Active Directory Administrator

Job Description:

Active Directory Administrator

Description

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 position is with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) Office of Cyber Security (OCS). You will be assisting the Active Directory Team in supporting, implementing, and maintaining Microsoft Active Directory and various security-related services. This will encompass supporting agencies under the Executive Branch of State government along with assisting many other State agencies in securing their IT environments.

This position is with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) supporting the Office of Cyber Security (OCS).

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

• Resolves and completes assigned cases and change requests.
• Apply new solutions through research and collaboration with the whole OCS team.
• Complies with any policies and directions set.
• Monitors for industry changes in best security practices and develops plans to apply those practices to the States security environment.
• Follows documented procedures, processes, plans, and guidelines.
• Responsible for day-to-day operation of the Domain Controllers and related security services the team manages.
• Installs, performs upgrades, and maintains related software and hardware to support the services the team manages.

• Novice knowledge in Active Directory Systems Administration in a multi-domain, multi-forest design.
• Novice experience in Windows Server and related Windows systems.
• Fundamental knowledge in LDAP and Kerberos.
• Novice knowledge of IT security principles and security hardening practices.
• Fundamental ability to script Active Directory automation with PowerShell.
• Fundamental knowledge in designing and maintaining an enterprise DNS architecture.
• Fundamental knowledge of DHCP, network routing, Exchange, switching, TCP/IP addressing design, and troubleshooting.
• On-Call capabilities will be required after a training period.
• Intermittent overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree and 0-1 years of IT experience with an emphasis on Active Directory administration and operating systems support is preferred. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• 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

Salary:

$45,000.00-$58,943.99 per Year