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Job Description INFO SYS ANL 4 Working Title Lead Banner Infrastructure Architect
Job Code 000499 Grade 25
Department Name Architect, Policy, Security - D02046 Department Head
Supervisor Effective Date 01/08/2018
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Generic Scope
Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues / problems without precedent and / or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.

Custom Scope
Applies advanced IT professional concepts and campus / medical center / OP objectives to resolve highly complex issues in one or more IT areas of specialization where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Recommends and may select methods, techniques and evaluation criteria to obtain results.

Department Custom Scope
Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the Lead Banner Infrastructure Architect will work with systems administrators, database analysts, application administrators and business functional partners to lead the design and implementation of infrastructure supporting UC Riverside's student information system (SIS) based on Ellucian Banner. The Lead Banner Infrastructure Architect will be responsible for ensuring that the implementation follows best practices and delivers the appropriate performance necessary to support all users.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Advanced degree. Preferred

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Independently manages systems and services for a large facility comprising multiple, highly integrated systems or campus/medical center/OP-wide and/or institution-wide scope and makes recommendations for purchase or upgrade of new computer hardware, software and services. Performs complex and advanced analysis to acquire, install, modify and support operating systems, software, databases, utilities and/or tools. Develops, applies and manages highly complex security configurations.
  • Works with Systems Administration team to ensure that all components of the Ellucian Banner system including application servers, database servers, and batch servers are tuned and running properly.
25
Designs, develops, modifies, debugs, deploys and evaluates highly complex software and scripts. Initiates, analyzes, designs and applies highly complex data sources. Plans and directs key activities in release management process. Oversees process and develops standards for migration of software from test to production.
  • Works with campus DevOps teams to implement automation in deploying key Ellucian Banner software components in dev, test, and production.
15
Initiates, designs or modifies highly complex systems, processes and procedures where standardized policies or procedures may not exist. Creates highly technical specifications for systems with broad impact at a campus/medical center/OP or within a large organization. Performs highly complex analysis of unit and user needs, documentation of requirements, and translation into proper system and process requirement specifications.
10
Researches, recommends and designs large and complex campus/medical center/OP-wide and/or institution-wide adoptions, deployments and technology transitions.
  • Continually keeps up with Ellucian technology roadmap and anticipates changes in technology stack to support these new products.
10
Develops full data/information documentation for highly complex small- and medium-size projects. Performs complex data management or resource research and studies for a variety of constituents; plans metadata acquisition for sets of unstructured data objects. Coordinates reviews of data models and data definitions. Develops both conceptual and detailed data models for projects. Initiates and designs for diverse data and data systems. Initiates, designs and implements detailed interfaces between computer systems. Initiates, designs, executes and sustains metadata for collections of digital objects.
5
Applies advanced concepts in working on database projects of campus/medical center/OP-wide and/or multi-institutional scope.
  • Using knowledge of Ellucian Banner database best practices for all Ellucian Banner products including BI tools like Cognos and the operational data store (ODS), works with Database Administration and Systems Administration teams to ensure proper implementation.
25
Understands and applies industry practices, community standards and department/unit policies and procedures in depth. May serve as technical lead for multiple projects of moderate to broad scope. May lead a team of IT professionals. Implements and maintains project plans.
  • Understands industry best practices related to the Ellucian Banner student information system and serves as the main technical lead during implementation, upgrades, polices, etc.
10

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
In-depth knowledge of various areas of IT. Broad knowledge of the IT environment. Required
Advanced skills associated with programming design, modification and implementation. Advanced knowledge of secure software development. Demonstrated ability to create software specifications. Required
Demonstrated advanced knowledge, skills and abilities associated with system problem identification and resolution. Knowledge necessary to design, set up, operate and correct malfunctions involving technology systems. Experience in incident response and digital forensics, including data collection, examination and analysis. Required
Advanced knowledge of business and process analysis functions. Knowledge of the design, development and application of technology and systems to meet business needs. Required
Demonstrated experience with database administration. Advanced knowledge of database management systems and standards. Knowledge relating to highly complex database system design. Advanced database querying and modeling skills working with moderately complex databases. Knowledge of conceptual database design. Skills necessary to develop procedures and standards relating to database management systems. Skills associated with implementing database enhancements that improve performance and reliability of the system at the software, hardware and operating system level. Required
Familiarity with logical data design and data mapping or data conversion. Required
Advanced knowledge of computer security tools, best practices and policies including demonstrated experience securing server-based software. Advanced knowledge of computer security tools, best practices and policies including demonstrated experience securing server-based software. Demonstrated skill at analyzing and preventing security incidents of high complexity. Strong security skills for protecting the operating system, software, data and hardware. Required
Knowledge of test application code in client server environment. Required
Ability to write technical documentation in a clear and concise manner. Required
Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of how system management actions affect other systems, system users and dependent / related functions. Experience in data integration and the specification of data services. Ability to understand and model complex knowledge-intensive processes such as scholarly and research processes. Required
Familiarity with data quality and governance issues and requirements. Required
Technical skill to develop, implement and test disaster recovery functions using backup technologies. Required
Demonstrated project management skills. Required
Interpersonal skills sufficient to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner. Required
Works independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Ability to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrated skill leading technical teams, including organizing workflow and scheduling assignments. Ability to work independently on complex technical projects as well as on a team of technical professionals and departmental decision-makers. Required

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement
Must pass a background check. Required
Travel may be required for development and training opportunities, as well as systemwide meetings. Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions
  • Travel
  • Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours

Level of Supervision Received
Direction

Environment

Working Environment
UC Intellicenter

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : NA
  • Sit : Constantly
  • Squat : NA
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Crawl : NA
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Climb : NA

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Frequently
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: No

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