We are building a learning community where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking and expand your capabilities.Flexible Work Arrangements
Front Range offers a variety of flexible work arrangements based on departments and positions. Please ask if this is an opportunity for this role.Employee Assistance Program
Our employee assistance program (EAP) services are available to you and your household members at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP). These confidential services offered to support the wellbeing of both you and your family members include counseling, professional coaching, webinars, mediation, financial assistance, and more. For more information, please visit .BenefitHub
As a State of Colorado employee, you will have access to the BenefitHub website where you will find a variety of local and national discounts.

Expected salary: $85000 – 90000 per year

Location: Fort Collins, CO

Job date: Tue, 19 Nov 2024 23:37:29 GMT

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