This position serves as an IT Solutions Architect 14 supporting DTMB’s Microsoft Defender Suite of services, with a focus on workstation and server security. This position provides direction on the application of Attack Surface Reduction (ASR) rules and works closely with Michigan Cybersecurity to determine appropriate applications and exception to security processes. This position is also directly involved in workstation management for SOM, with responsibility for configuration and security of over 55,000 workstations. This position will serve as the technical expert on orchestrating the placement and interaction of application components, to meet the agency business requirements, while also satisfying the oftenconflicting requirements of sustainability, cost control, standardization, security, compliance and strategic alignment primarily for Microsoft Defender, Configuration Manager, Intune, Entra, and related security tools. This position must ensure that server and workstation Defender configuration is properly integrated with COTS packages, Software as a Service, Web Services and other federal, state and local government applications and services, both internal and external to the State. This position will provide technical expertise and leadership to application development staff, promoting usability, security, mobility, maintainability and reuse. This position must be able to function with a minimum direct supervision and requires a high degree of direct contact with department program managers and DTMB project and technology oversight groups. This position works as a part of a team of architects/designers with additional support staff.
This position is responsible for ensuring the security and compliance of the organization’s endpoint and server infrastructure. This position manages and optimizes the Microsoft Defender tenant, including configuring and maintaining security policies, handling exclusions for servers and workstations, and investigating security alerts and incidents. The SME applies and enforces workstation policies through SCCM and Intune, oversees workstation configuration and software deployment, and supports audit and compliance requirements. Additionally, this role manages Windows server configuration and ensures consistent security posture across all managed devices using SCCM and Intune.
This position indirectly reports to the CTO through the Office of Enterprise User Management.
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- Position Description
- The Department of Technology, Management and Budget supports the business operations of state agencies through a variety of services, including building management and maintenance, information technology, centralized contracting and procurement, budget and financial management, space planning and leasing, construction management, motor vehicle fleet operations, and oversight of the state retirement systems.
Position Location/Remote Office: The office location is Dimondale, MI. The State of Michigan is not able to offer employment to out of-state applicants that do not plan to relocate. The Department of Technology Management and Budget currently offers a hybrid work option which requires two days working on-site at the official work location and three days of remote work per week.
The State of Michigan offers a competitive work experience that includes a tuition reduction program at several key higher education institutes if you would like to advance your education, good benefits, excellent vacation, and sick time policies, and an ability to successfully juggle your work and family life. We would like the opportunity to share with you more about the benefits of working for the state and joining the State of Michigan employee family if you are interested. Please consider sending in your application today.
IT bonusThis position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $2,500. Up to $1,250 to be paid upon new hire and the remainder to be paid after satisfactory completion of the initial probationary period (12-month period). This does not apply to current state employees.
Education and Experience
Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 21 semester (32 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, information assurance, IT project management or mathematics.
ExperienceInformation Technology Specialist 14 Three years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.
An associate's degree with 16 semester (24 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: computer science, data processing, computer information systems, data communications, networking, systems analysis, computer programming, mathematics or equivalent; and at least two years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician and four years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.
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At least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school and at least three years of experience as an application programmer, computer operator, or information technology technician and four years of professional experience equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst P11 or one year equivalent to an Information Technology Infrastructure or Programmer/Analyst 12.
To be considered for this position you must:
Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.
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https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/I/InformationTechnologySpecialist.pdfAll newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.
DTMB Human Resources uses E-Verify in conjunction with the federal I-9 form to verify authorization of employment. DTMB does not provide sponsorship for employemnet visa status. To be appointed by DTMB, an applicant must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
DTMB does not participate in STEM-OPT.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
