Systems Administration Specialist II

Job Description

The Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Systems Administrator to join our dynamic team. This position will work in the Security Operations team of the Telecom Services division at ITS. The Security Operations team’s purpose is to manage enterprise core security operations including perimeter firewall and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), State Data Centers’ firewalls and IPS, secure remote access, enterprise email services, reverse proxy administration, authentication systems, and security incident and event management system.

Key Responsibilities

· Support multiple enterprise Linux based systems including software upgrades and patching

· Write scripts for automation and monitoring for multiple systems

· Monitor server performance to ensure proper functionality, including but not limited to space allocation and successful completion of backups

· Maintain Listserv distribution server for state agency usage to manage and distribute emails to a large group of subscribers on a mailing list

Qualifications:

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 5-8 years of IT experience with emphasis in multi-platform hardware and software systems administration.

Preferred Skills:

· Proficient in Linux OS administration

· Knowledge of Bash, PowerShell, and shell scripting experience for administrative tasks

· Knowledge of Sendmail, Postfix, or comparable mail server platform administration experience

· Knowledge of firewall administration

· Knowledge of public cloud environments and configurations

· Familiar with DNS (Domain Name System), including configuration, management, and troubleshooting in network environments

· Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

· Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic networking concepts, protocols, and hardware

· Must be able to work effectively alone and within a small team environment, demonstrating the ability to make progress across multiple complex projects at once

· Must be able to communicate effectively with end users, agency administrators, vendors, and ITS staff

· Must be able to document processes and assist in creating standards for end users

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,877.96 - $76,273.42 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Security clearance:

• Confidential (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Jackson, MS 39211 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jackson, MS 39211: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,878 - $76,273