Government Trust in Cloud Security is Increasing

Posted by Mike Boyle, VP Sales, TCC

A recent article on the State Tech Magazine website indicates that state and local governments are showing increased confidence in cloud security which is good news for providers. https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2023/02/traditionally-reluctant-governments-have-increased-trust-cloud-security?cm_ven=Email&cm_cat=ET_Promotional&cm_pla=MKT63191adu0000P0000&etsi=16246097&etsu=920225538&cm_ite=MKT63191_20230214_CAMPAIGN_TECHMAG_STATETECH_0-0-0-0-NONPURCH-0-0-Y_CTRL_C&cm_ven=Email&cm_cat=ET_Promotional&cm_pla=MKT63191adu0000P0000&etsi=16246098&etsu=920225538&cm_ite=MKT63191_20230214_CAMPAIGN_TECHMAG_STATETECH_0-0-0-0-SUBSCRIBERS-0-0-Y_CTRL_D

The article indicates that during the pandemic lockdowns, citizens could not enter government facilities to transact business, and state and local governments began adopting more cloud based services to meet the demands of their constituents.

State and local government agencies had been wary of adopting cloud solutions, primarily due to security concerns.  “Government agencies hold confidential data, and they could suffer a crisis of public trust if that data leaked. But agencies have gained more trust in cloud service providers in recent years.”

The article states “State and local government agencies can undertake an accounting of their data and make determinations about what data, if any, should go into the cloud. Major cloud service providers have taken tremendous steps to safeguard data, and often these steps exceed the capabilities of stand-alone government organizations.”

The numbers provided in the article support this viewpoint, stating “A recent survey by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers found that 89 percent of state CIOs say hybrid cloud is ideal for their operations.”

Agencies can also take proactive measures to be sure their cloud service providers take additional steps to ensure security such as “specific security measures that protect cloud-based systems, particularly email, which often serves as a front door for attackers.”

With these security measures in place, state and local governments can continue to accelerate the pace of digital transformation and continue to embrace the cloud.

To find out more about TCC and our work with State government please visit our website https://www.e-tcc.com/.

TCC Seeks a Senior CICS System Developer (Contract)

Type: Contract
Duration: Until 3/31/2026 
Location: Jackson, MS

Hybrid: Required to be onsite at least one week per month.

Position Description and Job Skill Set:

Someone who is well versed in Mainframe/Linux COBOL/CICS systems. A solid knowledge of MicroFocus COBOL and
complex CICS based architeture system on a Linux based operating system with multiple file interaction with ADABAS,
sequential file formats as well as Relational Database Systems.

Required Skills/Experience:

Minimum 15 years as Lead or SME supporting COBOL/CICS

Preferred/Not Required:

Proficient in Enterprise Developer; Experience with GitLab

At TCC, we know that having a strong company culture is paramount in sustaining the success and stability of the company, especially within the information technology industry. That’s why we place our focus on the people who make our success possible: our employees, partners and clients. We strive to create an environment that preserves and fosters growth while still promoting the DNA of our company.

Our core values:
• Building strong, reliable relationships with our employees, our partners and our clients
• Upholding integrity, honesty and respect
• Supporting our local community
• Encouraging continued education and development

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

To apply for this position please visit our website https://www.e-tcc.com/open-positions
 
 
 
 
 
 

TCC Seeks a Cloud Migration Project Manager (Contract)

Type: Contract
Duration: Full-time position
Location: Baltimore, MD (Hybrid)

Assess a portfolio of ~80 applications on various platforms to develop a modernization strategy for the portfolio.  The candidate will need to develop a roadmap from scratch working with lead architects and develop a target architecture for the applications.  This will include deciding which applications to  be:

  • Refactored
  • Merged with other applications
  • Moved to a SaaS platform
  • Rebuilt / develop new
  • Migrate to cloud as is or modified
  • Retire
  • Buy new

The PM will need to develop a resourcing plan, time line, approach, and budget estimate for implementing the plan.

