Systems Administration Technician

Job Description:

Systems Administration Technician

Description

Job Location:

• The office for this position is located at the Harry S. Truman State Office Building, 301 W High Street, Jefferson City, MO. 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Server Middleware System Administrator's role is to ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of information systems that support the State of Missouri’s core organizational functions and web sites. This is achieved by effectively leveraging all networked software and applications throughout the lifecycle (Analysis, Design, Build, Test, Operation, and Retirement).

Middleware Systems Administrators will be responsible for the support, troubleshooting, and maintenance of server applications for both public-facing and internal networks. Successful candidates must be organized, self-motivated, and enjoy a challenge. This position entails keeping up with very fast-paced IT-related requests, researching new technologies to improve current systems, working on individual projects as well as projects within a group, and solving complicated problems all while minimizing downtime. Candidates will also need to be team players and possess the skills necessary to teach others about complex topics.

A System Administrator must be innovative, well organized, self-motivated, a team player, and enjoy a challenge. This position will provide in-depth technical knowledge and support for business application systems to ensure they are well-managed, supported, monitored, upgraded, and maintained to provide optimal performance, reliability, and availability.

This position is with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) supporting the State Data Center (SDC).

ITSD Core Values - We Innovate and Partner with Passion, Respect, and Integrity United as #OneTeam.

• Perform installation, monitoring, testing, configuration, migration, maintenance and troubleshooting of assigned technologies.
• Ensure that the technologies are updated with current, stable, and compliant architecture and that applications meet enterprise and security standards.
• Proactively monitor and report performance and utilization of assigned technologies.
• Troubleshoot software and/or hardware issues/failures.
• Resolve alerts and perform remediation activities.
• Manage problems or escalate tickets and tasks from systems/software owners.
• Provides input into infrastructure architecture designs.
• Participates in Disaster Recovery planning and exercises.
• Windows Server Administration and Application Server Administration.
• Linux RHEL Administration and Application Server Administration.
• Management and configuration of Microsoft IIS (Internet Information Server).
• Management and configuration of shared web hosting environments.
• Manage and configure enterprise applications.

• Knowledge of Windows OS.
• Knowledge of Linux OS.
• Knowledge of computer/network systems infrastructure requirements and standards.
• Knowledge of Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, and Network Troubleshooting.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and work demands.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and adapt to new technologies.
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills.
• Technical troubleshooting skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.
• Experience with the following technologies a plus:
• Logging and analytics tools.
• FTP server configuration and management.
• File Folder configuration and management.
• User account management.
• Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate’s name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Knowledge of operating systems and applications. Knowledge of cybersecurity issues and preventative methods. Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software. Ability to research, collect, and analyze network performance.

The classification for this position is classified as Systems Administration Technician ; click for more information.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Salary:

$45,000.00-$58,943.99 per Year