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Title: Systems Administrator Location: Austin, Texas DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) requires the services of one (1) Systems Administrator, hereafter referred to as Worker, who meets the general qualifications of an ITSAC Undefined Title: Systems Administrator, Level 2, and the specifications outlined in this document for the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Performs advanced (senior-level) systems analysis and administration work supporting agency applications and associated programs within IT. Work involves coordinating the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of systems. Installs and upgrades computer components and system software. Maintains a reliable, predictable work schedule. Will be called upon to work outside of normal business hours to sustain operations or complete urgent assignments. May serve as backup to other systems analyst/administrators. Performs other duties as assigned to maintain IT operations. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. -Ensures systems are healthy, performant, have growth capacity, are secured using appropriate requirements, standards, policies, and laws. -Installs, upgrades, patches systems, remediates vulnerabilities of system components, applications and their dependencies and maintains their lifecycles. -Develops or assists with the development and implementation of strategies for vulnerability and lifecycle management. -Develops or assists development of standard operating procedures. -Ensures systems are properly made ready for release prior to release into production status using ATO (Authorization to Operate) methods. -Oversees AD & Windows Server system resource management, service account management, DNS services and records management, group policy management. -Performs system analysis of business requirements and makes recommendations for solutions that align with identity, high availability, business continuity, and disaster recovery strategies. -Maintains ticket queue in accordance with defined processes. Sets appropriate priorities to project tasks and tickets. Uses ITIL and similar frameworks to perform best practices. -Performs advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis. -Reviews security requirements and available security controls within a given system or platform. -Participates in systems/security audits. -Develops or assists with development of team learning strategies. -Maintains and defines disaster recovery procedures and participates in disaster recovery tests and actual recoveries as needed. -Works on multiple concurrent projects/tasks and meets deadlines in a fast-paced environment. All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of TWC. TWC may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Workers) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by the Texas law. TWC will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Worker(s). WORKER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Worker should be qualified to serve as a "Systems Administrator, Level 2" under the DIR IT Staff Augmentation Contract guidelines. Minimum (Required): insert specific minimum skills for this Contract Position) Years Skills/Experience 5 Experience maintaining and supporting Windows Server 2019, 2016, or 2012. 5 Experience with Microsoft Patching and Vulnerability Remediation. 5 Scripting experience with PowerShell for Active Directory, Azure AD, and Azure. 5 Expertise in Active Directory, Group Policy, and DNS administration and structure. IRS Pub 1075 experience, especially in FedRAMP environment. Advanced troubleshooting abilities, requirements gathering, critical thinking, procedure writing, and technical documentation writing. Ability to work independently while understanding the need for communicating and coordinating work efforts with others. Strong communication, and organization skills with attention to detail. Ability to handle multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines and make critical decisions. Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues. Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams; establish and maintain cooperative and constructive work relationships. Thanks, Riyaz Khan Pathan Sr Technical Recruiter 1601 N Harrison Ave, STE # 2B, Pierre, SD 57501 Phone: Ext 113 | Direct: | F: | W: www.my3tech.com Certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)