PSP - Active Directory Server Administrator TAS1

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Job Title: PSP - Active Directory Server Administrator TAS1
Location: Hybrid, candidates must currently reside within a reasonable commuting distance to Harrisburg, PA to be considered.
Duration:12+ Years Multi year
Interview:  Virtual interviews; candidates must be available for in-person interviews if
requested

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Note:  Hybrid; on-site daily to start, progressing to hybrid with two
days/week on-site.

Note:  Requires an in-depth background check, including fingerprinting.

Note:  Candidates must currently reside within a reasonable commuting
distance to Harrisburg, PA to be considered.



Position Summary:

This position is in the Bureau of Enterprise Technology Services Office
currently assigned to the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and is located at PSP
Department Headquarters.  This position functions as the technical expert
and agency point of contact for infrastructure Server administration, Active
Directory and Printer administration.  This position supports IT Staff and
the PSP business.  This position is responsible for systems deployed in
all facilities, field sites, commonwealth managed data centers, and disaster
recovery locations.


Description of Duties:

• Design and supervise the implementation of solutions for agency use of

Microsoft Active Directory, to include CUPSS.  Establish Active Directory
security group provisioning standards, Naming conventions, Group Policy Object
deployment, Domain controller deployment, operation, and maintenance.

• Act as the agency point of contact for communications regarding the

Commonwealth''s implementation of Microsoft Active Directory, User account
provisioning services, and AntivirIntrusion protection products.

• PSP CUPSS/AD admin - Using CUPSS to create AD accounts – resource accounts,

distribution lists, service accounts, test accounts, training accounts, and
security groups; Approving/denying privileged accounts in CUPSS;
Troubleshooting account issues; Configuring user accounts; Assist End user
support with User Transfers, Group Memberships and Password resets; Suspending
and reactivating user accounts in CUPSS; Cadet and LEO account management.

• Design and supervise the implementation of standards for deployment of infrastructure

server operational roles.  To include File Share servers and Print Share
servers.  Establish and implement standards for server and file share
access control and auditing.

• PSP File/Print server management - Adding/removing user permissions to

directories and resources on all PSP F&P servers; Create/manage print
queues on all PSP F&P servers; Troubleshooting mapped drives issues;
F&P Server drive space management; Unlocking files; Data restoration
intermediary for backup team; Creating/updating/migrating drive shares on
F&P servers; Data recovery on F&P servers using Shadow Copy; Ensure and
correct any discrepancies to F&P server configuration; Data moves between
F&P servers7; Manage 2 Printer management servers; Establish and implement
standards for Printer administration and auditing; Troubleshooting printer
issues with customers and vendor representatives; Set up and configuration of
network printers; Provide installation assistance for all network printers
installed at PSP sites; Deploying printer firmware updates and patching;
Install and maintain printer management software on dedicated application
servers used to manage the printers on the network; Keep printer drivers
updated on all PSP F&P servers; Create printer installation procedures; Assist
with inventory tracking of PSP printers.

• Participate in agency Disaster Recover and Continuity of Government planning.

• Function as liaison between the agency and outside agencies or vendors as

necessary to resolve operational problems.

• Perform work on special projects.

• Be knowledgeable of, adhere to, and contribute to established service

management processes and procedures.

• Be knowledgeable of, adhere to, and contribute to established knowledge

management processes and procedures.

• Be knowledgeable of, adhere to, and contribute to established digital

accessibility regulations and standards.

• Perform related work as necessary.

• Responds to after-hours requests for technical assistance on an as-needed

basis

• Must be able to pass PSP background checks related to employment and CJIS

policies

• Performs other related duties as assigned, to include those outlined in the

Department’s CoG Plan when the Plan is activated.  Responds to the
designated alternate or secondary location when directed in response to a
catastrophic incident.



Skills and Experience:

• 5+ Years: Enterprise IT experience

• 3+ Years: Active Directory Administration

• 3+ Years: File Share / Print Server Management

• 3+ Years: Networking Fundamentals

• 3+ Years: Endpoint / Remote Support

• 2+ Years: CUPSS or other Identity Provisioning

• 2+ Years: Scripting (PowerShell, VBScript, etc.)

• 2+ Years: Microsoft 365 / Exchange Resource Management

• Strong documentation skills

• Process / Policy adherence

• Security mindset

• Professional communication

• Chain-of-command respect

• Calm under pressure

• Independent troubleshooting

• Identity / IAM certifications are highly desired

• User/Admin enterprise experience is highly desired

• Government / State IT experience is highly desired