Information Technology Specialist 14 (Video Conferencing Solutions Architect)

This position serves as the State of Michigan’s Video Conferencing subject matter expert. This position is responsible for architecting solutions which deliver Video Conferencing Services to agencies and users. This solution allows for robust Video Conferencing solutions that connect to Video equipment and users’ computers, either connected or not, to State of Michigan infrastructure. The position works with other internal and external personnel, to provide the most secure, reliable, and complete solution possible. The position requires a mix of skills in both the application development area, as well as in infrastructure and operations. The position provides design, implementation and troubleshooting support for CTO Services, Technical Services, Agency Services, Center for Shared Solutions and all vendors who use the State of Michigan’s solutions. In the case of a major outage or unresolved technical issue, the Video Conferencing Solutions Architect serves as the technical point of contact with the vendor and other technical areas. This position must keep current with new and emerging cloud concepts, compliance standards and regulations for Video Conferencing solutions. The Video Conferencing Solutions Architect also provides for the ongoing design, development and documentation of the enterprise Video Conferencing Solutions environment. The Video Conferencing Solutions Architect advocates the use of emerging technologies, develops cloud standards, procedures, and aligns them with strategic initiatives for the environment.

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• Position Details
• The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems. 

Position Location/Remote Office:  The office location is Dimondale, MI. The State of Michigan is not able to offer employment to out of-state applicants that do not plan to relocate. The Department of Technology Management and Budget currently offers a hybrid work option which requires two days working on-site at the official work location and three days of remote work per week.  

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees.

Education and Experience
Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.

Experience
Information Technology Specialist 14
Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.

An associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, mathematics or equivalent; and at least two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician and four years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.

OR

At least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school and at least three years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician and four years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Attach a detailed resume and cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S.educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment.  DTMB does not provide sponsorship for employemnet visa status.  To be appointed by DTMB, an applicant must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration.  Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.