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COO at Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority | SIPA Title:Director of Cloud Operations
Reports to:Executive Director
Summary of Position:
The Colorado Statewide Internet Portal Authority (SIPA) is an independent governmental entity that provides e-Government solutions to more than 1,000 state and local governments across the state of Colorado. SIPA is seeking a Director of Cloud Operations to help ensure SIPA’s supplier partners provide the best possible technology services in alignment with SIPA’s strategic objectives and statutory mission as stated in section 24-37.7.105, C.R.S.
The Director of Cloud Operations will oversee the cloud infrastructure used to deploy SIPA’s services, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and scalability. The Director of Cloud Operations will work closely with the portal integrator partner, Tyler Technologies, to monitor software deployment and upgrades, system setup, system administration, monitoring, incident resolution, problem management, configuration and change management, security management and monitoring, capacity planning, availability management, and disaster recovery.
This new position has the potential to directly impact how government services are delivered to Colorado residents. This is a great opportunity for a strategic thinker, with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, who enjoys a small-company-feel.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Portal Integrator Management
Provide technical oversight of the services managed by the portal integrator, Tyler Technologies, including custom application development and hosting, standard application hosting and development, payment processing, payment integration, and website hosting and maintenance.
Evaluate all monthly, quarterly and annual technical contract deliverables including but not limited to asset inventories, end of life analyses, disaster recovery plans, hosting strategies, security plans, service level compliance, security management plans, root cause analyses, incident reports and resolution plans, vulnerability and accessibility scans, and change management procedures
Ensure portal integrator performance aligns with established standards and contractual agreements
Make recommendations regarding contract deliverable acceptance or rejection to SIPA’s Executive Director. Coordinate revisions to contract deliverables through regular meetings appropriate supplier and SIPA staff
Make recommendations for improvements to supplier infrastructure and operational procedures that could improve service delivery
Supplier and cloud project oversight
Serve as a technology liaison to state agencies, and local governments for complex cloud implementation projects
Provide project management guidance and oversight for key projects
Provide recommendations to help customers design and select the appropriate solutions for their needs
Identify and address potential risks associated with supplier relationships
Provide training to suppliers on compliance requirements and best practices
Collaborate with other SIPA team members to ensure a coordinated approach to supplier management
Other Duties as assigned
Participate in SIPA’s User Conference
Provide technical review of applications to SIPA’s grant programs for feasibility and best practices
Other duties as assigned
Exemplify the SIPA Culture
Internalize SIPA’s vision, mission, goals, and objectives
Understand SIPA’s policies and procedures
Be respectful of all SIPA staff, Board members, customers, colleagues, and strategic partners
Maintain working hours consistent with normal business hours Monday through Friday
Maintain working relationships with everyone necessary to advance SIPA’s mission and objectives
Demonstrate a high level of ethical standards at all times
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time exempt professional position. SIPA maintains a hybrid work environment. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After initial in-person onboarding, most days can be worked remotely. Additionally, this position may at times require hours beyond the operational hours stated above.
Required Skills/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or other related scientific/technical discipline required. Master's Degree preferred.
Extremely organized and detail-oriented with exceptional communication, analytical thinking, and interpersonal skills
3+ years of experience in designing and maintaining Cloud Services technologies such as Azure, AWS, GCP, etc
Experience required in designing, assessing, implementing, and maintaining Cloud Services (e.g., Software as a Service or Platform as a Service, etc.), maintaining Cloud Infrastructure Services, and managing and monitoring performance of Cloud Service Providers
Deep understanding of cloud governance frameworks, best practices, and security principles
Strong knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance standards
Experience and understanding IT Service Management concepts (ITIL), processes and procedures
The candidate must have a track record of positively affecting outcomes over groups and suppliers without having direct management authority.
Ability to easily navigate and liaise with diverse stakeholders, including government employees and technology partners
Must possess the skill to read, analyze, interpret, and produce complex technical documents, diagrams and manuals. The ability to effectively communicate status information, set technical direction, and resolve technical and business conflicts is required.
Salary Range:
The anticipated salary range is $140,000 to $180,000 commensurate with skills and experience.
How to Apply:
This position is for Colorado residents only. You will need to submit a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications for the position. Employment with SIPA requires a criminal background check. Apply by August 17, 2025for full consideration for this position. We will screen applications as they are received. The job will remain open until filled.Learn more about SIPA at sipa.colorado.gov
Seniority level Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type Employment typeFull-time
Job function Job functionManagement and Manufacturing
IndustriesGovernment Relations
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