What You'll Do:
The Cloud Apprentice is a critical entry-level professional within the State of Ohio's Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE), supporting the state's comprehensive cloud transformation and digital modernization strategy. This role provides hands-on learning and professional development in cloud computing technologies, focusing on supporting state agencies IT operations and modernization efforts.
CCOE Integration Responsibilities:
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Support CCOE strategic cloud adoption frameworks
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Assist in developing and implementing cloud governance standards
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Contribute to cloud best practices and standardization efforts
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Help document cloud migration methodologies
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Participate in cross-agency cloud collaboration initiatives
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist in managing and maintaining cloud infrastructure across state agency platforms
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Support cloud migration projects and cloud service implementations
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Participate in cloud security protocol development and maintenance
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Collaborate with CCOE senior engineers and Agencies IT professionals
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Perform routine system maintenance and technical troubleshooting
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Document technical processes and maintain comprehensive system records
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Contribute to cloud architecture design and optimization efforts
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
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Medical Coverage
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Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
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Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
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Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
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Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
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Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
1 course or 2 months experience in Information Systems/Information Technology, or a related field including but not limited to: Software Engineering/Development, Data Analytics/Business Intelligence, Database Administration, Network, IT Security and Help Desk/Customer Support
No more than 18 months work and/or training experience.
Knowledge:
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Programming Knowledge
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Interpersonal skills
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Managerial skills
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Leadership skills
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Ability to design, implement, and deploy cloud infrastructure
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Knowledge of IT ecosystems
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Knowledge of tools such as Visual Paradigm, Cloudcraft, Arcentry, Azure, and Edraw is an added advantage
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Good knowledge of at least one operating system: Linux, Unix, Solaris, Ubuntu, Windows. Preference is any Linux
operating system (e.g., Ubuntu or Red Hat), but prior experience as an administrator or architect in any of the well-known
operating systems is also helpful -
Good understanding of networking: TCP/IP, IP addresses, HTTP, DNS
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Computer programming languages: Need at least a minimal understanding of a programming or scripting language.
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Security: Security in the cloud is important, and consequently, a high-level understanding of key security concepts is a
must for a Cloud Architect. So an initial knowledge of some basic security concepts, such as firewalls, is necessary
Skills:
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Cloud management: The ability to manage all aspects of a cloud-based application, from user access to infrastructure.
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Data management: The ability to deploy database platforms that help companies manage, protect, and use the
information they collect. -
Teamwork: The ability to function well with other IT team members, developing cloud-based applications in tandem with
other cloud architects, cloud engineers, and cloud consultants. -
Problem-solving: The ability to troubleshoot issues in application performance to restore full cloud functionality for a
company’s use. -
Programming: The ability to use common programming languages like Python and Java to develop custom cloud-based
applications. -
Interpersonal communication: The ability to effectively correspond with fellow IT team members, executives, and client
representatives. -
Cloud infrastructure: The ability to create an operational cloud infrastructure, which supports a client’s network and
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User management: The ability to help a company manage all users of a cloud-based application, allowing each
employee access to any necessary resources stored on cloud servers. -
Have in-depth knowledge of at least one operating system. Understanding Windows, Linux, Solaris, Ubuntu, or Unix will
guarantee that you can create a compatible cloud. -
Understanding networks involves familiarizing yourself with specific Internet-related elements.
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Knowledgeable in HTTPS, DNS, and TCP/IP.
Abilities:
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Communication (e.g. Oral, Written, Active Listening)
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Problem sensitivity/problem solving
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Time Manage (e.g. organization and prioritization)
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Active learning
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Match the appropriate knowledge repository technology for a given application or environment*
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Accurately define incidents, problems, and events in the trouble ticketing system*
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Design and deploy highly available, scalable, fault-tolerant, and reliable applications.
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Design and deploy enterprise-wide scalable operations.
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Based on specific requirements, select the right services for the design and deployment of an application
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Implement cost-control strategies
Supplemental Information-
When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the qualifications outlined on this job posting.
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All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.
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If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
