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We currently have an opening for a Cloud Engineer

The position is designated Statutory Exempt and is exempt from the State Human Resources Act

The Cloud Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the cloud network infrastructure including the deployment and configuration of cloud-based network solutions to ensure high performance, reliability, and security. Positions in the role consult with enterprise architects and automation teams to drive cloud configuration.

Duties include, but are not limited, to:

Design and implement networking and security controls while ensuring compliance
Assess cloud vulnerabilities, identify cloud security threats, identify risks, and perform audits.
Oversee the testing of data contingencies and disaster recovery planning.

About the Organization

TheN.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT’s mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet.

As NCDIT’s services reach North Carolina residents from all backgrounds, we believe that a diverse workforce is our most valuable asset to recognize, understand and meet the IT needs of our constituents across the state. Our agency culture intentionally values diversity, equity and inclusion through the implementation of thoughtful, practical, innovative and data-driven strategies. We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace (Executive Order 92). NCDIT supports recent executive orders to address pay equity for women (Executive Order 93), establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care (Executive Order 95), and implement fair chance policies (Executive Order 158). Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Resumes/CVs are intended to be used as a complement to an application. Generally resumes/CVs are lacking the detail and breadth of an applicant’s full education and work history so applicants should complete the application with more detail than what their resume contains to show that they meet both the Education Requirements and ALL Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below in order to qualify. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note: These links refer to Dept. of Public Safety process; this process is the same for Dept. of Information Technology.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

5 years of progressive experience in network and security engineering
Demonstrated experience diagnosing and/or resolving complex network problems in an enterprise environment
Demonstrated experience configuring and/or optimizing functionality of next-generation firewall solutions (such as those offered by Palo Alto Networks)
Demonstrated experience with core network services such as (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM technologies)

Management Preferences

2 years of Cloud networking experience with at least one of the "big three" Public Cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including hybrid cloud and/or cross-cloud/multi-cloud connectivity
Demonstrated experience with hybrid Cloud connectivity options such as Site-to-Site IPsec VPN technologies
Demonstrated knowledge of cloud infrastructure components such as compute, storage, load balancing, network management, and monitoring (network and security)
Current/active Networking-specific certification (e.g., CCNA, PCNSA/E, AWS Certified Advanced Networking, or Azure Network Engineer Associate)

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution, and five years of IT experience including three years of progressive experience in cloud-related systems infrastructure design, implementation, and management;

Associate degree in computer science, information technology, or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of IT experience including four years of progressive experience in cloud-related systems infrastructure design, implementation, and management;

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Information Technology (DIT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.

NCDIT uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill posted positions. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

The Department of Information Technology will not accept "See Resume" or inserted text resumes in lieu of all work experience and education completed on the application.
Employment at NCDIT is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
Applicants applying for positions that require specific coursework, must upload and attach a copy of the transcript with their application.
Applicants with relevant professional certifications to the posted job must attach proof of active certification along with the information in the “Certificates and Licenses” section.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members

REMOTE WORK:

We trust our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles, thus NCDIT offers robust work from home options and variable work schedule flexibility.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Some highlights include:

The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody’s Investor’s Service
Twelve (12) holidays/year
Fourteen (14) vacation days/year which increase as length of service increases and accumulate year-to-year
Twelve (12) sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
Longevity pay lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
401K, 457, and 403(b) plans

Learn more about employee perks/benefits:

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To apply for this position, please email your resume to Tajia.Brown@nc.gov

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact:

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