Information Technology Solutions Architect II

Posting Close Date

Applicants must submit their completed application by 08-29-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST

Application and Special Instructions

As part of the application process, all applicants are required to submit a chronological resume.

Applications submitted without both a chronological resume will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration.

This position is based on-site at a City of Tucson facility. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available at this time.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be evaluated and scored based on their relevant education, experience, and training, as outlined in the job bulletin.

The highest-scoring applicants will be invited to participate in a virtual interview via Microsoft Teams.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Virtual interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of September 8, 2026, and will be conducted via Microsoft Teams (available as a free download).

Hiring interviews, if applicable, may be conducted on-site at the City of Tucson Information Technology Department in Tucson, Arizona on the week of September 14, 2026.

The City of Tucson does not provide visa sponsorship.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Relocation expenses will not be be provided for this position.

Candidates are responsible for all costs associated with relocating to the Tucson area, if applicable.

Candidates who are placed on the Civil Service Eligibility List and receive a contingent offer of employment must successfully complete the following: An extensive background investigation, including local, state, and national criminal history and fingerprint checks.

* The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) certification must be obtained within twelve (12) months of hire or prior to the completion of the probationary period and must be maintained throughout employment in this position. Additionally, the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Architect certification is strongly encouraged.

Recruiter Contact Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Liliana Almeraz at (520) 837-4303 or Liliana.Almeraz@tucsonaz.gov.

Position Specific Summary

The Information Technology (IT) Solutions Architect II at the City of Tucson’s Information Technology Department is responsible for leading enterprise architecture initiatives and establishing IT standards. This role ensures that technology solutions align with business objectives while minimizing technical debt and operational risk. The position translates complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions by developing roadmaps, principles, and standards that support the City’s current and future technology vision. The IT Solutions Architect II may lead large-scale architecture efforts, mentor other IT architects, and provide strategic guidance to stakeholders in making informed technology decisions.

Work is performed under the supervision of the IT Administrator. This position does not supervise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Shapes and steers Information Technology (IT) architecture direction by aligning enterprise architecture priorities to business strategy, value and measurable outcomes, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency.

• Converts stakeholder needs and strategic objectives into actionable architecture and technology guidance, evaluates trade-offs, conflicts, and risks, and advises leadership on how proposed solutions support the desired future operating model.

• Evaluates initiative investments to identify overlapping, conflicting, or redundant efforts and opportunities for technology consolidation.

• Delivers clear, confident communication of complex architectural concepts, analysis, and design decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Ensures that solutions comply with industry standards, regulations, and security best practices. Enforces and manages standards and governance for IT solutions in the City’s technical environment.

• Leads architecture design and solution delivery for large-scale or enterprise-wide initiatives. Mentors and provides technical guidance to other IT architects and may lead or direct work for junior IT architects.

• Performs other duties as assigned. Stays current on emerging trends and technologies within the architecture domain.

Working Conditions

Mostly office environment.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's degree

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