68064996 - INFO TECH BUSINESS CONSULTANT MGR - SES

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

About The Position

This is a technical position for the Agency’s Cloud Center of Excellence team, with a focus on Microsoft Azure Administration and Cloud Solutions Architecture. The Agency for Health Care Administration is Florida's chief health policy and planning entity, responsible for administering the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives. The Agency is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis’ vision for Florida’s health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation. This position is on-call eligible.

Requirements

Knowledge of Microsoft Azure core services, including computer, storage, networking, and databases, as well as cloud architecture principles such as high availability, fault tolerance, scalability, and disaster recovery.
Knowledge of cloud security best practices including Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption, and compliance frameworks.
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Azure Templates, Chef, Puppet, and AWS CloudFormation.
Knowledge of networking concepts including Hub and Spoke Architecture, Azure VNET design, routing, DNS, load balancing, and hybrid connectivity.
Knowledge of system administration practices in Linux and/or Windows environments.
Skill in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
Skill in troubleshooting complex infrastructure and application issues in production environments.
Skill in automating processes through scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash).
Skill in monitoring, logging, and performance tuning using Azure-native and third-party tools.
Skill in leading technical teams and coordinating solution delivery.
Skill in communicating technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to architect and implement enterprise-level cloud solutions aligned with organizational goals.
Ability to lead and mentor team members while promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to analyze complex problems and implement effective solutions.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
Ability to maintain clear and accurate documentation.
Ability to respond effectively to on-call incidents, outages, and emergency situations.
4 years of experience administering Microsoft Azure in a production environment.
2 years of experience in a technical leadership role, such as Technical Team Lead, Solutions Architect, or Solutions Delivery Lead.
8 years of experience in systems administration within a production environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)).
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Azure Templates, and AWS CloudFormation.
Azure Solutions Architect – Expert certification.
Experience with cloud cost optimization and governance frameworks.
Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools.
Experience working in a government or large enterprise environment.
AWS Certified Solutions Architect.

Responsibilities

Designs, implements, and maintains scalable, secure, and highly available cloud architectures within Microsoft Azure to support enterprise applications and services.
Serves as a technical lead and subject matter expert for Microsoft Azure cloud solutions, providing guidance to development, infrastructure, and security teams on best practices and architecture standards.
Develops and enforces cloud governance, architecture standards, and operational procedures as part of the Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE).
Automates infrastructure provisioning and management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Cloudshell, and Azure Templates.
Monitors system performance, availability, and cost optimization across Azure and other cloud environments, implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.
Leads cloud migration efforts, including assessment, planning, design, and execution of on-premises to cloud transitions.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to design and deliver cloud-based solutions aligned with business and technical requirements.
Implements and manages security controls, identity and access management (IAM), and compliance frameworks within Azure and other cloud environments.
Troubleshoots complex cloud infrastructure and application issues in production environments, providing timely resolution and root cause analysis.
Provides mentorship and technical direction to junior engineers and administrators, supporting team development and knowledge sharing.
Evaluates emerging cloud technologies and services, making recommendations for adoption to improve service delivery and innovation.
Supports on-call rotations and responds to incidents, outages, and emergency situations as needed.
Documents system architectures, configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
Ability to earn up to 176 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
Opportunities for career advancement
Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
Training opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Shared Savings Program for select medical services
Lower copays for prescription drugs
Health and Wellness discounts