PRINCIPAL PROJECTS MANAGER

State of careers Rhode Island • DeKalb, IL

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About The Position

The position of Principal Project Manager is responsible for managing, maintaining, and supporting the Lottery's internal computer systems and servers as well as performing audit and compliance functions. This positions responsibilities include but is not limited to: 1. Server/workstation management: Installing, setting up, configuration changes, monitoring of equipment and updating operating systems and server software. 2. User management: Creating and managing user accounts, permission, and access controls. 3. Network management: Monitoring workstation/server performance, troubleshooting connectivity issues. 4. Security: Applying updates and patches, managing antivirus solutions, handling backups, and enforcing security policies. Also, identifying IT security vulnerabilities and working to resolve identified and/or potential issues. 5. Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and performance issues. 6. Backup & recovery: Implementing backup schedules, testing disaster recovery plans, and ensuring data integrity. 7. Automation: Using tools like PowerShell to automate routine tasks. 8. Documentation: Keeping records of configurations, procedures, and system changes. Supplemental Information The position of Principal Project Manager is responsible for managing, maintaining, and supporting the Lottery's internal computer systems and servers as well as performing audit and compliance functions. This positions responsibilities include but is not limited to: 1. Server/workstation management: Installing, setting up, configuration changes, monitoring of equipment and updating operating systems and server software. 2. User management: Creating and managing user accounts, permission, and access controls. 3. Network management: Monitoring workstation/server performance, troubleshooting connectivity issues. 4. Security: Applying updates and patches, managing antivirus solutions, handling backups, and enforcing security policies. Also, identifying IT security vulnerabilities and working to resolve identified and/or potential issues. 5. Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and performance issues. 6. Backup & recovery: Implementing backup schedules, testing disaster recovery plans, and ensuring data integrity. 7. Automation: Using tools like PowerShell to automate routine tasks. 8. Documentation: Keeping records of configurations, procedures, and system changes.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in information technology or information systems.
• Understanding of current technologies and industry trends
• At least five (5) years of experience in the information technology field.
• Experience in performing IT security audits is also preferred.
• Must have experience with computer server and workstation operating systems, remote desktop support/VPN, mobile device operating systems as well as supporting applications such as Office 365.
• Must also possess understanding of networking concepts, as well as cloud platforms.
• The individual must also have strong problem-solving skills, understanding of cybersecurity concepts, and good communications skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in performing IT security audits is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Server/workstation management: Installing, setting up, configuration changes, monitoring of equipment and updating operating systems and server software.
• User management: Creating and managing user accounts, permission, and access controls.
• Network management: Monitoring workstation/server performance, troubleshooting connectivity issues.
• Security: Applying updates and patches, managing antivirus solutions, handling backups, and enforcing security policies. Also, identifying IT security vulnerabilities and working to resolve identified and/or potential issues.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and performance issues.
• Backup & recovery: Implementing backup schedules, testing disaster recovery plans, and ensuring data integrity.
• Automation: Using tools like PowerShell to automate routine tasks.
• Documentation: Keeping records of configurations, procedures, and system changes.

Benefits

• For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
• Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal