Systems Engineer (Hybrid)

Colorado Department of State THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR THE SPECIFIED TIME AND IS ONLY OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION. Department Information Colorado Department of State. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR THE SPECIFIED TIME AND IS ONLY OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION. Our Culture & Environment Coloradans come from all walks of life and so do we. Who We Are: Our mission is to make government easy and accessible for people to further democracy, support economic opportunity for all Coloradans, and demonstrate a standard of integrity and excellence. Our vision is to ensure all Coloradans have a voice in our future, help Coloradans and their businesses thrive, and be the best at what we do. What We Believe: The State of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At the Colorado Department of State, we are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We highly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. Benefits Employee wellness programs and an on-site fitness center 12 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off and sick leave Access to a diverse array of technical, leadership and supervisory training opportunities Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans Medical and dental health plans Paid life insurance Automatic short‑term (and optional long‑term) disability coverage Excellent work‑life balance through flex schedules, flexplace/remote work, and ad‑hoc arrangements Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, Description of Job Information Technology Services Division: The Information Technology Services (ITS) Division provides information systems and computer support for employees, customers of the Department of State, and therefore the people of Colorado. Much of the work completed by the division can be done remotely, contributing to the positive work‑life balance of its employees. The Colorado Department of State is unique from many state agencies in that we are a smaller agency with an in‑house ITS division, as a result our employees maintain greater collective impact over the work product of the Department. As one of the few state agencies with a fully in‑house ITS Division, the Colorado Department of State provides a unique environment where technology leadership directly influences statewide services and supports multiple critical systems for the State of Colorado. The Systems Operations Unit Work unit staff evaluates, selects, installs, upgrades, enhances, and maintains all domain servers, including, but not limited to, domain controllers, file server(s), print server(s), mail server(s), accounting system server(s), domain database server(s), phone system server(s), utility server(s), etc. The work unit’s duties involve all aspects surrounding the collection, storage, and dissemination of data received from Colorado counties for voter registration including HAVA (Help America Vote Act) supplied through SCORE system, UCC filings, domestic and foreign business entities, notary, campaign finance, lobbyist, and any other systems assigned to the CDOS office through legislation. The Systems Operations team provides CDOS technical operating system and base application support, as well as general assistance for development, database, engineering, and security teams. Illustration of Duties As the Systems Engineer you will be a valued member of the Systems Operations team, which provides safe and secure infrastructure and operations across all of the agency's vital systems as well as the data collected and maintained by our systems. You will be a part of a department that continues to be recognized as a leader, both in Colorado and nationally, in the use of technology in multiple program areas. In this position, you will experience working within a high-functioning professional team and collaborating with other teams within the ITS Division and the Department. The ideal candidate will be proficient in administering Operating Systems, specifically Linux with additional knowledge in virtualization and cloud support. You should display strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to use research, reason, and deduction to resolve technical issues. To succeed in this role, it's important that you have the desire to learn new skills in the IT field, step up as a valued member of the team, and promote a diverse and inclusive perspective in your daily work. The Position’s Primary Duties Include Operating systems including, but not limited to, Linux and base application support, maintenance, and administration. Webserver and application server software support, maintenance, and administration. Virtualization and cloud support, maintenance, and administration. Development software support, maintenance, and administration. Professional development, secondary (backup) administration, & other duties as assigned. The Position’s Secondary (backup) Duties Include Linux Identity Management support, maintenance, and administration. Linux/ Automation support, maintenance, and administration. SAN networking and storage array support, maintenance, and administration. Other Linux application support and administration duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications This position requires a total of three (3) years in applicable professional experience and/or education in a field of study related to the work. To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate that you meet one of the following options outlined below: OPTION 1 – Experience Three (3) years of professional experience as a systems administrator with a focus on the Linux Operating System and base application support, maintenance, and administration. OPTION 2 – Experience and/or Education A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, certification, and/or relevant experience as defined in Option 1 to equal three (3) years. Related education includes accredited coursework in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Mathematics/Statistics, Data Science/Data Analytics, Database Management, Engineering, or closely related field. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this announcement. Preferred Qualifications And Competencies Preference will be given to those candidates with previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position Able to support, maintain and administer Operating System and applications running on Linux Able to maintain webserver and web application server software Knowledge in Kubernetes, Azure Cloud, AWS Cloud Strong Understanding of Web Application Security Skilled in development software support, maintenance, and administration Docker/Podman Experience WAF ExperienceDevOps Experience Python Programming Experience Storage Administration Experience SAN Networking Experience Java Based Application Server Administration Understanding of Java Development Tools and Environments A commitment to advancing a diverse and inclusive perspective Competencies to include: Reasoning and Deduction Communication skills – written and verbal Problem Solving Skills Research Skills Ability to Process Information and Apply Knowledge Interpersonal Skills Committed to Advancing a Diverse and Inclusive Perspective Understanding of Accessibility Standards Conditions of Employment The Department of State does NOT offer sponsored Visa for employment purposes. May be required to travel to State disaster recovery facility, for professional development/training opportunities, or as requested by supervisor. This position will be required to successfully pass a background check. When completing your application package, ensure you have submitted your transcript (if applicable). Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application. Completing the Application The minimum qualifications listed in the announcement are NOT optional. Cover letters and resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado application form. Cover letters and resumes may be attached to the application as supplemental information. Appeal Rights An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director. As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director. Notifications All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/evaluation process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from coloradosos.gov and View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Pay for Equal Work A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis. ADAAA Accommodations and Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. E‑Verify The Department of State participates in E‑Verify in accordance with the program’s Right to Work for all newly‑hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. 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