Systems Administrator III
About The Position
The Systems Administrator III works with the team and functional business groups within the Department of Corrections (DOC), Bureau of Technology Management (BTM), and other state agencies to maintain the availability of the agency’s server environment, including infrastructure layers beyond hardware. The role requires expertise in Windows and Linux operating systems, virtualization, containerization, DevOps infrastructure, Active Directory administration, and PowerShell scripting. It also plays a key role in systems documentation and vendor management, requiring strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Candidates must reside in Wisconsin or be willing to relocate to Wisconsin at their own expense before starting. The position can be performed 100% remotely within Wisconsin. In-state day travel in state-owned vehicles may be expected. Occasional long hours are possible but limited.
Requirements
- Three to five years of experience in Windows Server Administration, Linux Administration, server application support, virtual server administration, container administration, networking concepts, and vendor management.
- Experience with Microsoft Active Directory.
- Experience with PowerShell and other scripting or automation tools.
- Experience with virtual server administration.
- Experience with containers and their maintenance.
- Strong leadership and facilitation skills.
- Complex problem-solving, determination, and resolution skills.
- Working knowledge of enterprise infrastructure standards and best practices, including data centers, server farms or clusters, storage pools or arrays, and networking topologies.
- Strong oral and written communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to meet deadlines, be punctual, multitask, and balance work assignments.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments concurrently.
- Wisconsin residency or willingness to relocate to Wisconsin at the candidate’s own expense before starting.
Nice To Haves
- Extensive experience with Windows and Linux server administration, including patching and Active Directory integrations.
- Extensive experience with containerization orchestration using Kubernetes, Docker, and Rancher.
- Experience with virtualization administration such as VMware ESXi.
- Experience with PowerShell and Ansible scripting or job automation.
- Experience with server hardware and software platforms.
- Experience implementing, managing, and supporting Citrix Virtual Apps (XenApp) server farms.
- Experience with web servers such as IIS and Apache.
- Understanding of relational databases, including Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server.
- Experience troubleshooting LAN and WAN architecture and protocols.
- Experience with cloud-hosted technologies and methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the availability of the agency’s server environment and infrastructure beyond hardware.
- Work with the team, DOC and BTM business groups, and other state agencies.
- Perform systems documentation and vendor management.
- Administer Windows and Linux servers, including patching and Active Directory integrations.
- Support containerization and orchestration technologies, including Kubernetes, Docker, and Rancher.
- Administer virtual server environments, including VMware ESXi.
- Use scripting and job automation tools such as PowerShell and Ansible.
- Implement, manage, and support Citrix Virtual Apps (XenApp) server farms.
- Support web servers such as IIS and Apache.
- Troubleshoot LAN and WAN architecture and protocols.
- Assist customers with questions and concerns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
