Cloud Information Technology Apprentice/Infrastructure Specialist

What You'll Do: The Cloud Apprentice is a critical entry-level professional within the State of Ohio's Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE), supporting the state's comprehensive cloud transformation and digital modernization strategy.

This role provides hands-on learning and professional development in cloud computing technologies, focusing on supporting state agencies IT operations and modernization efforts.

CCOE Integration Responsibilities: * Support CCOE strategic cloud adoption frameworks * Assist in developing and implementing cloud governance standards * Contribute to cloud best practices and standardization efforts * Help document cloud migration methodologies * Participate in cross-agency cloud collaboration initiatives Key Responsibilities: * Assist in managing and maintaining cloud infrastructure across state agency platforms * Support cloud migration projects and cloud service implementations * Participate in cloud security protocol development and maintenance * Collaborate with CCOE senior engineers and Agencies IT professionals * Perform routine system maintenance and technical troubleshooting * Document technical processes and maintain comprehensive system records * Contribute to cloud architecture design and optimization efforts Minimum Qualifications: Apprentice: 1 course or 2 months experience in Information Systems/Information Technology, or a related field including but not limited to: Software Engineering/Development, Data Analytics/Business Intelligence, Database Administration, Network, IT Security and Help Desk/Customer Support Associate: 18 months combined work exp.

&/or trg.

In any combination of the following: installing, monitoring/maintaining, configuring, upgrading, &/or administering/operating a single technology domain.

* Or successful completion of IT Apprenticeship program at designated agency.

* Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems Knowledge: * Programming Knowledge * Interpersonal skills * Managerial skills * Leadership skills * Ability to design, implement, and deploy cloud infrastructure * Knowledge of IT ecosystems * Knowledge of tools such as Visual Paradigm, Cloudcraft, Arcentry, Azure, and Edraw is an added advantage * Good knowledge of at least one operating system: Linux, Unix, Solaris, Ubuntu, Windows.

Preference is any Linux operating system (e.g., Ubuntu or Red Hat), but prior experience as an administrator or architect in any of the well-known operating systems is also helpful * Good understanding of networking: TCP/IP, IP addresses, HTTP, DNS * Computer programming languages: Need at least a minimal understanding of a programming or scripting language.

* Security: Security in the cloud is important, and consequently, a high-level understanding of key security concepts is a must for a Cloud Architect.

So an initial knowledge of some basic security concepts, such as firewalls, is necessary Skills: * Cloud management: The ability to manage all aspects of a cloud-based application, from user access to infrastructure.

* Data management: The ability to deploy database platforms that help companies manage, protect, and use the information they collect.

* Teamwork: The ability to function well with other IT team members, developing cloud-based applications in tandem with other cloud architects, cloud engineers, and cloud consultants.

* Problem-solving: The ability to troubleshoot issues in application performance to restore full cloud functionality for a company's use.

* Programming: The ability to use common programming languages like Python and Java to develop custom cloud-based applications.

* Interpersonal communication: The ability to effectively correspond with fellow IT team members, executives, and client representatives.

* Cloud infrastructure: The ability to create an operational cloud infrastructure, which supports a client's network and promotes secure data storage.

* User management: The ability to help a company manage all users of a cloud-based application, allowing each employee access to any necessary resources stored on cloud servers.

* Have in-depth knowledge of at least one operating system.

Understanding Windows, Linux, Solaris, Ubuntu, or Unix will guarantee that you can create a compatible cloud.

* Understanding networks involves familiarizing yourself with specific Internet-related elements.

* Knowledgeable in HTTPS, DNS, and TCP/IP.

Abilities: * Communication (e.g.

Oral, Written, Active Listening) * Problem sensitivity/problem solving * Time Manage (e.g.

organization and prioritization) * Active learning * Match the appropriate knowledge repository technology for a given application or environment* * Accurately define incidents, problems, and events in the trouble ticketing system* * Design and deploy highly available, scalable, fault-tolerant, and reliable applications.

* Design and deploy enterprise-wide scalable operations.

* Based on specific requirements, select the right services for the design and deployment of an application * Implement cost-control strategies