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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Statewide Manager 2 (DCO/OTs) - **Company:** Louisiana Department of State Civil Service - **Location:** Baton Rouge, LA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $65,544.0 - $117,996.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Backup and Restore, Information Technology - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gluipk ## About the Role Six years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR An associate's degree in information technology plus four years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus three years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR A master's degree plus three years of experience in information technology or administrative services., Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field., The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=175110) ., Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. A criminal history check may be conducted on employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system., Describe your experience in supporting multiple, time-critical projects using shared resources including shared personnel. 03 Describe your experience with Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery planning and implementation. ## Description The Office of Technology Services aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services will work to increase the return on the State's investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems Intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional staff. The incumbent of this position manages and directs the activities of the Storage Backup/Recovery/DR unit which is responsible for all elements of open systems backup and recovery. The Division of Administration is the state government's management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following, A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles., + Lead and oversee the Storage, Backup, Recovery, and Disaster Recovery (DR) team within Data Center Operations, ensuring reliable and secure enterprise backup and recovery services. + Supervise a team of technical professionals responsible for selecting, implementing, maintaining, and managing backup and recovery software, disaster recovery solutions, and supporting hardware. + Manage daily team operations, including assigning work, evaluating performance, coaching employees, approving leave, and ensuring compliance with established standards and procedures. + Direct the migration of customer backup data and disaster recovery plans into Office of Technology Services (OTS) enterprise Backup, Recovery, and Disaster Recovery services. + Plan, coordinate, and oversee backup and disaster recovery operations, including software upgrades, testing, documentation, and disaster recovery exercises. + Collaborate with OTS teams, vendors, and customers to implement new technologies, coordinate product deployments, and provide technical guidance and training. + Evaluate current and emerging backup, recovery, and disaster recovery technologies to identify solutions that improve reliability, efficiency, and customer service. + Work with software vendors to evaluate products, resolve technical issues, and support ongoing service improvements. + Partner with other technical managers to coordinate enterprise infrastructure services and ensure seamless support for OTS customers. + Ensure change management processes are followed for all system modifications and that changes are completed accurately and on schedule. + Stay current on industry trends, technologies, and best practices by reviewing technical publications and emerging technologies. + Support statewide technology initiatives, participate in cross-functional projects and task forces, and perform other leadership assignments as directed by executive management., Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. 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