The PM will need to be able to gather and manage input from various disparate user community and beneficiary stakeholders and document their requirements and goals.  The PM must be able manage the scale of the entire portfolio of 80 sub projects and able to prioritize tasks when dealing with multi priorities. This include great organizational, communications, and conflict resolution skill  as well as keeping non-technical management or stakeholders well informed.  The PM will conduct project status reporting/presentations in a regular cadence as a means to communicates progress, next step plans, issues, and risks to the stakeholder team(s). 

 This effort needs someone high energy who can sift through a lot of assessment data and can be a driver to make decisions and the project a success.  Experience managing system development in Agile model and PMP disciplines including risk management is required.  The PM should be comfortable with project management tools to track the plan and progress. 

 Domain experience in enterprise system, current micro service application architecture, AWS/ Azure cloud based architectures, SaaS based platforms, ability to identify commonality across systems, and is up to date with industry trends is a strong plus.

 

At TCC, we know that having a strong company culture is paramount in sustaining the success and stability of the company, especially within the information technology industry. That’s why we place our focus on the people who make our success possible: our employees, partners and clients. We strive to create an environment that preserves and fosters growth while still promoting the DNA of our company.

Our core values:
• Building strong, reliable relationships with our employees, our partners and our clients
• Upholding integrity, honesty and respect
• Supporting our local community
• Encouraging continued education and development

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

To apply for this position please visit our website https://www.e-tcc.com/open-positions
 
 
 
 
 
 

TCC Seeks a Case Investigator Manager (Contract)

 

Type: Contract
Duration: At least 6 months  
Location: Providence, RI

Summary:

Seeking a Case Investigator Manager to support a state’s Preparedness, Response, Infectious Disease and Emergency Medical Services (PRIDEMS).  This Case Investigator Manager will oversee the work of the Case Investigators. In addition to providing day to day support for Case Investigators on the team, the individual in this position will be responsible for facilitating training and development opportunities to new and existing Case Investigators.

This is a hybrid position.  The candidate must be able to provide support a minimum of 35 hours a week minimum, with ability to work off-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed to support response requirements.

Essential job functions include:

  • Exemplify quality case investigation work
  • Proactively review case summaries and investigation of positive cases
  • Review cluster investigations and documentation for accuracy and completeness
  • Facilitate meetings with internal or external stakeholders upon request
  • Engage, upon request, with agency partners including infection control and prevention colleagues, agency nurses, and clinical leads from various organizations
  • Update templates and resources for Case Investigator reference and usage for internal and external communication
  • Mentor new Case Investigators
  • Lead training and onboarding for new Case Investigators
  • Facilitate continuing education training and opportunities
  • Lead quality assurance monitoring via the InContact system and initiate coaching of Case Investigators for team, as needed
  • Perform administrative duties such as related to scheduling and time off request accommodation to ensure adequate team coverage
  • Serve as a point of contact for case investigation questions and concerns
  • Foster ongoing collaboration and camaraderie amongst case investigators
  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

Due to the nature of this work, the selected candidate must have sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, emotional intelligence
  • Proficiency with use of computers (desktop, laptop, tablet)
  • Ability to interact in an empathetic and nonjudgmental manner with culturally diverse populations and persons experiencing a wide range of social conditions
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to use sound judgment in responding to client issues and concerns
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills
  • Ability to adapt to changing environments and receive constructive feedback
  • Ability to use discretion, maintain confidentiality, and practice ethical conduct
  • Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, establishing and maintaining collaborative professional relationships
  • Strong time management skills (organization, prioritization, multitasking)
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Proficiency with MS Office 365 (i.e., Outlook, Word)

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in public health, health education, biology, psychology, social work, political science, anthropology, or related field. (required)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in public health, social work, health sciences, or other related fields, (Preferred)
  • Public Health: 3 years (preferred)
  • Prior case investigation or contact tracing experience (internal applicants preferred)
  • Prior management or supervisory experience 

At TCC, we know that having a strong company culture is paramount in sustaining the success and stability of the company, especially within the information technology industry. That’s why we place our focus on the people who make our success possible: our employees, partners and clients. We strive to create an environment that preserves and fosters growth while still promoting the DNA of our company.

Our core values:
• Building strong, reliable relationships with our employees, our partners and our clients
• Upholding integrity, honesty and respect
• Supporting our local community
• Encouraging continued education and development

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

To apply for this position please visit our website https://www.e-tcc.com/open-positions