Senior Systems Administration Specialist

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 Senior Systems Administration Specialist 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).

The Senior Systems Administration Specialist 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 IT related requests, researching new technologies to improve current systems, working on individual projects as well as projects within a group, solving complicated problems all while minimizing downtime. Candidates will also need to be a team player and possess the skills necessary to teach others about complex topics. This position will support both Enterprise and select Agency servers running either Windows Server or Linux Server Operating Systems.

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 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.
• General Windows Server Administration and Application Server Administration.
• General Linux RHEL Administration and Application Server Administration.
• Management and configuration of Microsoft IIS (Internet Information Server), and .NET Web applications on a web server environment.
• Management and configuration of Apache Tomcat (Java Web Server), and JAVA applications on a web server environment.

• Knowledge and experience with Windows and/or Linux server operating systems.
• Knowledge of Linux Web Application Servers (Apache HTTPD).
• Knowledge or experience with uDeploy and/or Content Delivery Software.
• Knowledge or experience with ITSM best practices preferably ITIL Certification a plus.
• Scripting knowledge (BASH, PowerShell, VB Script, excreta) is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of personnel.
• Knowledge of computer/network systems infrastructure requirements and standards.
• Windows and Linux server troubleshooting skills.
• The ability to address multiple projects/tasks on a daily basis and possession of strong troubleshooting skills are key.
• 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.

Skill in critical thinking and problem-solving. Skill in the analysis and evaluation of system issues. Ability to mentor, coach, and develop skills of staff.

The classification for this position is Senior Systems Administration Specialist ; 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 .

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