Systems Administrator Specialist

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies.

At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population.

As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

Management Performance Hub :

The Management Performance Hub (MPH) provides analytics solutions tailored to address complex management and policy questions enabling improved outcomes for Hoosiers.

We partner with state agencies to leverage data in innovative ways to facilitate data-driven decision-making and data-informed policymaking.

Role Overview :

You will perform specialized systems administration, monitoring and compliance. Coordinating and working alongside staff amongst various projects, assisting with needs and helping to define strategies and mitigate risks.

You will assist with and administer Cloud based applications and data.

Salary Statement :

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $79,;but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Check out our to see how much this salary is worth after employer funded benefits!!

A Day in the Life :

The essential functions of this role are as follows :

• Define operating systems software and hardware requirements.
• Direct information technology software systems and technical staff, resources, projects, and plans.
• Plan and direct the acquisition of information technology products, services, and resources to meet the agency mission, goals, andobjectives.
• Develop and promulgate information technology policy and procedures.
• Assign personnel to projects and direct activities.
• Prepare performance reports and evaluates work.
• Confer with and advise subordinates on administrative policies and procedures, technical problems, priorities, and methods.
• Consult with personnel and management in other information systems sections to coordinate activities.
• Consult with management and staff throughout the agency to ascertain technology needs.
• Responsible for meeting budget goals and objectives.
• Provide input to policy level direction regarding standards and budget constraints.
• Assign personnel to projects and directs their activities.
• Project software and hardware requirements in conjunction with other information technology managers.
• Develop standards for all software system applications and provide technical guidance to the information technology staff.
• Direct the interface of software systems with the hardware configuration and applications systems.
• Responsible for configuration / capacity planning, and systems performance analysis and optimization.
• Direct software product evaluations.
• Prepare activity and progress reports for software systems activities.
• Effectively use resources to develop solutions.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of theemployee.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success :

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment :

This position requires :

• Experience with Microsoft Azure Administration.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra and Hybrid Active Directory topologies.
• Experience with Cloud and on-prem Network technologies.
• Experience with Change Control processes and security postures.
• Experience with Windows Server and Client Software.

Knowledge not required but preferred :

• Microsoft Azure SQL, Azure Synapse, Databricks, or Microsoft Bicep.
• Experience or awareness of AWS and / or Google Cloud.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana :

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes :

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program : Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to : 150 hours of paid new parent leaveUp to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity :

The State of Indiana is an Equal

Opportunity Employer