M365 Senior DevOps Analyst (Information Systems Analyst II Option A)
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Job Requisition ID: 50598
Posting Date: 10/10/2025
Closing Date: 10/24/2025
Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 21166
Skill Option: Application Services - Information Technology
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,787 Monthly; Full Range $7,787 - $11,450 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: None
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as a M365 Senior DevOps Analyst performing complex professional and advisory functions for a full range of information technology (IT) applications services including administering, planning, analyzing, evaluating, designing, developing, testing, and implementing assigned projects. In this role you will serve as a team leader on highly complex projects while independently planning, developing, and implementing techniques for gathering and interpreting data. In addition, you will provide professional user support for applications and environments as assigned and provide administration and oversight of enterprise-wide environments including, but not limited to, Microsoft 365 products, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, document management platforms, forms management platforms as assigned. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!
As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
- Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
- 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
- 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
- 3 paid personal business days per year
- 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
- Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Essential Functions
• Under administrative direction, serves as a M365 Senior DevOps Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) performing complex professional and advisory functions for a full range of information technology (IT) applications services including administering, planning, analyzing, evaluating, designing, developing, testing, and implementing assigned projects.
• Serves as team leader on highly complex projects while independently planning, developing, and implementing techniques for gathering and interpreting data.
• Provides professional user support for applications and environments as assigned.
• Provides administration and oversight of enterprise-wide environments including, but not limited to, Microsoft 365 products, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, document management platforms, forms management platforms as assigned.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the information technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.
Specialized Skills
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience configuring, developing, and administering (e.g., Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Power Automate, SharePoint) with the ability to integrate and optimize solutions.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience using Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Azure DevOps, SQL Server, and SQL Reporting Service to support enterprise application development, reporting, and analytics needs.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience applying system development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies to design, develop, test, and deploy enterprise IT applications.
Preferred Qualifications
• Three (3) years of professional experience configuring, developing, and administering (e.g., Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Power Automate, SharePoint) with the ability to integrate and optimize solutions.
• Three (3) years of professional experience using Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Azure DevOps, SQL Server, and SQL Reporting Service to support enterprise application development, reporting, and analytics needs.
• Three (3) years of professional experience applying system development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies to design, develop, test, and deploy enterprise IT applications.
• Three (3) years of professional experience providing Tier 2/Tier 3 user support and environment administration for enterprise IT applications, including troubleshooting, issue escalation with vendors, and implementing system enhancements to improve availability, interoperability, and performance. .
• Ability to coordinate and lead the activities of technical staff, provide mentoring and training, and ensure adherence to quality assurance and control measures on large-scale IT projects.
• Ability to design, develop, and support bottom-line and batch applications, applying systems analysis methodologies to create clear technical specifications and solution documentation.
• Ability to analyze complex data and system issues, apply logical reasoning, and exercise sound judgment in identifying root causes and recommending effective solutions
• Developed verbal and written communication skills to clearly present technical concepts, prepare documentation, and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with associates, vendors, and business stakeholders to support collaboration, problem resolution, and project success.
Conditions of Employment
NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.
• Requires the ability to verify identity.
• Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois
• Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
• Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.
• Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.
Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 300 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact: Lorna Bock
Email: Lorna.A.Bock@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market: Springfield