Louisiana State University

IT Statewide Applications Architect (OTS/PSS # 50694132)

Louisiana State University • $75K — $135K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7 years of experience in information technology; or 6 years plus 5 years in IT; or an associate's degree with 5 years in IT; or a bachelor's degree plus 5 years in IT; or a bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in IT-related fields plus 4 years in IT; or a master's degree plus 4 years in IT.
  • Certified in an approved area may substitute for education/experience requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and evaluation of statewide document lifecycle architectures.
  • Provide architectural guidance and technical consultation to leadership and development teams.
  • Analyze complex architectural issues related to document management and system interoperability.
  • Research emerging technologies and evaluate impacts on statewide systems.
  • Develop architectural solutions for performance, resilience, and compliance requirements.

Benefits

  • Working with an established governmental entity with a commitment to technology innovation.
  • Opportunities for career advancement through promotion for current employees.
  • No civil service test required for consideration of the role.
Full Job Description
Salary : $6,254.00 - $11,258.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OTS 092826 MDM
Department: Division of Administration-Office of Technology Services
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

About this Job
The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of TS-318. This position is located in Production Support Services. Req 226277

Minimum Qualifications
Seven years of experience in information technology; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in information technology; OR

An associate's degree in information technology plus five years of experience in information technology; OR

A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in information technology; OR

A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus four years of experience in information technology; OR

A master's degree plus four years of experience in information technology.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NOTE:
A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.

Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
  • Leads the design, evaluation, and evolution of statewide document lifecycle architectures that support document creation, ingestion, storage, retrieval, workflow, authorization, retention, and disposition across enterprise systems. Defines architectural patterns, reference models, and integration principles for document management platforms and related services. Evaluates existing and proposed platforms for fitness of purpose, scalability, security, interoperability, and long-term sustainability and provides formal recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Provides expert architectural guidance and technical consultation to statewide leadership, engineering staff, and development teams. Translates business, regulatory, and operational requirements into architectural designs and technical frameworks that guide implementation efforts. Reviews major system designs, integrations, and enhancements to ensure alignment with approved architectural standards and statewide objectives. Advises on architectural risks, tradeoffs, and dependencies associated with document lifecycle systems.
  • Leads analysis of highly complex architectural problems related to document management, workflow orchestration, identity dependent transactions, system interoperability, and enterprise data governance. Develops architectural solutions that address performance, resilience, auditability, and compliance requirements. Defines architectural validation criteria and participates in design reviews and proof of concept evaluations to confirm feasibility and correctness of proposed solutions.
  • Researches emerging technologies, architectural patterns, and industry practices relevant to enterprise document lifecycle management. Evaluates potential impacts of new approaches on statewide systems and contributes to architectural roadmaps, migration strategies, and modernization initiatives. Maintains current knowledge of trends affecting document platforms, integration architectures, and content driven workflows.
  • Performs other tasks, projects, analyses, studies, and assignments as required.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.
Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities.

How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

For further information about this vacancy, contact:Danielle Martin
HR Analyst
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
Email:
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Briefly describe your experience with application integration and data exchange between systems, such as through APIs, web services, or other interfaces?
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Describe a technical architecture, standard, or shared capability you designed or helped shape. What was your individual contribution?
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About Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University (LSU) is a public research university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It was founded in 1853 as the Louisiana State Seminary of Learning and Military Academy, and became Louisiana State University in 1870. LSU offers over 235 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across 14 colleges and schools, including the E. J. Ourso College of Business, the College of Engineering, and the Paul M. Hebert Law Center. The university is also home to the LSU Agricultural Center and the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans. LSU has a strong athletic program, with its teams known as the LSU Tigers.
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