Information Systems Architects

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Open Date 10/05/2026 Requisition Number PRN46405B Job Title Information Systems Architects Working Title Information Systems Architects Career Progression Track P00 Track Level P5 - Expert, P4 - Advanced, P3 - Career, P2 - Developing FLSA Code Computer Employee Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

8am-5pm MT Monday - Friday

VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00822 - University Analytics & Institutional Reporting Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 80000-130000 Close Date 01/05/2027 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

Information Systems Architects

Design, implement, and maintain the organization's information systems and IT infrastructure. Provide an architectural framework for information system development, maintenance, and enhancement efforts. Understand user and process requirements and ensure those requirements can be achieved through high quality deliverables. Work closely with developers and engineers to develop road maps for applications, align development plans, and to ensure effective integration among information systems and the IT infrastructure. Monitor technological advancements to ensure that solutions are continuously improved, supported, and aligned with industry and company standards as well as emerging business requirements. Understand the interactions between systems, applications, and services within the environment, and evaluate the impact of changes or additions. Analyze systems and perform usability testing to ensure performance and reliability, enhance scalability, and meet security requirements.

Learn more about the great benefits of working for University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test and deploy cloud architecture in AWS to support UAIR operations.
• Serve as the cloud architect subject-matter expert for UAIR.
• Configure and manage UAIR VPC and other networking configurations in AWS.
• Work closely with the data management team ETL to deploy AWS ETL services such as Glue, AirFlow, Step functions, Lamda etc.
• Manage infrastructure for an on-premises Tableau Server - connecting to AWS data.
• Work closely with UIT to establish and maintain a secure platform. Configure and deploy AWS IAM roles and polices to enable secure access.
• Enable and support UAIR operations in AWS SageMaker Unified Studio.
• Ensure redundancy and backup for all services.
• Use prior knowledge and creativity to troubleshoot and solve technical issues as they arise.
• Keep up to date with developments on current cloud computing solutions and processes.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Information Systems Architect, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Information Systems Architect, III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.

Information Systems Architect, IV: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

Information Systems Architect, V: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 10 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 8 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Proven track record of successfully migrating large-scale, on-premise relational databases to AWS
• Experience and acumen to move complex data transformation projects forward under minimal supervision.
• Experience in a higher education setting
• Experience with PeopleSoft data, Tableau, Lucid Chart, and/or similar ERP systems, visualization and diagramming tools.
• A Master's degree in MIS or related field

Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your highest level of completed education?

• None

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctorate Degree

• • How many years of related work experience do you have?

• Less than 6 years

• 6 years or more, but less than 9 years

• 9 years or more, but less than 12 years

• 12 years or more, but less than 15 years

• 15 years or more

• Indicate your level of knowledge/expertise in Advanced SQL, ETL, data analysis, and data modeling:

• None

• Minimal

• Moderate

• Extensive

• How many years of direct work experience in an AWS cloud environment do you have?

(Open Ended Question)

• Do you live in, or are you willing to relocate to Utah prior to start?

(Open Ended Question)

• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter