Windows Server Technician

Job Location:

• The office for this position is located at the Harry S. Truman State Office Building, 301 W High Street, Jefferson City, MO. 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

This is an entry level position that will be responsible for installation, management, support and maintenance of physical and virtual Windows servers running On-Prem and Cloud environments. Maintenance of all systems include troubleshooting hardware and operating system issues, performing firmware and operating system updates and patches, and adjusting resources allocated to virtual machines when needed. Creation, configuration, and managing S3 Buckets in AWS. Communication with technical support and the customer is required when investigating issues with hardware and/or operating system issues.

• Authorization to work in the United States is a prerequisite of employment. The Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
  
  
• The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected or the position is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., shift, security, or years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

This position is with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) supporting State Data Center.

ITSD Core Values - We Innovate and Partner with Passion, Respect, and Integrity United as #OneTeam.

• Installation and configuration of Windows Server OS on both physical and virtual servers.
• Installation and configuration of Windows OS in AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Installation of physical hardware such as rack servers on site and remote offices.
• Firmware management on different models and brands of hardware.
• Develop and Maintain IAC for deploying S3 Buckets and Virtual Machines for Cloud and On-Prem.
• Create and maintain Windows OS templates for On-Prem and Cloud.
• Create and maintain documentation for assigned areas.
• Ensure standardization, compliance and enforcement of policies and daily operating procedures.

• Experience with VMWare ESXi & vSphere and Windows Server operating systems.
• Experience with server hardware and firmware, including racking & stacking hardware.
• Basic Knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Ability to adapt to varying situations and troubleshoot performance issues and connection issues.
• Basic scripting skills using PowerShell, VBScript, or similar.
• Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate’s name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Knowledge of operating systems and applications. Knowledge of cybersecurity issues and preventative methods. Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software. Ability to research, collect, and analyze network performance.

The classification for this position is classified as Systems Administration Technician ; click for more information.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions please contact: ITSDRecruiting@oa.mo.gov

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• State of Missouri

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