Title: Cloud Associate
State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist I
Hiring Range: Up to $70,000
Pay Band: 4
Agency: VA Information Tech Agency
Location: VA Information Technologies
Agency Website: www.vita.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Calling all college graduates! Unlock your potential with the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) Associate Program!
The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is excited to offer an exciting opportunity for recent college graduates to join our team as a Cloud Associate. This role is a part of our Associate Program designed to help you unlock your full potential.
VITA provides cloud services to executive branch agencies via cloud service providers.
The selected candidate is part of a team that supports VITA’s oversight of this function:
• Monitor and manage services provided by cloud service providers.
• Ensure compliance with VITA security standards.
• Ensure contractual compliance.
• Evaluate performance measures.
• Collaborate to optimize cloud usage and cost management.
• Assist in the adoption of cloud services.
At VITA, we are driven by our mission to deliver sustainable and effective results through innovative, efficient, and secure services. Our vision is to be Virginia's most customer-focused technology partner, dedicated to empowering the Commonwealth by connecting, protecting, and innovating.
Be a part of our transformative journey. Apply now and contribute to shaping the future of technology in Virginia!
Minimum Qualifications
Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders.
Organizational and time management skills.
Ability to adapt to changing high-volume environments while maintaining a focus on the needs of customers.
Ability to partner and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
Understanding of how cloud environments work, such Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
Ability to apply critical thinking skills to resolve complex problems.
Additional Considerations
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience in a governmental setting.
Experience in an IT environment.
Experience with Microsoft 365 platform, including MS Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
ITIL certification.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
This position is eligible for one (1) day of telework.
Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.
State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
VITA is a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.
Contact Information
Name: VITA Human Resources
Email: VITAhr@vita.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
