Information Technology Manager 1

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Children and Youth (DCY) in Ohio seeks an experienced IT leader to supervise an integrated infrastructure team, including Cloud Engineers, DBAs, CI/CD Engineers, and middleware support. Responsibilities include planning, design, and ongoing maintenance of application infrastructure, aligning IT with business goals, and presenting architecture recommendations.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product teams, developers, analysts, and stakeholders, and requires frequent updates

Qualifications

• Lead and manage a team of Cloud Engineers, DBAs, CI/CD Engineers, batch scheduling, and middleware support.
• Oversee planning, design, production, and maintenance of application infrastructure.
• Collaborate with product teams, developers, analysts, and stakeholders to align infrastructure with business goals.
• Publish documentation and present architecture recommendations, and research emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assign work, set goals, evaluate performance, and encourage staff development.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and conferences; travel to user sites as needed.
• Prepare reports, maintain logs and records, and support ongoing IT initiatives.

Skills

Leading Others

Tools

Information Technology

Job description

DCY is seeking an experienced IT leader to oversee application infrastructure support, middleware, and database operations while managing a diverse technical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Cloud Engineers, DBAs, CI/CD Engineers, batch scheduling, and middleware support.
• Oversee planning, design, production, and maintenance of application infrastructure.
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, budgets, contracts, and licenses.
• Collaborate with product teams, developers, analysts, and stakeholders to align infrastructure with business goals.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, risks, and roadblocks to senior leadership.
• Serve as primary contact across IT systems and development teams for infrastructure support.
• Mentor engineers on complex technical challenges; ensure high-quality standards.
• Conduct team meetings, one‑on‑ones, and performance reviews to align staff with organizational goals.
• Develop policies, standards, and procedures in line with DCY IT lifecycle methodologies.
• Publish documentation, present architecture recommendations, and research emerging technologies.

Staff Supervision

• Assign work, set goals, evaluate performance, and encourage staff development.
• Approve leave, recommend disciplinary actions, and conduct staff meetings.

Additional Duties

• Attend meetings, trainings, and conferences; travel to user sites as needed.
• Prepare reports, maintain logs and records, and support ongoing IT initiatives.

Pay Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment

• At Hire
• 6 months
• 18 months
• 30 months
• 42 months
• 54 Months
• 66 Months
• 78 Months

Pay Range

• Exempt/16
• Step 1
• Step 2
• Step 3
• Step 4
• Step 5
• Step 6
• Step 7
• Step 8

Hourly

• $48.93
• $51.65
• $54.49
• $57.56
• $60.71
• $64.18
• $66.82
• $69.94

Annual

• $101,774
• $107,432
• $113,339
• $119,725
• $126,277
• $133,494
• $138,986
• $145,475

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

8 1/2 years (102 mos.) exp. commensurate with job duties to be performed & knowledges & skills required as outlined in approved position description on file for position to be filled as advertised in job posting; 18 months exp. in performing project management functions as defined in series purpose.

• Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in computer science, or completion of undergraduate core coursework in any academic major which included at least one course in each of the following: advanced-level computer programming language (for example, COBOL, Delphi, Java, Powerbuilder, Visual Basic, Pl 1, SAS PCS, Pacbase, Full Visual Suite, Designer 2000, Developer 2000, C, C++, Visual C, ECL, or Visual Studio), logic-based mathematics, data base concepts (for example, Oracle, Microsoft Access, Paradox, Sybase, IMS DB, DB2, Cache, DMS, or RDMS), computer systems analysis & design, & basic data processing concepts; additional 6 1/2 years (78 mos.) exp. commensurate with job duties to be performed & knowledges & skills required as outlined in approved position description on file for position to be filled as advertised in job posting.; 18 mos. exp. in performing project management functions as defined in series purpose.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Information Technology Supervisor 3, 64119, or equivalent. Or in offices of statewide information technology policy & planning, positions require completion of undergraduate core coursework in computer science, or completion of undergraduate core coursework in any academic major which included at least one course in each of the following: advanced-level computer programming language (for example, COBOL, Delphi, Java, Powerbuilder, Visual Basic, Pl 1, SAS PCS, Pacbase, Full Visual Suite, Designer 2000, Developer 2000, C, C++, Visual C, ECL, or Visual Studio), logic-based mathematics, data base concepts (for example, Oracle, Microsoft Access, Paradox, Sybase, IMS DB, DB2, Cache, DMS, or RDMS), computer systems analysis & design, & basic data processing concepts; 3 yrs. exp. in utilizing word processing software; 3 yrs. exp. in utilizing internet browser(s) for research; 54 mos. exp. which included following: knowledge of information technology architecture components, developing information technology strategic plans, preparing & making presentations/public speaking, writing information technology related policy & procedures, preparing & monitoring budget, providing cost & resources estimates, & contract management; 2 yrs. exp. in utilizing e-mail system; 18 mos. exp. in project management or lead role on information technology project;12 mos. exp. in utilizing spreadsheet software; 12 mos. exp. as Information Technology Supervisor 3, 64119, or equivalent.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills

Information Technology

Organization

Department of Children and Youth

Agency Contact Name and Information

Ashley.Sydebotham@[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 11, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Children&Youth N. High Complex

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$48.93 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Professional Skills

Leading Others

Primary Technology

Not Applicable

Agency Overview

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work!

To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.

Location Requirements

DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions.Employees may begin as early as 7:00am & as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.