Microsoft 365 Junior Solutions Engineer

Title: Microsoft 365 Junior Solutions Engineer

State Role Title: Information Technology Specialist III

Hiring Range: $72,000 - $82,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: VA Information Tech Agency

Location:VA Information Technologies

Agency Website:www.vita.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) is looking for a Junior Solutions Engineer and Microsoft 365 subject-matter expert.

This position will provide technical guidance, and consulting for services offered by VITA's Business Platform Solutions team. Will serve as a subject matter expert in support of VITA's implementation of SharePoint, Teams, Power Platform, and other Microsoft 365 (M365) products.

Position will provide SharePoint, Teams, and M365 development support by analyzing specifications, designing logic, writing code, customizing products, testing, debugging, and documenting software for VITA and VITA's Business Platform Solutions customers.

At VITA, we are driven by our mission to deliver sustainable and effective results through innovative, efficient, and secure services. Our vision is to be Virginia's most customer-focused technology partner, dedicated to empowering the Commonwealth by connecting, protecting, and innovating.

Be a part of our transformative journey. Apply now and contribute to shaping the future of technology in Virginia!

Minimum Qualifications

Experience administering M365 services, including SharePoint, Teams, and Microsoft Power Platform.

Experience solving business problems with Information Technology.

Experience leveraging Low Code Application Platforms (LCAP), such as Microsoft Power Platform, to develop applications to streamline processes and meet business requirements.

A conceptual understanding of cloud computing services (IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS).

Ability to demonstrate strong team interaction, time management, consulting, and communication (oral and written) skills, ability to multi-task with minimum supervision.

Additional Considerations

Considerable experience in developing and architecting enterprise solutions using Microsoft SharePoint, Teams and other M365 applications and tools.

Considerable experience solving business problems with Information Technology.

Considerable experience leveraging Low Code Application Platforms (LCAP), such as Microsoft Power Platform, to develop applications to streamline processes and meet business requirements.

Considerable experience using Service Now to create dashboards and manage incidents and tasks.

Experience working in state government.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is eligible for one (1) day of telework.

Applicants must consent to a fingerprint background check.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

State applications and/or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the state applicant tracking system. We will not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. in any other format. Please refer to "Your Application" in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided in the application and/or resume.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

VITA is a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we encourage you to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.

Contact Information

Name: VITA Human Resources

Email: VITAhr@vita.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.