Platform Administrator (Information Systems Specialist 6) Remote and Hybrid options

 The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has a fantastic opportunity for a Platform Administrator to join an excellent team and work to advance their IT operations. 

The Office of Information Service’s mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that support Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Health Services in helping Oregonians achieve health, well-being, and independence.

More information about the Office of Information Services and current job opportunities can be found here 

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:

• Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
• Becoming an anti-racist organization
• Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs,
• Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.
• Click here to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values.

This is a full-time permanent opportunity for anyone to apply. This position is a classified position represented by a union.

This position falls under the Information Systems Specialist 6 classification.

What's in it for you?

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• 8 hours of vacation per month, eligible to be used after 6 months of service
• 8 hours of sick leave per month, eligible to be used as accrued
• 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service
• Pension and retirement programs 
• Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• A healthy work/life balance, including fulltime remote options as well

What you will do! 

Join our team as a Platform Administrator and play a pivotal role in driving the success of our information systems operations, maintenance, installation, and construction of projects. In this dynamic role, you will use your technical expertise to analyze and plan projects, provide recommendations for management decisions, and coordinate cross-functional activities.

As a Platform Administrator, you will be responsible for the life-cycle planning and implementation of new system developments and updates, as well as the administration and maintenance of existing systems. You will work closely with our staff and technical team to ensure the smooth operation of mission-critical applications, and will design and deploy ETL jobs, script automated software tests, and write reports using SQL and approved reporting software.

With the State of Oregon's adoption of a Cloud Forward strategy, you will have the opportunity to guide the analysis, design, and architecture of our systems using the latest principles and technologies. In this role, you will also support our customers in resolving system incidents and fulfilling requests, both in-person and remotely.

Bring your passion for problem-solving and technical expertise to our team and help drive the success of our information systems. Apply now to join our dynamic and dedicated team as a Platform Administrator!

What we are looking for!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Please clearly outline how you meet the minimum requirements and special qualifications in your application/resume/cover letter. Failure to do so might disqualify you from consideration)

(a) Five (5) years of information systems experience in: Systems administration with a combination of the required attributed noted below.

 OR  (b) An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field,

OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND three (3) years of information systems experience in:

Systems administration with a combination of the required attributed noted below.

OR

(c) A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

AND

one (1) year of information systems experience in:

Systems administration with a combination of the required attributed noted below.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Modern source control systems, testing practices, code and design review tools and processes such as Azure DevOps Server, Git, SonarQube, Burp, GitHub, Jira, Jenkins, Subversion.
• Strong Knowledge of System Administration & Architecture, Windows Server 2012R2/2016/2019, IIS/Apache, Authorization & Authentication, SSL/Encryption.
• Configuring commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) products and adding customized modules to extend the functionality of COTS products.
• Ability to manage software versioning including installing patches and updates while considering dependencies and service impacts.
• Proficiency with PowerShell or other scripting.
• Ability to keep servers and platforms in compliance with agency disaster recovery policy.
• Existing knowledge and/or willingness to learn current Information Technology frameworks such as ITIL, PMBOK, Agile, DevOps, SDLC, etc.
• Resolve technical issues.
• Understanding of software licensing including helping customers identify which licenses are needed to meet their requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work with and facilitate diverse groups and individuals. This includes the ability to prioritize workloads and the ability to analyze complex procedures, processes and polices. The person in this position must have experience coordinating projects with other Information Systems professionals, and in writing documentation according to established standards.   

Desired Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

• Troubleshooting DevOps and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) related issues, such as builds, deployments and other automation-related issues.
• Knowledge of at least one leading cloud computing platform such as Azure, GCP, or AWS. With a focus on Cloud native development, DevOps, Azure DevOps (or similar), PaaS/SaaS/LaaS solutions, configuration management tools, and/or other cloud computing platforms. Experience with cloud platform administration tools for identity management, cost management, resource management, monitoring tools, security controls, and compliance reporting.
• Working with external vendors for support and licensing needs.
• Familiarity with system performance monitoring and tuning techniques.
• Sharing knowledge content using tools such as Stack Overflow.
• Familiarity with Business Intelligence tools such as Tableau and Power
• Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health disparities, and collaborating with diverse, vulnerable, and underrepresented populations.

Working Conditions:

This position involves frequent contact with executives, management, and staff.  It requires working with a variety of people and situations, which requires the incumbent to exercise diplomacy.  Confidentiality of information must be maintained at all times.  There can be frequent interruptions, demanding timeframes, and non-traditional working hours. This position requires the ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously, sometimes within short time frames, and interface effectively with business partners.

The location of this position is in an office, cubicle and/or an agreed upon remote work environment with significant use of a computer and video conferencing. The base position will be located in Salem, Oregon with remote work capabilities for candidates who have full access to the needed technology. OHA promotes a flexible work environment. This position is eligible for 100% remote work. Work location may be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Please Apply at The Link Down Below

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OHA--Fairview-Industrial-Drive-3991/Platform-Administrator--Information-Systems-Specialist-6--Remote-and-Hybrid-options_REQ-120143