Title: Application Modernization Manager
State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist IV
Hiring Range: Up to $150,000
Pay Band: 7
Agency: VA Information Tech Agency
Location: VA Information Technologies
Agency Website: https://www.vita.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is seeking an Application Modernization Manager to join our Application Modernization and Cloud Integration Services (AMCIS) team. This new role will lead the cloud modernization practice within our Enterprise and Cloud Solutions division.
The position is responsible for utilizing AWS and other cloud services to deliver strategic modernization approaches to Commonwealth of Virginia (COV) agencies. A key goal of this position is assisting COV agencies with technical debt reduction leveraging cloud services.
Position requires candidates with demonstrated enterprise-level application modernization experience and advanced AWS solution architect skills. This role will help shape our modernization services strategy and delivery models. Solutions will utilize AWS Services from infrastructure, Machine Learning, Generative AI, database and web services to implement modernization solutions for existing on-premises applications.
In this role responsibilities include:
• Integrating AWS within the COV Enterprise landscape
• Managing team of architects responsible for supporting agency applications
• Maintaining operations for existing services
• Bringing expertise to construct services using AWS platform capabilities
• Interfacing with agency customers to develop modernization strategies
• Managing vendors to ensure delivery on all contractual requirements
• Maintaining security compliance with COV Standards and Policies including SEC-530 and EA-225
Minimum Qualifications
• Demonstrated advanced AWS solutions architect skills and experience
• Previous experience managing technology personnel
• Demonstrated experience with enterprise application modernization
• Demonstrated experience developing enterprise-scale services
• Architectural familiarity with Public, Private, and multi-cloud environments.
• Experience working as a Senior Information Technology Integrator/Solution Architect role.
• Experience with Service and Operational Level Agreements.
• Knowledge of enterprise databases
• Experience in enterprise security and maintaining compliance per security standards.
Additional Considerations
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate or equivalent certification
• Understanding of infrastructure and security requirements, such as COV-SEC530, COV-EA225, HIPAA, CJIS, FTI and NIST
• Knowledge and experience with virtualization
• Experience with Kubernetes container architectures including RedHat OpenShift Container Platform.
• Experience working with State and Local Government, Education or Public Sector
• Experience with IBM Power architecture and AIX operating system.
• ITIL certifications and experience with managed services principles
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 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 HR
Phone: (804) 510-7300
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.