Information Systems Advisor I - Linux Administrator

Job Title: Information Systems Advisor I – LINUX Administrator
Division: Technical Services – Server Support
Union: IFT
Location: 2701 S Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL – Sangamon County
Salary: $6,190.00 to $11,615.00 monthly
Overview:
Responsible for the administration, configuration, installation, maintenance and support of Secretary of State Linux server environments; installs, tests and promotes into production the latest release of any operating system and associated service packs and/or patches; ensures all systems adhere to Agency standards; monitors systems and server performance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Typical duties include, but are not limited to, a combination of functions defined in the lower level of this series AND such functions as:

• Responsible for configuring and installing servers; installs, configure and test the appropriate operating system server software; familiar with virtual machines (VMware, etc.) and management of resources and properties; ensures servers are protected from any outside threats such as viruses or hacker intrusion; performs routine maintenance on servers to reduce potential for “prime time” failure;
• Proficient with Linux CLI (command line interface), scripting, and implementation and management of cron jobs; develops, documents and installs complex data processing systems; coordinates, conducts in the implementation and maintenance of these systems; serves as Linux System Administrator by establishing, modifying and monitoring user profiles (i.e. user/group permissions and ownership to files, directories, and remote systems, etc.);
• Develops, implements and maintains security measures consistent with the policies of the Information Technology Department; utilizes system management tools to monitor resource utilization; optimizes system performance, forecasting future growth requirements based on the data collected and presents findings and budgetary requirements to appropriate Information Technology management;
• Performs expert level systems analysis of hardware, software and communication requirements; evaluates new software and hardware products for possible future implementation; provides recommendations and/or consultations to users, immediate managers and committees on findings; installs application software and upgrades; tests new software before final implementation to ensure minimal impact to users;
• Designs, develops or conducts formal and informal training classes designed to provide students with education and experience necessary to support the software and/or systems;
• Maintains and updates documentation related to procedures, activity logs, statistics, required reference manuals, menus, backup, execution reports, etc;
• Travels as necessary for education, meetings and site surveys;
• As Server Administrator, required to act independently in response to unplanned hardware, software or systems failures;
• Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license as required by individual positions within the class.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Education and Work Experience:
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college, with coursework in the computer science field AND four (4) years of technical systems, programming and/or IT project management experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Application Process:

• Please visit https://ilsos.applytojob.gov/apply to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.