What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems (Solutions) Architect Level II position at First Genesis?
Company Description
First Genesis offers expertise and services that help business and technology leaders yield maximum value from their IT organization. Our products and services improve the alignment of business and IT strategies, the delivery of IT solutions, the management of supplier chains, and the protection of sensitive data.
Our experienced technology management consultants provide creative and actionable solutions that facilitate the sharing of information between organizations, communities, and individuals. First Genesis consultants draw upon a considerable store of experience in management and technology and are recognized subject matter experts in the Healthcare and Oil and Gas IT industries.
The two complementary, interrelated divisions of First Genesis allow us to provide our customers with the best solutions possible. Our professional services division, which includes our Consulting Services group, focuses on projects that serve clients with complex problems requiring innovative technical solutions. The technical challenges identified by the professional services division fuel the work of the other crucial division of First Genesis – product solutions.
Once First Genesis has identified a customer’s need, groundbreaking products like our Mobius Health Information Services Exchange (MHISE) and Advanced Vendor Management System (AVMS) allow us to deliver effective technology solutions. The collaboration of our professional services and product solutions divisions allows us maximum efficiency and innovation in finding the right solutions for our clients.
First Genesis is nationally recognized in the Healthcare Industry and has membership in the Office for the National Coordinator for Healthcare IT at the Federal Healthcare Administration. Locally, First Genesis is a four-time recipient of the Fast Tech 50 award, given to the top fifty growing technology companies in the Houston area.
Job Description
Systems (Solutions) Architect Level II (N. Houston)
The ideal candidate will manage building systems that run the day-to-day functionality of the Houston locations, as well as other sites. This role has the opportunity to influence the management on the processes and technology introduced to the business line. The activities are not restricted to monitoring systems from behind a desk, but offer the chance to physically support and interact with facilities management on devices and systems found throughout the Campus, including underground and in the tunnels.
Technologies in scope of this assignment today:
• ICONICS - Building Automation System that allows facilities’ operators to monitor the health of all the equipment on the Houston Campus (e.g. backup diesel engines, HVAC system, etc.); Plans to expand services to other sites, such as Calgary & Dallas
• Houston Campus Traffic Control - Traffic Management System to monitor and track vehicle speed violations; Continuous improvement to an application built in-house with opportunity to convert an Access-based application to a more user-friendly web application
• Lake Management system - Monitors water levels in the Campus lakes in order to stay in compliance with government regulations
• Parking Management system - Parking System using sensor-based technology for parking availability across Campus; Plans to replace underlying software with a new solution
Qualifications
Desired Skills and Experience:
• Experience implementing Client/Server Architecture Applications
• MS SQL Server - Database Design, Reporting, Security, Stored Procedures, SSIS-based Integrations
• Microsoft Access - Front-End User Center Design & Backend Database/SQL
• Communication/Relationship Management
o Ability to communicate with management effectively
o Ability to translate technical speak into business speak
o Interactions with other organizations will be needed to successfully accomplish support work
o Influencing other groups to align on prioritized tasks
• Creative thinking - Ability to think outside the box and make recommendations/suggestions on technology and processes
Additional Information
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