Title: DevOps Manager

State Role Title: Info Technology Manager I

Hiring Range: Up to $130,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location: Richmond

Agency Website: doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The DevOps team is seeking a qualified individual to support technology and technology systems for the VDOE through coordination between the operational and development teams. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting systems administrators to patch and maintain stable operating systems, troubleshooting access and performance issues in the environments, and perform all activities necessary to provide proactive maintenance to avoid unplanned service interruption. In addition, the DevOps Manager will be responsible for developing and supporting effective source code management and release strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Project Knowledge – experience working in product or project building teams.
• Cloud Systems Administration – experience serving as a DBA and systems administrator for a cloud environment including both structured databases as well as compute instances
• Experience working with the configuration and maintenance of Deployment Pipelines and establishing Release Management best practices
• Experience integrating CI/CD tools, Configuration Management, Infrastructure as Code, code scanning and automated testing tools into Release Management processes.
• Problem Solving and Innovation – able to creatively solve customer issues while operating in a potentially restricted environment
• Self-motivated and directed – Maintains organization of work, manages deadlines, and clearly communicates progress or indicates the need for assistance as workload demands.
• Collaboration – Work in a highly collaborative team to identify opportunities for product improvements and recommend modifications. Collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to gather business requirements, define metrics, and develop solutions to address data needs. Be a team player and contribute to the greater product success.
  
• Knowledge of Version Control Systems, CI/CD Pipeline tools, Configuration management tools

Additional Considerations

• College degree in information systems, computer science, or related field or demonstrated progressively responsible experience in developing and maintaining information systems. Extensive experience in Oracle database administration, with Oracle certification preferred.
  
  
• Demonstrated experience working with CI/CD Pipelines and Configuration Management Tools

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.

A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process:

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 prove their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs.cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: (804) 225-2021, [TTY: 786-8389]

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and the VDOE that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.



Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: humanresources@doe.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.