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Systems Administrator Associate

Date Posted: Mar 25, 2025

Requisition ID: 458782

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT):

The Indiana Office of Technology provides cost-effective, secure, consistent, and reliable enterprise-technology services to our partner agencies so that they can better serve our mutual customer, the Hoosier taxpayer. IOT will also act as the technology and solution enabler for the State, helping its partner agencies achieve business objectives and innovation.

Role Overview:

The Indiana Office of Technology (IOT)seeks an enthusiastic information technology professional to join its Messaging & Collaboration team in an entry-level (associate) capacity. The Messaging and Collaboration team covers a myriad of technologies related to messaging and email services in Microsoft 365, such as Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Power Apps. Mail services include Exchange in a cloud hybrid setup, mail encryption, anti-spam appliance, etc. The ideal candidate will have some background in scripting and automation using PowerShell or related scripting languages.

Salary:

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $55,224 but may be commensurate with education and job experience.

A Day in the Life:

Responsibilities include:

• You will assist with configuring, maintaining, and supporting several technologies.

• You will be responsible for the implementation and completion of small projects.

• You will troubleshoot technical issues.

• You will be responsible for interacting with the various internal teams and end users to resolve reported issues via the ticketing system.

• You will provide moderate-level support of applications and software that interface with the Indiana Office of Technology and its customers.

• You will assist with information system upgrades, including planning, testing, and documenting the process.

• Perform workstation and server administration setup.

• You will monitor and maintain continuity with software licensing and maintenance agreements.

• You will provide suggestions regarding hardware and system software planning and budgeting to higher-level staff.

• You will maintain the production change control schedule and participate in change control.

• You will work with Information Technology staff to assist in developing problem solutions and/or software and hardware enhancements.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Moderate knowledge of information technology systems and their related infrastructure.

• General knowledge of performance and tuning techniques.

• Ability to solve problems effectively and efficiently with direction from higher-level information technology staff.

• Effective communication skills.

• Considerable knowledge of policies, standards, procedures, and techniques.

• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes a bi-weekly state contribution

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

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