Infrastructure Specialist 4

DCY is seeking a cloud expert to design, develop, and drive innovative cloud solutions and strategy across the agency.

Key Responsibilities – Cloud Solutions & Engineering:

• 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.

Key Responsibilities – Cloud Strategy:

• 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.

Pay Information:

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Background Check Information:

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Status of posted positions:

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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. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. 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. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question. 

Job Skills: Information Technology