System Administrator

This is for a System Administrator Level 3.

Work Schedule
This position will have the opportunity for a hybrid (remote and in-office) work location schedule; in-office work will be predominately from Treasury's Salem office.


The schedule will be approximately 90+% time spent remote with a minimum of eight times per year in-office presence, spread over each quarter of the year. We do not pay travel expenses.


The length of this assignment is not to exceed 6 months.


Here are the Qualifications:

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Six (6) years of information systems experience in systems administration.
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND two (2) years of information systems experience in systems administration.
• Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.

Desired Attributes
Job Specific Attributes

• Systems Administration Experience in a Windows environment including supporting group policies and secure configurations.
• Experience with a variety of Microsoft products, including Active Directory, SCCM, Intune, Microsoft 365, and Azure.
• Experience in planning, managing, and troubleshooting virtual infrastructures.
• Experience managing and maintaining secure FTP technologies and public key infrastructures.

Core Attributes

• Respect - Treats all individuals fairly and respectfully; works effectively with others; fosters an environment where opportunities to thrive are available to all; respects different values and viewpoints.
• Teamwork - Acts in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner, recognizes the worth of others, and places the good of the team ahead of personal objectives.
• Flexibility - Demonstrates willingness to change to meet organizational needs, professionally handles discomfort with a changing work environment, and remains calm in stressful situations.
• Communication - Effectively articulates and exchanges information with internal and external stakeholders. Is prompt in responding to questions and inquiries.
• Initiative - Takes appropriate action without waiting for explicit instructions, generates creative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
• Critical Thinking - Identifies and weighs options, makes sound decisions after reviewing all relevant information, plans for potential problems, takes calculated risks, and recognizes impact of solutions.
• Time Management - Prioritizes and manages time effectively across various competing tasks, demonstrating focus and adaptability, arriving on time for meetings, and meeting deadlines.
• Attention to Detail - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing tasks.

Job Duties Summary


System Infrastructure Design, Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Manage remote access and remote devices including maintenance and configuration.
• Manage Cloud Infrastructure including Azure AD, and Microsoft 365 components.
• Manage and support virtual servers, desktops, and other endpoints including installing, upgrading, and patching.
• Design, implement and support group policies and secure configurations.
• Enable and support Public Key Infrastructure environment.
• Design, install, manage, and upgrade Secure FTP infrastructure in support of business processes.
• Research, innovate and automate system administration.
• Coordinate with other IT teams to ensure availability, reliability, and scalability of Windows Infrastructure.

Project Management and Execution

• Coordinate, plan, develop, test, maintain, and implement technologies in support of agency business goals.
• Evaluate, monitor, recommend, and implement new technologies.
• Interpret and apply Treasury management and operational policies, relevant legislation, and industry standard practices.
• Prepare progress reports and other written communication for agency staff and management.
• Consult with users to provide alternate work flow and integrate new and existing technology in the process.

Second level Help Desk Support

• Work with OST users to resolve incidents, and provide assistance and training as requested.
• Serve as a liaison between users and appropriate IT staff when needed.
• Document resolutions for future reference.

Other Duties
• Function as a cross-functional team member in support of OST IT services.
• Provide backup support for Help Desk.
• Participate in Business Continuity activities including training, desktop exercises and Disaster Recovery tests.
• Participate in developing and updating policies, standards and procedures that meet existing and newly approved policies and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.