Systems Programmer 1/2 (Server Automation Specialist - 04-1024)

State Of Alaska

3d•Remote

About The Position

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. Pay is based on the location of the selected applicant; salary will be discussed at the time of the interview. What You Will Be Doing Join the Team That Power's Alaska's Digital Backbone! OIT presents a rare opportunity to join the Datacenter Server Patching and Management Team for a dedicated individual to help maintain and enhance Alaska's enterprise systems. This position is flexibly staffed—whether you're starting fresh or bringing existing expertise, we have a structured training and development plan to help you advance to a journeyman-level role. What does your day look like? Verifying servers performed expected tasks during the maintenance window. Checking enterprise systems to proactively catch issues before they propagate. Investigating operational or security issues. Creating scripts and automation to complete work that is “outside the box” of existing enterprise systems. Providing insight and guidance for the team to focus on problem areas. If you're eager to learn, grow, and make an impact, we'll provide the tools and support you need to succeed. IT is an ever-changing landscape and as you develop your skills, you'll have the chance to expand your responsibilities and work on larger, more complex issues, including troubleshooting web services, managing certificates, fine-tuning Active Directory, and even exploring virtualization management as we move more systems into the cloud. Our Organization, Mission, and Culture The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides enterprise IT solutions to the State of Alaska. Our vision: One Government, empowered by innovative technical collaboration. Our aim: Reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and encourage creativity to securely provide better government services to all Alaskans. For more information on the Office of Information Technology, see https://oit.alaska.gov/about-us The Benefits of Joining Our Team The State of Alaska offers a diverse training platform in many areas in support of your career goals, and a team dedicated to developing training plans to help you meet those goals. The State of Alaska offers a competitive salary, a solid benefit package that includes retirement plans (with employer contributions), health insurance for medical/dental/vision (with employer contributions), and group-based insurance benefits such as term life, short/long-term disability, pet insurance, and much more. Click on the Benefits tab of this posting to learn more. The Working Environment You Can Expect While the OIT offices are primarily located in downtown Juneau, 5th Floor State Office Building and in downtown Anchorage, at the Bayview Building on Ship Creek Ave, this position is suitable for up to 100% (in-state) telework if all job duties and expectations are able to be met. The working social environment will center around telework. Regular attendance at daily/weekly meetings will be essential to stay abreast of ongoing activities and projects. Who We Are Looking For We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations. Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

Requirements

Alaska Residents Only
Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
Systems Programmer 1: Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Hardware: Knowledge of specifications, uses, and types of computer or computer-related equipment. Infrastructure Design: Knowledge of the architecture and typology of software, hardware, and networks, including LANS, WANS, and telecommunications systems, their components and associated protocols and standards, and how they operate and integrate with one another and with associated controlling software. Operating Systems: Knowledge of computer network, desktop, and mainframe operating systems and their applications. Systems Integration: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures for installing, integrating, and optimizing information systems components. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Training in computer science, information technology, or system administration - or a similar field or professional experience - that provided knowledge of systems, networking software, hardware, protocols, and scripting/automation tools.
Systems Programmer 2: Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Hardware: Knowledge of specifications, uses, and types of computer or computer-related equipment. Infrastructure Design: Knowledge of the architecture and typology of software, hardware, and networks, including LANS, WANS, and telecommunications systems, their components and associated protocols and standards, and how they operate and integrate with one another and with associated controlling software. Operating Systems: Knowledge of computer network, desktop, and mainframe operating systems and their applications. Systems Integration: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures for installing, integrating, and optimizing information systems components. Systems Testing and Evaluation: Knowledge of principles, methods, and tools for analyzing and developing systems testing and evaluation procedures and technical characteristics of IT systems, including identifying critical operational issues. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Training in computer science, information technology, system administration, or a similar field and professional experience in database, network, or system administration.

Responsibilities

Verifying servers performed expected tasks during the maintenance window.
Checking enterprise systems to proactively catch issues before they propagate.
Investigating operational or security issues.
Creating scripts and automation to complete work that is “outside the box” of existing enterprise systems.
Providing insight and guidance for the team to focus on problem areas.

Benefits

The State of Alaska offers a diverse training platform in many areas in support of your career goals, and a team dedicated to developing training plans to help you meet those goals.
The State of Alaska offers a competitive salary, a solid benefit package that includes retirement plans (with employer contributions), health insurance for medical/dental/vision (with employer contributions), and group-based insurance benefits such as term life, short/long-term disability, pet insurance, and much more.
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
Supplemental Survivor Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year