Office Automation Senior Architect (INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II, OPT W)
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Job Requisition ID: 47935
Posting Date: 06/24/2025
Closing Date: 07/08/2025
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 21166
Skill Option: Web Developer
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: (Eff. 7/1/25) $7,787/Monthly Full Range: $7,787 - $11,450/Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063
Merit Comp Code: None
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Proof of educational coursework is required. Acceptable proof of coursework includes unofficial transcripts, copies of official transcripts, account records (including screenshots) of academic coursework, and any similar documents created by an academic institution.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as the Office Automation Senior Architect performing complex professional and advisory functions including architecting, governing, planning, designing, documenting, deploying, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting development of State of Illinois websites, currently using Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Power Platform, as well as other products and services under the OAS realm, for enterprise level customers. In this role you will serve as a project lead administering and monitoring the Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Power Platform delivery to ensure the operational health of the Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Power Platform environment including availability, performance, interoperability, and reliability, as well as other products under the OAS realm. In addition, you will serve as primary support for scheduled and remedial maintenance and assist in architecting and coordinating project components such as project scheduling and assignments for complex projects including the planning of technical considerations. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!
As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
- Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
- 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
- 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
- 3 paid personal business days per year
- 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
- Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Essential Functions
- Under administrative direction, serves as the Office Automation Senior Architect for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) performing complex, professional, and advisory functions and services of a complex nature including architecting, governing, planning, designing, documenting, deploying, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting development of complex State of Illinois websites.
- Serves as a project team lead and coordinator on assigned complex IT projects.
- Evaluates and monitors tools and platform environments ensuring their operational health including availability, performance, interoperability, and reliability.
- Serves as primary support for scheduled and remedial maintenance of applications and platforms as assigned.
- Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology (IT) field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Web Services or a related Information Technology field.
Specialized Skills
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
- Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Web Services or a related Information Technology field.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
- Three (3) years of professional experience with architecture, governance, development, and configuration of complex applications within the Microsoft 365 environment, including integration with enterprise-level applications and solutions.
- Three (3) years of professional experience building enterprise applications, automated workflows, reports, and configurations utilizing Microsoft Power Platform (PowerBI, Power Automate, Power Apps) SharePoint, Teams, and One Drive.
- Three (3) years of professional experience leading complex IT related projects for a large scale private or public organization, including coordinating cross-functional teams and managing project timelines, resources, and deliverables.
- Three (3) years of professional experience administering and maintaining enterprise cloud platforms and tools, including Azure, Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Policies, Mobile Device Management (MDM), PowerShell scripting, and Microsoft Endpoint solutions.
- Three (3) years of professional experience utilizing development and analysis tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio, NET Framework, UML, process flow mapping, use case modeling, and change management methodologies.
- Ability to analyze and logically interpret complex data to identify operational or procedural issues and recommend effective solutions.
- Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, clients, and others.
- Ability to provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to teams or peers to achieve project and organizational goals.
Conditions of Employment
NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.
- Requires the ability to verify identity and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois
- Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
- Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
- Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.
- Requires the ability to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, short notice, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.
- Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
- Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
- The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Work Location: 300 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5041
Agency Contact: Tristan Molumby
Email: Tristan.J.Molumby@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.
Nearest Major Market: Springfield