State of Ohio
Agency Overview
About us
Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance, making our agency a great place to work!
To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at
Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.
> Location Requirements DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon‑Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions. Employees may begin as early as 7:00am & as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.
Job Description DCY is seeking a cloud expert to design, develop, and drive innovative cloud solutions and strategy across the agency.
Key Responsibilities – Cloud Solutions & Engineering
Design and develop DCY IT cloud solutions; act as subject matter expert for cloud architecture.
Lead technical discussions on architecture and implementation.
Support application rationalization, vendor interactions, and cloud service procurements.
Collaborate with engineers to ensure best practices across the cloud portfolio.
Apply Digital Architecture standards; negotiate and document tradeoffs as needed.
Implement security guardrails and frameworks; uphold cloud security best practices.
Define technical drivers for procurement activities; evaluate vendor responses.
Participate in cloud governance activities.
Key Responsibilities – Cloud Strategy
Develop and drive the end‑to‑end technical roadmap for DCY cloud services.
Align cloud strategy with business objectives, industry standards, and technical drivers.
Provide technical oversight for infrastructure‑as‑code templates to meet Enterprise Architecture standards.
Recommend new procedures and approaches; document tradeoffs.
Support annual cloud portfolio planning with DAS OIT and Strategic Investment & Architecture team.
Collaborate with IT leadership (CIO, CTO, Architects, Managers) to design solutions that meet agency needs.
Contribute to business case development and solution analysis.
Work with vendors and agencies to solve integration challenges.
Conduct training and mentorship for peers and junior staff.
Pay Information Unless 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 Employment
At Hire
6 months
18 months
30 months
42 months
54 Months
66 Months
78 Months
90 Months
Pay Range
OCSEA/36
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Step 9
Hourly
$44.66
$46.87
$49.18
$51.58
$54.10
$56.84
$59.67
$62.64
$65.78
Annual
$92,893
$97,490
$102,294
$107,286
$112,528
$118,227
$124,114
$130,291
$136,822
Background Check Information The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
Status of posted positions You can check the status of your application online by 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.
Why Work for the State of Ohio 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.
Qualifications 60 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: evaluating current IT policies, procedures and practices, recommending and/or leading IT driven change efforts, participating and/or leading activities to achieve project tasks/meet deadlines, and performing solutions design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.
-Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems; 42 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: evaluating current IT policies, procedures and practices, recommending and/or leading IT driven change efforts, participating and/or leading activities to achieve project tasks/meet deadlines, and performing solutions design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.
-Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems; 36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: evaluating current it policies, procedures and practices, recommending and/or leading IT driven change efforts, participating and/or leading activities to achieve project tasks/meet deadlines, and performing solutions design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.
-Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question.
Job Skills:
Information Technology
Supplemental Information All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will not be considered as part of your application.
Selection devices such as a structured interview, proficiency instrument, and/or assessment may be required for this position. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score of applicable selection device to be considered for this position. Regardless of a passing or failing score, all results will be maintained for 6 months. Applicant with a passing score will be retained and utilized for a 6-month period. Applicant with a failing score in the same position may not re‑take the same selection device for a 6-month period.
Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license.
ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug‑Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the postingp>
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Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance, making our agency a great place to work!
To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at
Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.
> Location Requirements DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon‑Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions. Employees may begin as early as 7:00am & as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.
Job Description DCY is seeking a cloud expert to design, develop, and drive innovative cloud solutions and strategy across the agency.
Key Responsibilities – Cloud Solutions & Engineering
Design and develop DCY IT cloud solutions; act as subject matter expert for cloud architecture.
Lead technical discussions on architecture and implementation.
Support application rationalization, vendor interactions, and cloud service procurements.
Collaborate with engineers to ensure best practices across the cloud portfolio.
Apply Digital Architecture standards; negotiate and document tradeoffs as needed.
Implement security guardrails and frameworks; uphold cloud security best practices.
Define technical drivers for procurement activities; evaluate vendor responses.
Participate in cloud governance activities.
Key Responsibilities – Cloud Strategy
Develop and drive the end‑to‑end technical roadmap for DCY cloud services.
Align cloud strategy with business objectives, industry standards, and technical drivers.
Provide technical oversight for infrastructure‑as‑code templates to meet Enterprise Architecture standards.
Recommend new procedures and approaches; document tradeoffs.
Support annual cloud portfolio planning with DAS OIT and Strategic Investment & Architecture team.
Collaborate with IT leadership (CIO, CTO, Architects, Managers) to design solutions that meet agency needs.
Contribute to business case development and solution analysis.
Work with vendors and agencies to solve integration challenges.
Conduct training and mentorship for peers and junior staff.
Pay Information Unless 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 Employment
At Hire
6 months
18 months
30 months
42 months
54 Months
66 Months
78 Months
90 Months
Pay Range
OCSEA/36
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Step 9
Hourly
$44.66
$46.87
$49.18
$51.58
$54.10
$56.84
$59.67
$62.64
$65.78
Annual
$92,893
$97,490
$102,294
$107,286
$112,528
$118,227
$124,114
$130,291
$136,822
Background Check Information The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
Status of posted positions You can check the status of your application online by 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.
Why Work for the State of Ohio 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.
Qualifications 60 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: evaluating current IT policies, procedures and practices, recommending and/or leading IT driven change efforts, participating and/or leading activities to achieve project tasks/meet deadlines, and performing solutions design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.
-Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems; 42 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: evaluating current IT policies, procedures and practices, recommending and/or leading IT driven change efforts, participating and/or leading activities to achieve project tasks/meet deadlines, and performing solutions design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.
-Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems; 36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: evaluating current it policies, procedures and practices, recommending and/or leading IT driven change efforts, participating and/or leading activities to achieve project tasks/meet deadlines, and performing solutions design including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.
-Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question.
Job Skills:
Information Technology
Supplemental Information All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. Attachments will not be considered as part of your application.
Selection devices such as a structured interview, proficiency instrument, and/or assessment may be required for this position. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency with a passing score of applicable selection device to be considered for this position. Regardless of a passing or failing score, all results will be maintained for 6 months. Applicant with a passing score will be retained and utilized for a 6-month period. Applicant with a failing score in the same position may not re‑take the same selection device for a 6-month period.
Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver’s license.
ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug‑Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the postingp>
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