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State of Ohio · 16 hours ago

Infrastructure Specialist 4

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$44.66/hr - $65.78/hr

3+ years exp

The State of Ohio's Department of Children and Youth is seeking a cloud expert to design, develop, and drive innovative cloud solutions and strategy across the agency. The role involves leading technical discussions, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring best practices in cloud architecture and security.

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Responsibilities

Design and develop DCY IT cloud solutions; act as subject matter expert for cloud architecture

Lead technical discussions on architecture and implementation

Support application rationalization, vendor interactions, and cloud service procurements

Collaborate with engineers to ensure best practices across the cloud portfolio

Apply Digital Architecture standards; negotiate and document tradeoffs as needed

Implement security guardrails and frameworks; uphold cloud security best practices

Define technical drivers for procurement activities; evaluate vendor responses

Participate in cloud governance activities

Develop and drive the end‑to‑end technical roadmap for DCY cloud services

Align cloud strategy with business objectives, industry standards, and technical drivers

Provide technical oversight for infrastructure‑as‑code templates to meet Enterprise Architecture standards

Recommend new procedures and approaches; document tradeoffs

Support annual cloud portfolio planning with DAS OIT and Strategic Investment & Architecture team

Collaborate with IT leadership (CIO, CTO, Architects, Managers) to design solutions that meet agency needs

Contribute to business case development and solution analysis

Work with vendors and agencies to solve integration challenges

Conduct training and mentorship for peers and junior staff

Qualification

Cloud ArchitectureCloud Solutions DevelopmentInfrastructure-as-CodeCloud Security Best PracticesTechnical Roadmap DevelopmentAnalyzationCollaborationMentorship

Required

60 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: evaluating current IT policies, procedures and practices, recommending and/or leading IT driven change efforts, participating and/or leading activities to achieve project tasks/meet deadlines, and performing solutions design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting

Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems; 42 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: evaluating current IT policies, procedures and practices, recommending and/or leading IT driven change efforts, participating and/or leading activities to achieve project tasks/meet deadlines, and performing solutions design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting

Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems; 36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: evaluating current it policies, procedures and practices, recommending and/or leading IT driven change efforts, participating and/or leading activities to achieve project tasks/meet deadlines, and performing solutions design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting

Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above

Only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting are to be considered for any vacancies posted

Benefits

Generous benefit options

Flexible work life balance

Company

State of Ohio

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Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.

Founded in 1803

Columbus, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees