Information Systems Specialist 6

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The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is hiring for one (1) full-time, permanent Information Systems Specialist 6 position.

Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications and preferred skills described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job and believe you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply; please use your resume and cover letter to address your qualifications and the preferred skills for this position.

If you are a current OSP AFSCME employee and you wish to receive preference as an internal applicant, you must apply in Workday by end of day on 02/19/2025. If you apply after this time, you will not receive internal preference and your interview materials will be reviewed along with external applicants. This recruitment will remain open until 05/07/2025, or until filled, with application review dates occurring approximately every two weeks beginning 02/19/2025. We may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications.

If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact and reference REQ-174506.

The salary listed is the non-PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) qualifying salary range. Prior to applying you should ensure all sections of your Workday Job History page is accurate and complete. This information is utilized during the pay equity analysis phase.

Summary of Job Duties:

In this position you will evaluate, design, migrate, deploy, and manage hosted, virtual, and local server, storage, and directory systems. Database management of SQL and other database systems will be a large part of your duties in role. You will be responsible for administration of Exchange, M365 hosted services, domain controller, access control and various OSP business systems, principally on Microsoft platforms, as well as including some non-Microsoft platforms such as Linux technologies. You will also support information security through monitoring of system logs, performance, and access/identity controls.

You will routinely work with Enterprise Information Services (EIS) Data Center Services (DCS) partners to troubleshoot system problems and ensure alignment with the Enterprise. You will also engage in contract and vendor management to ensure appropriate licensing and support from vendors.

Minimum Qualifications/Eligibility Requirements:

Five (5) years of information systems experience in:
Microsoft Exchange administration and MS SQL management;

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(b) An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field;
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three (3) years of information systems experience in:
Microsoft Exchange administration and MS SQL management;

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(c) A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
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one (1) year of information systems experience in:
Microsoft Exchange administration and MS SQL management

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This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Selection Process:

The process will be comprised of the following evaluation assessment (subject to change).

How to Apply:

Apply in Workday by the deadline listed above, failure to submit your application by 11:59PM of the above listed date will result in automatic disqualification of your application. You must submit a resume demonstrating your experience as it relates to the minimum qualifications for the position. In addition to a resume, you must submit a cover letter – no more than two pages in length – addressing how you meet the preferred skills for this position. Failure to attach a resume addressing the minimum qualifications and a cover letter addressing the preferred skills will result in disqualification of your application. Please submit these documents in either MS Word or PDF format.

This position is covered by an AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement. Current OSP AFSCME Local 896 employees who meet the minimum qualifications of this position will be given preference in the selection process. Current OSP employees should refer to the Filling of Vacancies policy for additional information.

The Oregon State Police does not offer visa sponsorships.

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