Information technology director 4 (director data center operations)
Company Name:
Louisiana Department of State Civil Service
Job Title: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR 4 (DIRECTOR DATA CENTER OPERATIONS)
Agency: Division of Administration-Office of Technology Services
Opening Date: Fri. 09/12/14
Closing Date/Time: Wed. 09/17/14 11:59 PM Central Time
State Salary Range: $34.63 - $68.90 hourly
$6,003.00 - $11,943.00 monthly
Agency Hiring Range: Min: Max:
Job Type: Classified
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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QualificationsBenefitsSupplemental Questions
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
A baccalaureate degree plus six years of professional level experience in information technology. Two years of the required experience must have been at the supervisory level or as an information technology management consultant.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Experience or training in information technology or electronic technician work will substitute for the required college training on the basis of twelve months of experience/training for two years of college.
An associate degree in computer science will substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
A baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in computer science, management information systems (MIS), quantitative business analysis-computer science, electrical engineering, information systems and decision sciences, computer engineering, telecommunications, or computer information systems will substitute for one year of the required general experience.
A master's degree in the above fields will substitute for one year of the required general experience.
Specialized degrees will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required general experience.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies:the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Supplemental Information:
The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy.This job title has an assigned pay grade of TS-321.
This job posting is associated with the Division of Administration - Office of Technology Services reorganization.The working title of the position associated with this posting is Director Data Center Operations.
Only employees currently in a probational, permanent or unclassified position in the Office of Technology Services or Office of Telecommunications Management /Division of Administration will be considered.
This position will be filled as a Probational appointment.
Job Description:
Incumbent of this position manages, plans, and directs the activities of multiple statewide Datacenters and a staff of managers and technical support personnel.
Directs, plans, organizes and administers computing services and support of information technology hardware and software within major state Datacenters. Directs and monitors operations, procurement functions, technical support, and disaster recovery of large mainframes, mid-range systems, servers, messaging systems, storage, and cloud services in support of many statewide systems. Meets with agency administrators, users, vendors and supervisory personnel to discuss and resolve operational problems, plans and administrative issues.
Facilities Management - Oversees the planning and preparation of infrastructure supporting all computing equipment within the Information Services Building and the Department of Public Safety Datacenters, housing computers and network equipment for organizations statewide. Meets with architects, engineers, contractors, and state personnel to document capabilities and current and future requirements of the facility, documenting electrical, floor space, and HVAC plans. Develops plans and budgets to ensure reliable operation. Directs subordinate personnel in the preparation of CAD layout and architectural, mechanical, and electrical renderings in management of facilities.
Reviews agency hardware and software requirements and computer utilization to prepare recommendations for computing systems and functions that will be consolidated within the Datacenters. Sets schedules for consolidation of computer systems and oversees the implementation of datacenter consolidation plans. Meets with department officials and staff in planning conversions, negotiating service levels, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Oversees and approves the selection, purchase and installation of data center equipment. Approves purchases and contracts for Data Center services. Manages and approves the selection, purchase, and installation of data processing equipment and software. Develops budget recommendations for personnel services, training, equipment, materials and all other Datacenter related activities.
Directs technical, physical, and operational security to assure confidential, integrity, and availability of systems, data, and facilities. Develops and guides staff in implementation of policies and controls for technology and security. Initiates and reviews efforts of contract and state personnel in vulnerability assessments and use of tools and procedures to deter, detect, and mitigate threats.
It is the policy of the Division of Administration to conduct a criminal history check on all new hires or any current employee changing positions including laterals, promotions, demotions and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings.
Application Status Message
What it Means
Application received
Your application has been submitted successfully.
Checking for required test score
We are making sure you have an active, passing score for the required written test.
Evaluating experience
Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Eligible for consideration
You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position.
Referred to hiring manager for review
Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.
Position filled
Someone has been selected for the position.
Position cancelled
The agency has decided not to fill the position.
For further information about this posting, please contact:
Brandon Blanchard, HR Supervisor
Division of Administration
Office of Human Resources
Email:Brandon.
Job Concepts:
Function of Work:
To direct the management information systems for a major state agency having one of the largest data processing installations in state government.
Level of Work:
Administrator.
Supervision Received:
Administrative direction from an unclassified undersecretary or other administrative official.
Supervision Exercised:
Direct line over Information Technology Deputy Director(s) and other professional and technical staff.
Location of Work:
Information Technology sections of large state agencies.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from the Information Technology Deputy Director by the presence of responsibility for directing the largest management information systems functions for a major state agency.
Differs from Information Technology Director 3 by the size and scope of the installation supervised as determined by: the size of the hardware, diversity of users served, size and scope of the telecommunications network, and the size of professional staff.
Examples of Work:
Plans and directs the activities of one or more large computer centers and a staff of internal management consultants.
Manages and approves the selection, purchase and installation of data processing equipment.
Makes final recommendations concerning the units budget, interagency agreements, contracts, and major expenditures.
Approves the implementation of standards and practices and long-, intermediate- or short-range goals and objectives.
Meets with agency administrators, users, vendors, and supervisory personnel to discuss and resolve operational problems, plans and administrative issues.
