Cloud System Administrator - Information Technology Division

Description of Work

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor is looking for a Cloud Systems Administrator to join the Information Technology Division. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits including:

Work-Life Balance:

40-hour work week with flexible schedule options

Ability to earn compensatory time off

Generous paid time off each year including:

12 paid holidays

1 paid personal observance leave day

At least 14 vacation days (increase with length of service)

12 paid sick days

24 hours paid community service leave

Competitive pay and affordable health insurance options

Enrollment in the State’s Pension Plan and options for additional Supplemental Savings

Opportunity to work with a team of professionals to make a difference in state government.

If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.

As part of our team you will get to:

Manage IaaS and PaaS systems

Monitor and remediate unauthorized activities

Identify and mitigate potential threats, system vulnerabilities

Assist with the OSA's disaster recovery and business continuity plan

Maintain acceptable configurations and identify deviations

Maintain compliance to legislative requirements, internal OSA policies, and State directives

Manage other special divisional projects and initiatives as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Documented experience managing virtual machines, including vulnerability and patch management

Documented experience with cloud platforms including IaaS and PaaS

Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure best practices, security, scalability, and performance

Proven ability to provide timely detection, identification, and alerting of possible attacks, intrusions, anomalous activities, and misuse activities

Working knowledge in developing, documenting, and maintaining processes, procedures and standardsManagement Preferences:

Working knowledge of telecommunications or network communications protocols, network architecture and software

Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 Suite

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related IT field or related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive experience in IT Security or closely related area; OR

Associate degree in computer science or a related IT field or related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive experience in IT Security or closely related area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA)'s mission is to provide unbiased and irrefutable audit and investigative reports so legislators, government officials, agency leaders, and others can make informed decisions, hold entities accountable, and ensure good stewardship of public funds. Our vision is to protect the future of North Carolinians by devoting the majority of our resources toward eliminating wasteful government spending and improving government services. This requires an organization that is competent, agile, and inspired by the work we do every day.The Office of the State Auditor uses the Merit-Based Recruitment & Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) with highly qualified individuals.

To receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application form underneath the Work Experience section, specifically "Duties Summary". Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. The State of North Carolina welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters, and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening or qualifying credit or in lieu of a completed and submitted state application.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant transcripts (unofficial copies are accepted) to receive credit for this education.

If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification:

Reference checks will be performed on all top finalists. If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening that will also be performed on all selected top finalists.

The Office of the State Auditor is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their state application.

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of the State Auditor that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

Office of the State Auditor is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas at this time.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), Office of the State Auditor is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:

Lauren Eiswirth

Office of the State Auditor (OSA)

Division of Human Resources

20601 Mail Services Center

Raleigh, NC 27699-0601

Email:

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