Windows/Linux Systems and Security Administrator (Infrastructure

60 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following\: evaluating effectiveness and risk of it processes, recommending changes in IT procedures to meet customer needs, and evaluating and/or researching hardware and/or software solutions and providing feedback to project team or higher-level staff including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.

-Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems; 42 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following\: evaluating effectiveness and risk of it processes, recommending changes in IT procedures to meet customer needs, and evaluating and/or researching hardware and/or software solutions and providing feedback to project team or higher-level staff including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems; 36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following\: evaluating effectiveness and risk of it processes, recommending changes in IT procedures to meet customer needs, and evaluating and/or researching hardware and/or software solutions and providing feedback to project team or higher-level staff including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.

-Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Note\: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. Only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question.

Job Skills: Information Technology

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Technical writing & documentation practices.

Oral & written communication tools & techniques.

Customer support & personal service.

State & agency policy, procedures & applicable laws*.

Mathematic principles relative to assigned area in IT.

IT principles, methods & practices in wireless data, voice and IP technology.

Software distribution & configuration management tools & mechanisms.

Organizations operation environment, topology, & protocols.

Performance monitoring methods.

Wireless communication system & infrastructure.

Local area & wide area networking principles & concepts.

Back-up & recovery techniques.

Performance monitoring methods.

Installation & configuration procedures.

Internet clients, such as browsers & streaming video.

Skill in:

Critical thinking.

Troubleshooting.

Systems analysis.

Systems evaluations.

Operation analysis.

Complex problem solving.

Operation monitoring (e.g. ServiceNow remote site management).

Judgment & decision making.

Assuring quality.

Identifying & specifying business requirements, using data recovery tools & techniques & systems evaluation.

Service orientation.

Installation.

Troubleshooting.

Reading comprehension.

Ability to:

Prepare meaningful, accurate & concise reports.

Stay abreast of current wireless, IP technologies.

Define problems, collect data; establish facts & draw valid conclusions.

Provide expert technical advice.

Guidance, & recommendations to management, customers & other technical specialists on critical IT issues.

*Developed after employment

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

About Us:

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) takes great pride in its work to support the priorities of the DeWine-Tressel administration to ease access for those doing business with the state, secure state data and technology resources, and create efficiencies for our state government partners while keeping costs in check.

DAS is the engine of state government, providing innovative solutions and supporting the efficient operation of state agencies, boards, and commissions. DAS program areas serve our Ohio government customers, who in turn directly serve the interests of Ohioans. We help procure goods and services, deliver information technology and mail, recruit and train personnel, promote equal access to the state workforce, lease and manage office space, process payroll, print publications, and perform a variety of other services.

The Administrative Support Division encompasses the Director’s Office, which sets strategic directions for the agency, and offices that provide agency management and support services.

The Multi-Agency Radio Communication System (MARCS) is dedicated to providing Ohio's first responders and public safety providers with state-of-the-art wireless digital communications, and to promote interoperability, in order to save lives and maximize effectiveness in both normal operations and emergency situations.

What You'll Do\:

We are seeking an experienced hybrid systems administrator and security position that will be responsible for identifying and responding to security concerns across a variety of platforms. It will proactively identify security concerns across those platforms and make recommendations to mitigate these concerns. This position will also act as a back-up to the database administrator. The ideal candidate will have the ability and interest to learn the Land mobile radio (LMR) and public safety application (PSA) technologies stack.

Primarily Windows systems with a few Linux Systems to manage and maintain enterprise-level environments. This role involves overseeing operating systems, virtualization platforms, automation tools, and infrastructure-as-code practices to ensure secure, reliable, and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in system administration, virtualization, and software development lifecycle processes.

Key Responsibilities\:

Systems Administration

Manage Windows/Linux operating systems hosting applications, databases, and services.

Administer OS container technologies (Podman, Docker, Kubernetes) for application deployment.

Configure and maintain packages, services, and system configurations.

Implement system hardening and compliance standards.

Utilize and monitor Solarwinds and FortiGate security systems

Perform basic network configuration (IPv4, firewalls) for Systems.

Monitor system health and performance; troubleshoot and remediate issues.

Execute enterprise backup and recovery procedures.

Manage disaster recovery strategies for Systems deployments.

Utilize automation tools for build, deployment, configuration state, and event-driven remediation.

Server Virtualization

Administer VMware environments including vCenter, VM templates, cloning, snapshots, and provisioning.

Configure virtual hardware resources (datastores, distributed switches, CPU/memory/IO).

Use VMware SDK and PowerCLI for automation and scripting.

Software Development & Lifecycle

Apply best practices in software development for infrastructure automation.

Maintain high-quality, maintainable code with strong design principles.

Utilize GitHub and Git for source code management, branching, merging, and CI/CD.

Participate in Agile/Scrum processes (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming).

Develop infrastructure-as-code solutions for configuration and deployment.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

The MARCS Program operates 24/7/365/ Although regular business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, the entire staff is on call.

The successful candidate(s) may be required to carry a state cell phone.

The successful candidate(s) will be considered an "essential" employee for weather events.

When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the qualifications outlined on this job posting.

All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience provided on your Civil Service Application.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.