DCY is seeking an experienced IT leader to oversee application infrastructure support, middleware, and database operations while managing a diverse technical team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of Cloud Engineers, DBAs, CI/CD Engineers, batch scheduling, and middleware support.
- Oversee planning, design, production, and maintenance of application infrastructure.
- Manage project timelines, resource allocation, budgets, contracts, and licenses.
- Collaborate with product teams, developers, analysts, and stakeholders to align infrastructure with business goals.
- Provide regular updates on project progress, risks, and roadblocks to senior leadership.
- Serve as primary contact across IT systems and development teams for infrastructure support.
- Mentor engineers on complex technical challenges; ensure high-quality standards.
- Conduct team meetings, one-on-ones, and performance reviews to align staff with organizational goals.
- Develop policies, standards, and procedures in line with DCY IT lifecycle methodologies.
- Publish documentation, present architecture recommendations, and research emerging technologies.
Staff Supervision
- Assign work, set goals, evaluate performance, and encourage staff development.
- Approve leave, recommend disciplinary actions, and conduct staff meetings.
Additional Duties
- Attend meetings, trainings, and conferences; travel to user sites as needed.
- Prepare reports, maintain logs and records, and support ongoing IT initiatives.
Pay InformationUnless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.
Months of EmploymentAt Hire
6 months
18 months
30 months
42 months
54 Months
66 Months
78 Months
Pay RangeExempt/16
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Hourly$48.93
$51.65
$54.49
$57.56
$60.71
$64.18
$66.82
$69.94
Annual$101,774
$107,432
$113,339
$119,725
$126,277
$133,494
$138,986
$145,475
Status of posted positionsYou can check the status of your application online be signing into your profile and clicking the "My Jobpage" tab to view completed submissions and submission details. If you have questions other than your applications status, please direct them to DCY.HumanResources@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications8 1/2 years (102 mos.) exp. commensurate with job duties to be performed & knowledges & skills required as outlined in approved position description on file for position to be filled as advertised in job posting; 18 months exp. in performing project management functions as defined in series purpose.
-Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in computer science, or completion of undergraduate core coursework in any academic major which included at least one course in each of the following: advanced-level computer programming language (for example, COBOL, Delphi, Java, Powerbuilder, Visual Basic, Pl 1, SAS PCS, Pacbase, Full Visual Suite, Designer 2000, Developer 2000, C, C++, Visual C, ECL, or Visual Studio), logic-based mathematics, data base concepts (for example, Oracle, Microsoft Access, Paradox, Sybase, IMS DB, DB2, Cache, DMS, or RDMS), computer systems analysis & design, & basic data processing concepts; additional 6 1/2 years (78 mos.) exp. commensurate with job duties to be performed & knowledges & skills required as outlined in approved position description on file for position to be filled as advertised in job posting.; 18 mos. exp. in performing project management functions as defined in series purpose.
-Or 12 mos. exp. as Information Technology Supervisor 3, 64119, or equivalent. Or in offices of statewide information technology policy & planning, positions require completion of undergraduate core coursework in computer science, or completion of undergraduate core coursework in any academic major which included at least one course in each of the following: advanced-level computer programming language (for example, COBOL, Delphi, Java, Powerbuilder, Visual Basic, Pl 1, SAS PCS, Pacbase, Full Visual Suite, Designer 2000, Developer 2000, C, C++, Visual C, ECL, or Visual Studio), logic-based mathematics, data base concepts (for example, Oracle, Microsoft Access, Paradox, Sybase, IMS DB, DB2, Cache, DMS, or RDMS), computer systems analysis & design, & basic data processing concepts; 3 yrs. exp. in utilizing word processing software; 3 yrs. exp. in utilizing internet browser(s) for research; 54 mos. exp. which included following: knowledge of information technology architecture components, developing information technology strategic plans, preparing & making presentations/public speaking, writing information technology related policy & procedures, preparing & monitoring budget, providing cost & resources estimates, & contract management; 2 yrs. exp. in utilizing e-mail system; 18 mos. exp. in project management or lead role on information technology project;12 mos. exp. in utilizing spreadsheet software; 12 mos. exp. as Information Technology Supervisor 3, 64119, or equivalent.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Information Technology
