In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Highly desirable qualifications include:
1) the ability to work effectively with staff, customers, Executives, vendors, governmental agencies, and all other stakeholders;
2) will demonstrate a compelling knowledge of information technology and the State's directions in the administration and oversight of IT; and
3) an ongoing desire to learn;
4) Knowledge of cloud architecture and system deployment;
5) Background in datacenter management including hardware design and virtualization;
6) Knowledge of project management principles and project management experience.
Desirable qualifications include:
1) experience researching and monitoring innovating and best practice technologies;
2) experience performing as an IT support subject matter expert within an organization;
3) excellence in customer service;
4) excellent writing and documentation skills;
5) a positive and professional attitude;
6) organizational skills; and
7) the ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
