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State of Illinois

Windows Server OS Administrator (INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST I, OPT S)

State of Illinois, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777


​Agency : Department of Innovation and Technology

Position Title: Information Systems Analyst I - Option S

Posting Date: 09/11/2024Closing Date/Time: 09/24/2024Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,688/monthly; Full Range $6,688-$9,745/monthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full TimeCounty: SangamonNumber of Vacancies: 2Plan/BU: RC063

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Transcripts are required. If you do not upload transcript you will not be considered for the position.

Posting Identification Number 41325

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as a Windows Server OS Administrator in the Midrange Systems Operations/Software Management Unit researching, implementing, installing, configuring and testing software and operating systems on Microsoft Windows Servers in an Active Directory environment. In this role you will provide technical assistance to clients and technicians pertaining to software and operating systems using System Software Configuration Manager. In addition, you will participate as a team member and serve as project coordinator for standard projects including small/medium size software installations and deployments. If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plansFlexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year3 paid personal business days per year13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years12 weeks of paid parental leavePension plan through the State Employees Retirement SystemDeferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement planOptional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

Under general direction, serves as a Windows Server OS Administrator for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT)Provides technical assistance to clients and technicians pertaining to software and operating systems using Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (e.g. Citrix, Horizon, Azure)Performs problem diagnostic of software and operating system problemsParticipates as a team member and serves as project coordinator for standard projects including small/medium size software installations and deployments:Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology (IT) fieldPerforms other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.Requires one (1) year of professional experience in Systems Services or a related Information Technology field.

Specialized Skills

Requires one (1) year of professional experience managing Windows System Software Configuration Manager.Requires one (1) year of professional experience with operating systems including Microsoft Windows Servers and Active Directory environment.Requires one (1) year of professional experience in Risk Management, Web Applications, Workflow, or Data ManagementRequires one (1) year of professional experience in network communication concepts and principles.

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year of professional experience managing Windows System Software Configuration Manager.One (1) year of professional experience with operating systems including Microsoft Windows Servers and Active Directory environmentOne (1) year of professional experience in Risk Management, Web Applications, Workflow, or Data ManagementOne (1) year of professional experience in network communication concepts and principles.One (1) year of professional experience researching, implementing, installing, configuring, and testing software and operating systems.One (1) year of professional experience coordinating projects.Working knowledge of server/client network configurations, routers, routing protocols, switches, firewalls, VPN, internet, SQL server, Microsoft desk top packages.Developed verbal and written communications skills to present technical information to others with clarity and precision.Demonstrated organizational skills to manage multiple competing priorities.Ability to analyze and diagnose system issues and coordinate efforts to resolve.

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

Requires the ability to verify identity.Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with State of Illinois.Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.Requires ability to travel in performance of duties.Requires ability to work outside of normal business hours to meet deadlines.Requires ability to use agency-supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.Requires ability to serve in an on-call capacity.Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. This is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.

Work Hours: 8:30AM - 5:00PM Monday - FridayWork Location: 201 W Adams St, Springfield, Illinois, 62704-1874Agency Contact: Tristan.J.Molumby@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.