System Administrator

Our government client is looking for an experienced System Administrator on a hybrid 12+ months renewable contract role in Harrisburg, PA.

Position- System Administrator

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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.
-          Agency CUPSS/AD admin - Using CUPSS to create AD accounts – resource accounts, distribution lists, service accounts, test accounts, training accounts, and security groups
-          Agency CUPSS/AD admin - Approving/denying privileged accounts in CUPSS
-          Agency CUPSS/AD admin - Troubleshooting account issues
-          Agency CUPSS/AD admin - Configuring user accounts
-          Agency CUPSS/AD admin - Assist End user support with User Transfers, Group Memberships and Password resets
-          Agency CUPSS/AD admin - Suspending and reactivating user accounts in CUPSS
-          Agency CUPSS/AD admin - 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.
-          Agency File/Print server mgt - Adding/removing user permissions to directories and resources on all Agency F&P servers
-          Agency Printer mgmt - Create/manage print queues on all Agency F&P servers
-          Agency File/Print server mgt - Troubleshooting mapped drives issues
-          Agency File/Print server mgt - F&P Server drive space management
-          Agency File/Print server mgt - Unlocking files
-          Agency File/Print server mgt - Data restoration intermediary for backup team
-          Agency File/Print server mgt - Creating/updating/migrating drive shares on F&P servers
-          Agency File/Print server mgt - Data recovery on F&P servers using Shadow Copy
-          Agency File/Print server mgt - Ensure and correct any discrepancies to F&P server configuration
-          Agency File/Print server mgt - Data moves between F&P servers7
-          Agency -Printer mgmt - Manage 2 Printer management servers
Establish and implement standards for Printer administration and auditing
-          Agency -Printer mgmt. - Troubleshooting printer issues with customers and vendor representatives
-          Agency -Printer mgmt. - Set up and configuration of network printers
-          Agency -Printer mgmt - Provide installation assistance for all network printers installed at Agency sites
-          Agency -Printer mgmt - Deploying printer firmware updates and patching
-          Agency -Printer mgmt - Install and maintain printer management software on dedicated application servers used to manage the printers on the network
-          Agency CUPSS/AD adming - Troubleshooting account issues
-          Agency -Printer mgmt - Keep printer drivers updated on all Agency F&P servers
-          Agency -Printer mgmt - Create printer installation procedures
-          Agency -Printer mgmt - Assist with inventory tracking of Agency 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 Agency background checks related to employment and Agency 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.

Decision Making: 
Work is assigned by the Operations Manager who outlines general instructions and objectives and/or operational support and maintenance responsibilities. Work is performed using independent initiative and judgment. Work is reviewed upon completion for attainment of project goals and effectiveness of support and maintenance services.
Work is assigned to others on the team by outlining broad project objectives and/or operational support and maintenance responsibilities. Work is performed using independent initiative and judgment. Work is reviewed upon completion for attainment of project goals and effectiveness of support and maintenance services.
 
Essential Functions:
1.           Use personal computer/laptop with Microsoft Office products and other business/technical software
 2.          Plan, organize and prioritize multiple tasks effectively
 3.           Analyze and interpret complex information
 4.           Analyze and logically troubleshoot discrepancies
 5.           Successfully completes mandatory training
 6.           Communicate effectively both orally and written
 7.           Establish and maintain effective working relationships
 8.           Work independently and as a team member
 9.           Interpret and apply security concepts

Required/Desired Skills:

• 5 Years of Enterprise IT Required
• 3 Years of Active Directory Administration Required
• 3 Years of File Share / Print Server Management Required
• 3 Years of Networking Fundamentals Required
• 3 Years of Endpoint / Remote Support Required
• 2 Years of CUPSS or other Identity Provisioning Required
• 2 Years of Scripting (PowerShell, VBScript, etc.) Required
• 2 Years of Microsoft 365 / Exchange Resource Management Required
• Strong documentation Required
• Process/Policy adherence Required
• Security mindset Required
• Professional communication Required
• Chain-of-command respect Required
• Calm under pressure Required
• Independent troubleshooting Required
• Identity/IAM certifications Highly desired
• User/Admin enterprise experience Highly desired
• Government/state IT experience Highly desired

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