Public Cloud Solution/Lead Engineer

The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) leads the State in the creation and implementation of information technology solutions that improve IT infrastructure and government services and keep Maryland current within IT industry trends.

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Department of Information Technology (DoIT)

Cloud Lead Engineer is responsible for guiding clients through their cloud transformation journeys by designing distributed solutions using cloud-native platforms. This includes leading design discussions; architecting and building solutions; assisting cloud engineers with implementation/migration paths; conduct value proposition with customers to see the benefits and capabilities of Cloud as an opportunity for business enablement, cost savings and opportunities to modernize their environment. Cloud Lead will assist clients improve their agility and resilience and identify opportunities to reduce IT operational spend through automation, reserved or spot instances. Cloud lead will accelerate clients towards a technology-driven future, leveraging vendor solutions and tools.

• Creating a Cloud Product -implementation of cloud-based solution; this entails working with stakeholders to understand their business needs, picking the right cloud technologies, and designing solutions supporting agencies objectives.

• Carrying Out Disaster Recovery - Developing and implementing backup and recovery plans; execute procedures for regaining data and services to minimize disruptions and loss of information in the case of an infrastructure failure.

• Modifying and Improving Existing Systems - regularly assess the performance, security, and scalability of existing cloud systems and identify areas for enhancement. This may involve optimizing resource utilization, implementing automation solutions to streamline processes, or upgrading infrastructure components to meet evolving business requirements.

• Plan, design and implement security services with cloud enablement (Control Tower, Landing Zone, Logs (SEIM) and Audits), NIST, Center for Internet Security 1 & 2. Adhere to security compliance requirements that meet customer requirements (ex: HIPAA, PCI, FTI, PHI)

• Project Work: perform cloud security risk assessments and remediation recommendations; develop test plans, implementation plans, and project timelines for various projects; Manage and work closely with technology vendors.

• Enhance our cloud capability by creating and implementing cloud application patterns:

ü Develop and implement ways to move apps and workloads to the cloud

ü Work closely with business leads and product owners to understand solution requirements and identify architectural patterns

ü Write and develop cloud automation playbooks for managing and scaling containers, hosts, cloud services, and applications

ü Help other development and engineering teams resolve application to platform integration issues for Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) services

ü Research and propose solutions for AWS data transformation, data connections, operational frameworks, and application integration

ü Work closely with lead architects and engineers to create and maintain architectural templates and build/operational documents

ü Work with DevOps and engineering teams to develop service catalogs

 

Experience:

Eight years of experience designing and implementing complex data communications or telecommunications networks.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science or other information technology related field of study to include coursework in database management systems for up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute additional graduate education at an accredited college or university, at the rate of thirty credit hours for each year of the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the U.S. Armed Forces military service experience in Database Administration classifications or Database Administration specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work on a year for year basis for the required experience and education.

Preference will be given to candidates who have one or more of the following skillsets or experience:

Five (5) years of experience as a Cloud Lead Engineer with strong knowledge of cloud architecture patterns, scripting knowledge and proven experience in designing, implementing, migrating and maintaining multi-cloud solutions.

 

Four (4) years’ experience with microservices like Function as a Service, Containers, and managed databases.

Employees in this classification may be subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, may be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where the employee can be reached. Employees may be furnished with a pager or cell phone.

 

Applicants for this classification may handle sensitive data.  This will require a full scope background investigation prior to appointment. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the applicant.

Employees may occasionally be required to travel to field locations and must have access to an automobile in the event a state vehicle cannot be provided. Standard mileage allowance will be paid for use of a privately owned vehicle.

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.