
Department of Information Technology
Chief Deputy SCIO
Applications Systems Specialist I (NS)
60087682
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The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT’s mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet.
Salary Range: $87,617 - $131,426
The position is designated Statutory Exempt (EHRA) and is exempt from the State Human Resources Act.
This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work in accordance with state policy and the agency’s remote work program but does require weekly onsite work. Any telework will be under the conditions of the state Teleworking Program Policy and the employer may end any teleworking arrangement at any time in the employer's sole discretion.
This is a REPOST. Previous applicants Must Reapply to be considered.
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We currently have an opening for an Applications Systems Specialist I.
This position will be part of the Microsoft 365 Service Operations group of the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) Service Delivery division. Primary duties of this position will be to serve as a lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) and product specialist for the Microsoft 365 (M365) service within NCDIT and other Executive agencies. The position is responsible for designing, implementing, and providing advanced support for the services deployed on M365 platforms by NCDIT. This includes understanding the M365 roadmap and finding solutions to align with the new features or technologies implemented by Microsoft within the North Carolina State policies and security guidelines. Additionally, this position will provide consulting to other State M365 Tenants in the area of security and configuration baselines.
About the Division:
The NCDIT M365 team’s mission is to provide enterprise-wide communication and collaboration services that improve the productivity and efficiency for the workforce in State government and other authorized government and public-sector entities. The team offers the Microsoft 365 Suite of Services which includes email, email archiving, Simple Mail Transfer Protocol relays and related services to North Carolina state and local governments, with our core clientele being state Executive Branch agencies. More than 65,000 public servants rely on enterprise-wide communication services, and we’re preparing for more to come. NCDIT Enterprise Collaboration Services makes ongoing improvements to keep up with our customers’ business and operational needs.
The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:
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Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development
Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of progressive experience in business application consulting or development
High School or General Education Development (GED) diploma and eight years of experience in business application consulting or development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Samika Renee Lewis
dit_hr_recruitment@nc.gov

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