Job Description
Are you a visionary technology professional seeking to drive digital transformation within a top-tier state government agency? The North Carolina Department of Information Technology (DIT) is looking for a highly skilled Senior Information Technology Specialist to join our mission-critical team.
In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of modernizing state infrastructure, ensuring data security, and delivering reliable technology services to citizens. We pride ourselves on a culture of innovation, integrity, and public service, offering a dynamic work environment where your expertise will directly impact the lives of North Carolinians.
Why Join Us?
- Prestigious Mission: Work for the organization that powers the state's technology needs.
- Competitive Compensation: Salary range of $65,000 - $85,000 plus comprehensive benefits.
- Work-Life Balance: Standard government work hours with paid time off and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage complex IT infrastructure solutions for state agencies.
- Ensure strict compliance with federal and state cybersecurity policies and regulations.
- Lead technical troubleshooting and support for critical systems under high availability requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance and user experience.
- Conduct regular system audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; or equivalent military/technical experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or a related government role.
- Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and virtualization technologies.
- Strong understanding of ITIL frameworks and government compliance standards (e.g., NIST).
- Certification in CompTIA Security+, CCNA, or equivalent is strongly preferred.