Principal Data Operations Engineer (Remote from anywhere in Colorado)
State of ColoradoAbout the role
Posting number: EGB93819 (07/26)
Department: Governor's Office of Information Technology
Job classification: NON-CLASSIFIED
Posting type: Open
Categories: IT and Computers, Database Administration, Software
Summary
Together, we innovate for a stronger Colorado
The work of employees at the Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) is challenging and diverse because the needs of agencies, customers and Coloradans constantly evolve. But our focus never changes: improve the lives of all Coloradans through innovation and collaboration. We're building one of the nation's leading government IT organizations by reimagining how we support agencies, building first-of-their-kind applications, and creating an inclusive, collaborative culture, together. Join us in the important work of providing equitable access to services.
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Examples of duties
TERM LIMITED POSITION: This position is term limited with an anticipated end date of approximately two (2) years from the date of hire. This position is eligible for State employee benefits and may be extended as the situation warrants. This video explains the many benefits of working at the State of Colorado on a term limited basis.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please review your application to ensure completion. For the most equitable applicant experience, OIT’s hiring team considers only the contents of your application to review your qualifications. Please do not include any attachments (such as resume or cover letter) with your application as these items are not used by OIT’s hiring team.
We are looking for a team player who is passionate about data and finding ways to improve solutions for a diverse customer base. As our new Principal Data Operations Engineer you will be responsible for implementing the designs and standards provided by the Data and Integrations Architect. You will provide platform and application administration, configuration management, end user management, security and application level patching and upgrades as well as source code control, deployment and release management; and providing support services as needed.
You will provide operational support ranging from minor bug fixes to major enhancements and participate in planning for application replacement and modernization. The role involves collaboration across departments, establishing configurations and tools for efficient data and integration service consumption, driving continuous improvement, and managing vendor interactions to achieve organizational goals
Some of the day to day opportunities include:
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