Cloud and Things is a leading provider of IT solutions in the public sector. We are dedicated to delivering results and solving complex challenges for our clients. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the world, who are driven by a sense of purpose, and who are committed to excellence. Our team thrives on collaboration, innovation, and delivering high-quality projects that have a significant impact on the public sector's IT landscape.

　　Overview: We are seeking an Enterprise Architect with specialized expertise and critical knowledge in IT Governance to assist with designing and establishing an IT Governance approach, roadmap, and other related products. Providing expertise in the area of enterprise systems and data architecture, process improvement, and supporting the development of strategic vision and cross-divisional transformation.

　　Initial Areas of Focus:

　　Assessment of current IT Governance structure.

　　Capture and assess IT governance practices, policies, and structures.

　　Identify strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

　　Development of IT Governance MVP and roadmap.

　　Outline the IT governance approach and identify standards (e.g., COBIT, who, what, when, where, why, and how), best practices, policies, procedures, etc., that should be recommended for adoption and implementation.

　　Help create a phased roadmap for IT Governance that identifies the MVP and what follows it.

　　Help to develop the IT Policy Index and support identification of policy gaps that should be prioritized for development in collaboration with state staff.

　　Create information assets and training materials related to improving and maturing IT Governance capabilities.

　　CMS Certification Compliance Strategies:

　　Help to formulate approach for measurement and strategic management of compliance with federal CMS MITA regulations, including assessment of fiscal risk associated with gaps and plans.

　　Identify foundational mechanisms to support ongoing gap assessment and mitigation (e.g., MITA architecture compliance toolkit).

　　Required Expertise:

　　Expertise in IT Governance Frameworks:

　　Knowledge of IT Governance frameworks and standards: COBIT, ITIL, and ISO/IEC 38500.

　　Ability to tailor approaches to adopting best practices to fit the specific needs of clients.

　　Understanding of current IT technologies, IT governance trends and best practices.

　　Planning and Implementation:

　　Strong strategic planning abilities to develop and implement effective IT Governance approaches.

　　Experience in creating actionable and phased roadmaps.

　　Ability to support or train staff through transitions and new processes.

　　Ability to assess technology impacts on governance and operational efficiency.

　　Strong communication skills, verbal and technical writing, and ability to translate IT Governance topics effectively to varying audiences with expertise and understanding of this topic.

　　Analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities to evaluate current IT governance structure, bodies, forums, and identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations around priority.

　　Familiarity with state and federal regulatory requirements, especially those relevant to MITA, HIPAA, HI-TECH, etc.

　　Experience with Jira and Confluence.

　　Cloud and Things comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.