System Administrator

Initial Posting Date:

06/27/2024

Application Deadline:

07/25/2024

Agency:

Oregon State Treasury

Salary Range:

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

System Administrator

Job Description:

Oregon State Treasury is recruiting for the position of System Administrator.

Job Duties Summary

Server and Infrastructure Design, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Manage Citrix Infrastructure including all maintenance, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

• Manage VMWare Infrastructure and cloud Virtual infrastructure.

• Manage Cloud Infrastructure including Azure, Azure AD, and Microsoft 365 components.

• Manage remote access and remote devices including maintenance and configuration of SCCM, Intune, and Direct Access.

• Manage Active Directory environment including Active Directory, DHCP & DNS.

• Manage Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) and all Single Sign-on Integrations and Yubikey implementation.

• Work with management to define strategic direction for IT as it relates to the OST system infrastructure for Treasury's critical applications.

• Coordinate with Security Team and Application Team to provide server resources that are reliable, recoverable and secure.

Project Management and Execution

• Assume project manager or team member responsibilities for projects, as assigned.

• Coordinate, plan, develop, test, maintain, and implement technologies in support of agency business goals.

• Evaluate, monitor, recommend, and implement new technologies.

• Interpret and apply management and operational policies, relevant legislation, and industry standard practices.

• Prepare progress reports and other written communication for agency staff and management.

• Consult with users to provide alternate workflow and integrate new and existing technology in the process.

Work Schedule

This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid (remote and in-office) work location schedule; in-office work will be predominately from Treasury's Salem and Tigard office.

The schedule will be approximately 90+% time spent remote with a minimum of eight times per year in-office presence, spread over each quarter of the year with additional days in the office as needed. There may be the need for occasional (roughly once per year) travel to eastern Washington state for worksite business needs.

Salary Range

$85,788 - $129,912 annually.

Job Classification

This position is classified as an Information System Specialist 8. This position is a SEIU represented position.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of information systems experience in system administration; OR

• An associate's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND 5 years of information systems experience in system administration; OR

• A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field AND three (3) years of information systems experience in system administration; OR

• Master's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field AND one (1) year of information systems experience in system administration.

Desired Attributes

Job Specific Attributes

• Experience with configuring, implementing, and administering M365 tenant.

• Experience with strategic planning in a Windows environment.

• Experience acting as a subject matter expert for design, implementation, and administration of new resources or infrastructure.

• Experience with configuring, implementing, maintaining operations, and administering cloud infrastructure.

• Experience with Azure AD and secure FTP infrastructure.

• Experience with ensuring compliance with security standards and document retention policies.

• Experience managing systems across multiple locations ensuring continuity of operations.

• Experience configuring and administering client and server VPN.

Core Attributes

• Respect

• Treats all individuals fairly and respectfully; works effectively with others; fosters an environment where opportunities to thrive are available to all; respects different values and viewpoints.

• Teamwork

• Acts in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner, recognizes the worth of others, and places the good of the team ahead of personal objectives.

• Flexibility

• Demonstrates willingness to change to meet organizational needs, professionally handles discomfort with a changing work environment, and remains calm in stressful situations.

• Communication

• Effectively articulates and exchanges information with internal and external stakeholders. Is prompt in responding to questions and inquiries.

• Initiative

• Takes appropriate action without waiting for explicit instructions, generates creative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.

• Critical Thinking

• Identifies and weighs options, makes sound decisions after reviewing all relevant information, plans for potential problems, takes calculated risks, and recognizes impact of solutions.

• Time Management

• Prioritizes and manages time effectively across various competing tasks, demonstrating focus and adaptability, arriving on time for meetings, and meeting deadlines.

• Attention to Detail

• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing tasks.

How to Apply

You are required to upload your resume and a cover letter describing how you meet the job specific attributes listed above.

Please make sure the attributes and qualifications you possess are clearly demonstrated in your application materials. Following these instructions and providing this information will be used to determine which candidates will be selected to move forward in the process.

We will accept applications through the job announcement closing date, however, we may close this recruitment early, if we receive a well-qualified applicant pool. If interested, please apply early.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Low employee premium share for medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life (1% or 5% employee share);

• Robust paid leave package, such as vacation, personal business, holidays, sick leave, and floating day of leave;

• PERS retirement benefits;

• Support with training and development;

• Student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF);

• Optional benefits include optional life, short & long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, Oregon Savings Growth Plan (deferred compensation plan), flexible spending accounts, long term care insurance, employee assistance program, and more!

About Oregon State Treasury

Oregon State Treasury is focused on improving the financial well-being of all Oregonians. We provide low-cost programs for governments, and empower Oregonians to invest in themselves and their loved ones for a more secure future. Oregon State Treasury is led by State Treasurer Tobias Read. As Treasurer, he is the state's financial leader, the custodian of public funds and chief investment officer. We prioritize investing for the long term, doing business the right way, and empowering Oregonians to invest in themselves. We're proud of the work we do to help families, governments, and businesses succeed.

We are committed to cultivating a workplace that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We value and support the collective differences in who we are and celebrate the fact that everyone comes to the table as their own unique individual. We believe this commitment empowers our success and makes Oregon State Treasury an excellent place to work. As Treasury employees, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion makes this a safe environment for us to ask questions, learn, and grow, and helps us to better serve Oregonians.

Our Values and Principles

INTEGRITY---INNOVATION---DIVERSITY---TRUST---PROFESSIONALISM---ACCESSIBILITY

Please visit the following webpage to learn more about Oregon State Treasury: https://www.oregon.gov/treasury/Pages/index.aspx

Special Information

• Prospective employees are subject to an extensive background check that may include, but not be limited to, validation of all application materials, prior employment, and professional references, driving records and fingerprint-based state and federal criminal and civil records.  Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

• OST does not offer visa sponsorships, and within three days of hire, the successful candidate will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. To receive preference you MUST attach appropriate documentation as outlined by the Department of Administrative Services at the following website: Veterans Resources.  You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.

• OST is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to a diverse workforce.

• Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Oregon State Treasury will provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please call Oregon State Treasury at 503-378-4000 and request to be connected to Human Resources.