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In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening and specify their qualifications on their application. Applicants invited to interview may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s). These documents may include: a resume, performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.

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The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. Applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Charla Vincent, [email protected].

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to [email protected].

• Leads information technology operations to ensure exceptional quality and timely response to all customer service issues;
• Develops plans for future utilization information technology services in the overall agency program;
• Strengthens staff by providing choice, developing competence and offering visible support;
• Oversees information technology projects from conception to completion;
• Leverages technological solutions to meet business needs;
• Coordinates, plans and manages solution architecture projects;
• Stays abreast of local, regional and national industry trends;
• Plans, organizes and manages all operations and activities of an information technology services unit, division, function or location;
• Focuses on continuous learning for self and staff;
• Works with leadership team to maximize cross-team contributions;
• Aligns information technology planning with the business strategy;
• Leads and influences the development of standards and decisions regarding changes to systems/applications;
• Responsible for meeting all data processing or information technology needs of the respective unit, division, function or location;
• Performs related duties as required.
• Fosters collaboration by promoting cooperative goals, building trust and enlisting others in a common vision;
• Actively acknowledges individual and team accomplishments;
• Compares information technology with those of significant competitors and makes appropriate adjustments;
• Manages information systems activities within areas such as IT infrastructure and architecture, applications development, networks, computer operations and support;
• Understands the major economic, political, technological and competitive trends affecting technology;
• Directs the planning, design and implementation of complex storage solution configuration;
• Establishes priorities for systems development and information technology projects in accordance with agency requirements;
• Interfaces regularly with clients/customers;
• To capture competitive advantages, searches out challenging opportunities to change, grow, innovate and improve;
• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
• Coordinates the use of key people, resources, technologies, process, and capabilities to reach strategic goals;
• Sets an example by acting in ways that are consistent with shared department values;
• Within the financial resources of the agency ensuring the development of high quality, low-cost technology solutions aligned with the needs of the State and its agencies;

• Lead Change, which includes innovation, the ability to be a creative problem solver and a strategic thinker, and the ability to recognize and develop opportunities to grow and develop information technology services in response to customers and a changing work environment.
• Focus on Results and Quality, including exercising and promoting accountability, and the ability to analyze surveys, financial and other data, and use strategic planning and performance measurement techniques to continuously improve performance and maintain competitiveness.
• Plan and Deploy for Business Results, which includes the ability to develop and implement business plans, IT plans, budget plans, and human resource plans in order to maximize budget allocations, technology, personnel and other resources to achieve agency and program goals.
• Lead People, including the ability to resolve conflict, communicate effectively, coach and train employees, recognize performance, and foster diversity and teamwork.
• Business Knowledge, including knowledge of the technical, professional, procedural and legal requirements of the specific information technology area.
• Build Coalitions, including the ability to explain and advocate facts and ideas in a convincing manner, to negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally, to gain cooperation from others, and to identify the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization.
• Understand Customers and Markets, which includes the ability to establish customer satisfaction and loyalty, forecast and conduct market analyses, keep ahead of industry trends and incorporate “best practices” into information technology operations.

• For state employees four (4) years of experience as a Computer Operations Supervisor may be substituted for the Special Experience.
• College training in computer science, management information systems or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree.
• A Master’s degree in computer science, management information systems or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

• Lead People, including the ability to resolve conflict, communicate effectively, coach and train employees, recognize performance, and foster diversity and teamwork.
• Focus on Results and Quality, including exercising and promoting accountability, and the ability to analyze surveys, financial and other data, and use strategic planning and performance measurement techniques to continuously improve performance and maintain competitiveness.
• Build Coalitions, including the ability to explain and advocate facts and ideas in a convincing manner, to negotiate with individuals and groups internally and externally, to gain cooperation from others, and to identify the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization.
• Plan and Deploy for Business Results, which includes the ability to develop and implement business plans, IT plans, budget plans, and human resource plans in order to maximize budget allocations, technology, personnel and other resources to achieve agency and program goals.
• Lead Change, which includes innovation, the ability to be a creative problem solver and a strategic thinker, and the ability to recognize and develop opportunities to grow and develop information technology services in response to customers and a changing work environment.
• Business Knowledge, including knowledge of the technical, professional, procedural and legal requirements of the specific information technology area.
• Understand Customers and Markets, which includes the ability to establish customer satisfaction and loyalty, forecast and conduct market analyses, keep ahead of industry trends and incorporate “best practices” into information technology operations.
• Understand Cyber Security Compliance, Digital Forensics and Intrusion Detection/Prevention knowledge.
• Understand relevant information security framework (NIST Cybersecurity Framework).
• Understand Cyber Security Certifications such as; CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CTPRP, ITIL, CISSP, CCSP.