Commission authorizes RFP to consolidate domain, migrate to Microsoft 365 and implement PIV smart-card authentication

Nov 6, 2025

Jefferson County authorized an RFP for IT modernization including domain consolidation under jefcowv.gov, migration to Microsoft 365 (E1), Azure AD deployment, and implementation of a FIPS 201–compliant PIV smart card system; vendors must propose cloud and on-prem options.

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Chief Technology Officer Gabriel Areizaga briefed the commission on a county IT modernization plan. Commissioner Steve Stolipher moved to authorize release of an RFP to consolidate domains under jefcowv.gov, migrate county email and services to Microsoft 365 (primarily E1 licensing), deploy Azure Active Directory and implement a FIPS 201–compliant PIV smart-card system for logical access.

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