Information Technology Expert

Capio Group is looking for an experienced Information Technology Expert!
Full-time employee - Remote
Salary: $125,000 - $135,000
About Us:
Capio Group is a California-based Information Technology Consulting firm serving the public sector since 2010. We assist the Government in delivering large, complex systems and solutions. Capio Group is a small, but quickly growing firm that mixes good ideas, with great people, to achieve extraordinary results for our clients. We offer the salary and benefits of the bigger companies, with the added bonus of a flexible workplace and a great work-life balance.
Scope of Work:
Capio Group is looking for an experienced Information Technology Expert to augment its database engineering capacity to support patching and configuration management activities for databases supporting the clients Modernization Division. Under the direction of the clients team, the Senior Software Engineers will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing tasks across Enterprise Technology Services (ETS)-related environments. The IT Expert will work closely with clients application teams, infrastructure support, and vendor partners to ensure that database platforms and low-code/no-code (LCNC) solutions are maintained and developed in accordance with clients standards for performance, availability, and operational continuity. An IT Expert is a person who has comprehensive and authoritative knowledge, abilities or skills through extensive practice and/or education in a particular IT area. Examples may include, but not limited to, geospatial specialties, business intelligence experts, specialized data analytics. The IT Expert must have knowledge and experience of the following:

1. Architecting complex IT solutions across specialized domains, ensuring scalability, security and performance.
2. Leading cross-functional teams to deliver integrated technology solutions aligned with business goals. 
3. Business Intelligence & Data Warehousing (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) 
4. Advanced Analytics & Machine Learning
5. .NET classic and core Framework and .NET Core integration with databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL and My SQL.

As part of the team, the Information Technology Expert will be responsible for tasks including but not limited to:

•  Plan and execute patching and version upgrades for enterprise database platforms (e.g., SQL
  Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Perform configuration changes to support performance, availability, and compliance with the client standards.
• Coordinating and executing patching schedules for enterprise database platforms (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL) used within ETS.
• Performing version upgrades, service pack installations, and cumulative updates in development, test, and production environments.
• Supporting pre- and post-patch validation activities, including backup verification, rollback planning, and compatibility testing with the applications.
• Maintaining configuration baselines and ensuring consistency across environments.
• Documenting patching procedures and maintaining records in alignment with client change management processes.
• Collaborating with application and infrastructure teams to minimize downtime and ensure successful deployment of patches and configuration changes.
• Integrating LCNC applications with enterprise systems such as SharePoint, SQL Server, and Dynamics 365, ensuring secure and scalable implementations.
• Supporting governance, lifecycle management, and documentation of Database and LCNC solutions in alignment with client IT standards.
• Providing knowledge transfer and training to client staff on Database and LCNC tools and best practices. Knowledge transfer activities include, but are not limited to, all of the following:
  • Mentorship
  • Guided experience
  • Simulation
  • Work shadowing
  • Paired work

1. Must have a minimum of seven (7) years of FTE experience as a lead architect of complex IT solutions in a specialized domain.
2. Possess a Master's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Geospatial Information Systems, or related fields. A copy of the degree must be provided upon request.
3. Must have at least seven (7) years of full-time working experience working with cross-functional teams.
4. Must have at least five (5) years of hands-on-experience in one or more of the following
   areas:
   • Business Intelligence and data warehousing (e.g., Power Bi, Tableau)
   • Advanced data analytics and machine learning
   • Cloud-native architecture and DevOps (e.g., AWS, Azure, Kubernetes)
   • Geospatial systems (e.g., ArcGIS, remote sensing)
5. Must have at least three (3) years of full-time working experience applying secure coding practices and working within regulatory frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, FedRAMP, NIST).
6. Must provide a client/user end reference contact information for each applicable project meeting the requirements and two client references to sign attachments upon request. The reference contact must be a representative of the company for which the project was developed and have performed a management or supervisory role?

1. Possession of certifications such as:
   • AWS Certified Data Analytics - Specialty
   • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
   • Certified Business Intelligence Professional
   A copy of the certification must be provided upon request. 
2. Experience contributing to academic or industry research.
   Experience designing and deploying cloud-native solutions using:
   • AWS, Azure, or GCP
   • CI/CD pipelines and container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
3. Experience working with or for government agencies.
4. Experience influencing enterprise-level IT decisions.