Network Administrator

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy Job Posting closes: October 21, 2024 Required documents uploaded by: When application is submitted. Agency Information: About the Lottery: In November of 1986, 64 percent of Kansas voters approved a constitutional amendment authorizing the creation of a state lottery. The Kansas Legislature passed the "Kansas Lottery Act" in 1987, and the Kansas Lottery was established. The mission of the Kansas Lottery is to produce the maximum amount of revenue possible for the State of Kansas while ensuring the integrity of all games. The Kansas Lottery sells $1, $2, $3, $5, $10, $20 and $30 scratch tickets and $1 and $2 instant pull tab games. In addition, Kansas Lottery players enjoy Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto America, Lucky for Life, Super Kansas Cash, Pick 3, 2by2, Keno, Racetrax, and Holiday Millionaire Raffle draw games. Kansas Lottery products are sold at approximately 1,750 retail locations. The Kansas Expanded Lottery Act, enacted in 2007, authorized the Kansas Lottery to be the owner/operator of casino gaming in four Kansas gaming zones. Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Dodge City; Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane; Hollywood Casino at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City; and the Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel in Pittsburg. The Kansas Lottery employs people in many different backgrounds/positions such as marketing, finance, security, sales and IT. The Kansas Lottery is a place where you can dream big. Come and join our winning team About the Position Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Work Schedule: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm Eligible to Receive Benefits: Benefits Eligible Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes Search Keywords: Network, Security, Application, System, Server Support Compensation: $48,000-$55,000 Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Employment Benefits Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information Position Summary & Responsibilities Position Summary: Manage, maintain, and configure the Lottery network switches, firewalls and other network devices. Configure network monitoring, optimizations. Interface with vendors to ensure successful network implementation on lottery projects. Review and perform mitigation of audits, vulnerability reports and penetration testing on network equipment. Review vendor firewall changes for accuracy. Work with IT and lottery employees for disaster recovery. Support, maintain, and operate Lottery technology systems and applications. Review logs for issues or problems. Remediate issues found in vulnerability reports, review monitoring application for issues/problems, attacks or any other items noted by the application. Act as a backup to the Systems Administrator working on servers and applications that the lottery uses. Perform duties on Microsoft Servers including backups, restores, creation and maintenance of user accounts, modifications to Active Directory. Administer user and computer accounts to ensure proper OS updates and virus protection. Install hardware and software, assists with network set-up, support and maintenance. Provides training and support to users. View Position Description Here. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required. Valid current Class C Kansas Driver's license at the time of hire and throughout employment. Hardware and software technical support experience required. Strong documentation and communication skills required. Microsoft Office products experience required. Associates Degree preferred. Network Certified preferred. PCNSA or PCCET preferred. CCNA preferred. Customer service/Help desk experience preferred. Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements : Must pass extensive background prior to hire and subject to periodic updates. Subject to tax clearance upon hire and periodic updates. Employees of the Kansas Lottery and designated family members are subject to the provisions of the Kansas Lottery Act, K.S.A. 74-7801 et seq., and the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act, K.S.A. 74-8733 et seq. Must complete Form I-9 upon hire and update and/or re-verify as required. By law, any person who holds or has held a license with the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission may not be employed by the Kansas Lottery within five years after last holding such license. Recruiter Contact Information Name : Jayme Carpenter Email : jayme.carpenterkslottery.net Phone : 785-296-5726 Mailing Address : 128 N. Kansas Ave. Topeka, KS 66603 Job Application Process First Sign in or register as a New User . Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. This information is included on all your job applications. Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. This information is included on all your job applications. Start your draft job application , upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete. Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page. Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter. Email - sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page Notifications - view the Careers> My Job Notifications page Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov : How to Apply for a Job - Instructions and How to Search for a Job - Instructions" Required Documents for this Application to be Complete Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference) Upload these on the Attachments step in your Job Application Resume Coverletter Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov : How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents How to Claim Veterans Preference Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference PLEASE NOTE : The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victorianoks.gov , or can be mailed/delivered in person to: ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator Office of Personnel Services Landon State Office Building 900 SW Jackson, Rm 401 Topeka, KS 66612 Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.