Information Technology Consultant

The State of Maine Office of Information Technology (OIT) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Information Technology Consultant to lead critical enterprise services including Enterprise Storage, Enterprise Backup, Enterprise Document Management, Secure File Transfer, and related infrastructure platforms. In this pivotal leadership role, you will shape strategy, ensure operational reliability, and guide the ongoing evolution of the systems that safeguard and enable essential information across State government.

As a steward of core infrastructure services, you will collaborate closely with technical teams, business partners, and senior leadership to maintain resilient, secure, and scalable platforms aligned with evolving organizational needs. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced technology professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering robust, enterprise-class solutions that support the State’s mission.

MaineIT is seeking a highly talented individual who will represent our C.A.R.E. values in all that they do. At MaineIT we:

• Practice Customer-focus, ensuring that our customers are heard, and their needs are met.
• Hold ourselves to a high level of Accountability by being transparent with our stakeholders.
• Maintain an effective level of Responsiveness by providing timely updates in a proactive manner.
• Strive to provide Empathy driven, people-focused services by applying emotional intelligence skills and behaviors.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Provide technical and strategic leadership for enterprise storage, backup services, cloud-integrated storage solutions, document management platforms, and secure file transfer services.
• Oversee cloud infrastructure design, management, monitoring, and cost optimization (Azure, AWS, cloud billing).
• Lead enterprise administration efforts across Windows Server, Linux based storage appliances, Microsoft 365, VMware, directory services, and related technologies.
• Supervise and mentor a team of technical professionals within the Computing Infrastructure & Services (CIS) group.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of enterprise platforms through proactive planning, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support enterprise applications and deliver integrated infrastructure services to agencies.
• Participate in the CIS 24x7 On-Call rotation and provide escalation support for critical systems.
• Collaborate with leadership on service roadmaps, modernization initiatives, and alignment with statewide IT strategies.

The State of Maine Office of Information Technology (OIT) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Information Technology Consultant to lead critical enterprise services including Enterprise Storage, Enterprise Backup, Enterprise Document Management, Secure File Transfer, and related infrastructure platforms., * Enterprise backup and recovery systems

• Enterprise document management platforms
• Secure file transfer technologies (SFTP)
• Microsoft 365 administration
• Windows Server administration
• Linux-based storage appliances administration
• Cloud architecture, administration, billing, and monitoring (Azure, AWS)
• Virtualization technologies, including VMware administration and support
• Knowledge of information security best practices, including proper handling of sensitive data (PII, PHI, etc.)
• Knowledge of technical security best practices
• Knowledge of information services/automation technologies and capabilities
• Understanding of proper data security and backup procedures
• Strong leadership ability to supervise, coach, and develop technical staff
• Required experience supervising a technical team
• Experience managing workload using ticketing systems for prioritization and daily operations
• Experience with budgeting
• Experience resolving complex technical issues and implementing new solutions
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex technical problems
• Ability to understand and contribute to functional requirements and translate them into technical designs and development projects
• Ability to clearly communicate with diverse technical and business stakeholders
• Ability to document features, technical specifications, and infrastructure requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work under limited supervision in a fast-paced enterprise environment
• Proven success partnering with diverse stakeholders, driving improvements, and delivering highly reliable infrastructure services
• Ability to balance multiple projects in an agile environment
• Ability to perform physical tasks requiring lifting or exertion, as needed
• Ability to continuously monitor industry trends, research emerging technologies, and recommend/apply improvements, A minimum of 10 years of a combination of related post-secondary education, technical certifications, or technology related work experience. Related training, internship experience etc. may be credited as related experience on a month-per-month basis.

Preference will be given to applicants who have:

• Enterprise Storage experience
• Enterprise backup and recovery systems experience

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-“Dirigo” or “I lead”-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce’s health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance- Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave,and3+ weeks of vacation leaveannually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage- The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums($11,857.68-$13,950.24annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit- Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
• Dental Insurance- The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan- The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement- Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts- Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness- The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit theFederal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program- Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child-including fathers and adoptive parents-receiveforty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation- Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There’s a job and then there’s purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.