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.

About this Position:

The System Administration Specialist'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 websites. This is achieved by effectively leveraging all networked software and applications throughout the lifecycle (Analysis, Design, Build, Test, Operation, and Retirement).

The 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, 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.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate projects with team members and customers relating to system maintenance, implementation of new systems, or system enhancements.
• Schedule and coordinate complex tasks with team members and between teams.
• Perform installation and configuration of new systems.
• Configure system monitoring, perform testing operations, and perform tests to ensure system stability.
• Perform system updates, validate that systems are patched and up to date, and ensure that all systems meet all security standards and requirements.
• Troubleshoot system and application issues.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Windows OS.
• Knowledge of Linux OS.
• Knowledge of Network Infrastructure, TCP/IP, and Network Troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Load Balancers, Reverse Proxies.
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at the same time.
• The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.

The classification for this position is Systems Administration Specialist; click for more information.

The State of Missouri’s benefits package includes a defined pension plan, paid time off, health insurance, and pre-tax flexible benefits. To learn more about the total benefits package click here.

If you have questions please contact: ITSDRecruiting@oa.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.