Systems Administrator – (Information System Specialist 7) – Hybrid Remote Work Opportunity

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At the Oregon Department of Energy, we're helping shape the state's energy future. Our team is dedicated to keeping Oregon on the leading edge of renewable energy and efficiency while supporting energy innovation, investment, equity, and resilience. From helping Oregonians save energy at home; to overseeing the state's interests in the world's largest environmental cleanup at the Hanford nuclear site in Washington, our work is challenging, rewarding, and diverse. We work with developers and communities on proposed energy facilities, with schools and manufacturers looking to save energy and money, and with other agencies and stakeholders on meeting the challenges of climate change. Oregon is one of the most energy-efficient states in the country, routinely landing near the top of annual national rankings. ODOE is committed to helping Oregon remain an energy leader, and that starts with hiring engaged team members ready to deliver for all Oregonians.

The Central Services Division is responsible for the critical operations that ensure the agency functions effectively, efficiently, in support of its mission, and in compliance with state and federal requirements. This includes financial management such as budgeting, accounting, payroll, procurement, contracting, and federal grants administration, to ensure fiscal integrity and resource stewardship. The division also oversees information technology and database management, providing secure, innovative, reliable systems that support agency operations. Facilities and records management, risk management, and employee safety functions ensure a safe, organized and compliant workplace. Additionally, the division manages human resources, including strategic workforce planning, recruitment, classification and compensation, employee relations, leave administration, training, wellness programs, and personnel action processing.

The Information Services section helps achieve the agency’s mission by building and maintaining a modern, reliable, and readily accessible technology infrastructure. The section provides network administration, system administration, application development, database solutions, data governance, information security, and technical support for the entire agency. The Information Services section also supports the agency’s educational mission by providing tools and capacity for gathering, sharing, and publishing data and information with citizens, partners, and stakeholders. In addition, the Information Services section provides internal services focusing on securing information and infrastructure, and coordinates enterprise technology efforts with Enterprise Information Services.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions and hope you will join us on our path to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an agency that embraces social equity through our values, strategic planning, and actions. Leaning into our equity priorities means we continually examine what we do, the impact we have, and our progress toward weaving social equity into who we are.

The primary purpose of the System Administrator role is to design and implement systems and solutions to facilitate the business of the department. The incumbent in this position acts as a subject matter expert in support of other IT functions and provides server systems and domain design, configuration, administration, ongoing maintenance, and security.

For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities for this position, please review the position description by clicking here.   

You will be a member of a diverse team built on collaboration and support.

We offer full medical, vision, and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year.

This is a full-time, classified service position that is represented by SEIU.

• Six (6) years of information systems experience in: systems administration, network administration, IT infrastructure support, infrastructure security, or related information technology functions;

• An Associate's degree 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 four (4) years of information systems experience in: systems administration, network administration, IT infrastructure support, infrastructure security, or related information technology functions;

• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND two (2) years of information systems experience in: systems administration, network administration, IT infrastructure support, cybersecurity, or related information technology functions;

• A Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.

The most successful candidate will also have the following skills, experience, and background:

• Windows Server administration experience, including server configuration, maintenance, patching, troubleshooting, upgrades and system recovery.  
• PowerShell scripting and automation experience.
• Experience managing enterprise identity, access, and policy using Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, and Microsoft Entra ID.  
• SCCM, PDQ, Microsoft Intune, or similar endpoint management administration experience.
• Network administration experience, including DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure.
• Cybersecurity administration experience, including vulnerability remediation, access controls, MFA, security incident response, and system hardening.
• Microsoft 365 administration experience, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Azure, and security administration.
• Windows 10/11 administration and advanced technical troubleshooting experience, including complex issue resolution and root-cause analysis.

Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color are less likely to apply for positions unless they believe they meet all the desired attributes. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We strongly encourage candidates to apply, even those who might not believe they possess every one of the desired attributes. Applicants who most closely exhibit the desired attributes will be invited to continue in the application process.

• Click the "Apply" button above and complete the online application.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. Please attach both documents to the “My Experience” section under Resume/CV in the application.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please visit the following website:  Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.
• Answer all the supplemental questions.

Help your application rise to the top! Don’t forget to showcase your amazing skills and experience in your application package that makes you the best candidate for the position. Candidates whose training and/or experience most closely match the requirements and needs of the position and attach all necessary documents will be eligible for an interview. Submissions will be screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).

Employment will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

The Oregon Department of Energy does not provide visa sponsorship, including STEM OPT extensions. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, both currently and in the future. On your first day of hire, you will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form to verify your work authorization.

If you have questions about the recruitment and selection process, or need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Sam Krygier, at sam.krygier@energy.oregon.gov or call (503)-931-3340.