Development System Architect

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines.  AGO leadership strives to maintain an inclusive workplace.  We begin by being an equal opportunity employer, a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path.  Staff can join and lead employee resource groups, participate in online or in-person events discussing society’s impact on our services and workplace, and learn about different cultures and experiences.

Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.

The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2).

AGO#\: 24-11-186

Background Check Info:

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test

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At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of undergraduate core program or associate degree in computer science, information systems, mathematics, or related field, or equivalent work experience, and minimum 8 yrs. combined work experience in network, database, server, or storage administration. 

-Or 2 years of exp. as an Infrastructure Specialist 3;

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Preferred Qualifications:

-5+ years of experience in software development and architecture.

-Proven experience in developing applications using C# and the .NET framework.

-Demonstrated experience in creating architecture diagrams and technical design documents.

-Experience working closely with security, infrastructure and development teams to ensure robust architecture solutions.

-A deep understanding of Microsoft development architecture with a focus on the C# language. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing secure, efficient, and scalable solutions, and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Job Skills\: Information Technology, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Analyzation

The Development System Architect will play a pivotal role in designing and developing system architectures for various applications. This role focuses on creating comprehensive architecture diagrams, ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient solutions, and collaborating closely with development, infrastructure, and project teams. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is 30 E. Broad St., Columbus. The duties for this position include but are not limited to: 

• Develop and implement architecture solutions using Microsoft development frameworks with a primary focus on C#.
• Design and create detailed architecture diagrams that include networking, security, and compliance components.
• Collaborate with App Security and Compliance team to gain approval for development processes and ensure adherence to security best practices and regulatory standards.
• Assist in creating design documents for development and project teams, with clear documentation of compliance and security considerations.
• Conduct reviews of existing architecture and recommend secure, scalable, and compliant improvements.
• Stay updated with the latest technology, security, and compliance trends to ensure cutting-edge solutions.
• Understand the lifecycle of technological components & frameworks and communicate recommendations to ensure AGO systems are not vulnerable to end-of-life, insecure, unsupported or otherwise outdated technology.

Knowledge and Skills Needed:

• Proficiency in C# and .NET framework, with a strong understanding of Microsoft development architecture and related technologies.
• Expertise in creating architecture diagrams using tools like Microsoft Visio or similar, including networking, interface, and security components.
• Knowledge of security best practices, regulatory standards, and experience working with App Security and Infrastructure teams.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with developers, project stakeholders, and non-technical teams.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems while ensuring solutions align with compliance requirements and best practices.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.