Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented professional looking to make a tangible impact in the public sector? The State of Oklahoma is seeking a skilled Senior IT Specialist to join our dynamic team in Oklahoma City. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your technical expertise to maintain and enhance our critical infrastructure, ensuring seamless service delivery for citizens. We offer a competitive benefits package, a stable work environment, and the opportunity to drive digital transformation in state government.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain complex network architectures and systems to ensure high availability.
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot hardware/software issues with minimal downtime.
- Enforce security protocols and conduct vulnerability assessments to safeguard sensitive government data.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to upgrade legacy systems and integrate new technologies.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior IT staff members.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in IT systems administration or network engineering.
- Strong proficiency in Cisco routing and switching, Windows Server, and virtualization technologies.
- Experience with ITIL frameworks and disaster recovery planning is highly preferred.
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.