Directs and monitors operating and programming functions through subordinate managers.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Louisiana Department of State Civil Service
Job Title: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR 4 (DIRECTOR DATA CENTER OPERATIONS)
Agency: Division of Administration-Office of Technology Services
Opening Date: Fri. 09/12/14
Closing Date/Time: Wed. 09/17/14 11:59 PM Central Time
State Salary Range: $34.63 - $68.90 hourly
$6,003.00 - $11,943.00 monthly
Agency Hiring Range: Min: Max:
Job Type: Classified
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Print Job Information-Apply
QualificationsBenefitsSupplemental Questions
MINIMUM
Qualifications:
A baccalaureate degree plus six years of professional level experience in information technology. Two years of the required experience must have been at the supervisory level or as an information technology management consultant.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Experience or training in information technology or electronic technician work will substitute for the required college training on the basis of twelve months of experience/training for two years of college.
An associate degree in computer science will substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
A baccalaureate degree with twenty-four semester hours in computer science, management information systems (MIS), quantitative business analysis-computer science, electrical engineering, information systems and decision sciences, computer engineering, telecommunications, or computer information systems will substitute for one year of the required general experience.
A master's degree in the above fields will substitute for one year of the required general experience.
Specialized degrees will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required general experience.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies:the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Supplemental Information:
The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy.This job title has an assigned pay grade of TS-321.
This job posting is associated with the Division of Administration - Office of Technology Services reorganization.The working title of the position associated with this posting is Director Data Center Operations.
Only employees currently in a probational, permanent or unclassified position in the Office of Technology Services or Office of Telecommunications Management /Division of Administration will be considered.
This position will be filled as a Probational appointment.
Job Description:
Incumbent of this position manages, plans, and directs the activities of multiple statewide Datacenters and a staff of managers and technical support personnel.
Directs, plans, organizes and administers computing services and support of information technology hardware and software within major state Datacenters. Directs and monitors operations, procurement functions, technical support, and disaster recovery of large mainframes, mid-range systems, servers, messaging systems, storage, and cloud services in support of many statewide systems. Meets with agency administrators, users, vendors and supervisory personnel to discuss and resolve operational problems, plans and administrative issues.
Facilities Management - Oversees the planning and preparation of infrastructure supporting all computing equipment within the Information Services Building and the Department of Public Safety Datacenters, housing computers and network equipment for organizations statewide. Meets with architects, engineers, contractors, and state personnel to document capabilities and current and future requirements of the facility, documenting electrical, floor space, and HVAC plans. Develops plans and budgets to ensure reliable operation. Directs subordinate personnel in the preparation of CAD layout and architectural, mechanical, and electrical renderings in management of facilities.
Reviews agency hardware and software requirements and computer utilization to prepare recommendations for computing systems and functions that will be consolidated within the Datacenters. Sets schedules for consolidation of computer systems and oversees the implementation of datacenter consolidation plans. Meets with department officials and staff in planning conversions, negotiating service levels, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Oversees and approves the selection, purchase and installation of data center equipment. Approves purchases and contracts for Data Center services. Manages and approves the selection, purchase, and installation of data processing equipment and software. Develops budget recommendations for personnel services, training, equipment, materials and all other Datacenter related activities.
Directs technical, physical, and operational security to assure confidential, integrity, and availability of systems, data, and facilities. Develops and guides staff in implementation of policies and controls for technology and security. Initiates and reviews efforts of contract and state personnel in vulnerability assessments and use of tools and procedures to deter, detect, and mitigate threats.
It is the policy of the Division of Administration to conduct a criminal history check on all new hires or any current employee changing positions including laterals, promotions, demotions and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings.
Application Status Message
What it Means
Application received
Your application has been submitted successfully.
Checking for required test score
We are making sure you have an active, passing score for the required written test.
Evaluating experience
Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
Eligible for consideration
You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for the position.
Referred to hiring manager for review
Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.
Position filled
Someone has been selected for the position.
Position cancelled
The agency has decided not to fill the position.
For further information about this posting, please contact:
Brandon Blanchard, HR Supervisor
Division of Administration
Office of Human Resources
Email:Brandon.
Job Concepts:
Function of Work:
To direct the management information systems for a major state agency having one of the largest data processing installations in state government.
Level of Work:
Administrator.
Supervision Received:
Administrative direction from an unclassified undersecretary or other administrative official.
Supervision Exercised:
Direct line over Information Technology Deputy Director(s) and other professional and technical staff.
Location of Work:
Information Technology sections of large state agencies.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from the Information Technology Deputy Director by the presence of responsibility for directing the largest management information systems functions for a major state agency.
Differs from Information Technology Director 3 by the size and scope of the installation supervised as determined by: the size of the hardware, diversity of users served, size and scope of the telecommunications network, and the size of professional staff.
Examples of Work:
Plans and directs the activities of one or more large computer centers and a staff of internal management consultants.
Manages and approves the selection, purchase and installation of data processing equipment.
Makes final recommendations concerning the units budget, interagency agreements, contracts, and major expenditures.
Approves the implementation of standards and practices and long-, intermediate- or short-range goals and objectives.
Meets with agency administrators, users, vendors, and supervisory personnel to discuss and resolve operational problems, plans and administrative issues.
Directs and monitors operating and programming functions through subordinate managers.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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