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*Why live in Helena, Montana?* * **Helena is surrounded by rolling hills and lofty mountains and is tucked below the Continental Divide. * It is a relatively quiet place to call home where small-town living collides with outdoor adventure. * Helena has a rich history and was originally founded as a gold camp during the Montana gold rush. * Learn more about moving to and/or living in Helena, Montana here. /In this position you will be afforded the opportunity to telework, however there will be required weekly in-office day(s) in Helena. Specific c//onditions will be outlined as part of the job offer and must adhere to state policy./// // *Why should you keep reading and consider working here?*** Do you want to be part of an exciting new challenge to modernize state government, and have the opportunity to be involved in some of the most exciting and innovative IT projects and initiatives in development within Montana state government? We offer an innovative and collaborative work environment where employees are valued and supported. This is a unique opportunity to become a forerunner of change to better serve Montanans across the state with digital technology. (You can learn more about SITSDhere.) *What is this career opportunity* Join the State of Montana's Information Technology Services Division (SITSD) as an Application Hosting Administrator and play a pivotal role in advancing and modernizing state government technology services. In this dynamic position, you will support a diverse range of application technologies across test, development, and production environments, ensuring the reliability and performance of critical state systems. As a successful candidate, you’ll be responsible for: * Managing and supporting web servers, Java and .NET application servers, and a variety of commercial software systems within a multi-tiered computing environment. * Providing technical support, implementation design, software installation, configuration, maintenance, and security services to SITSD customers. * Monitoring, tuning, and balancing system performance to ensure optimal operation and user experience. * Developing and maintaining scripts to automate administrative functions, streamlining processes and enhancing system efficiency. * Participating in an on-call rotation, including occasional after-hours and weekend work, to maintain high system availability. If you meet the qualifications for a Level 2 Systems Administrator, you will also be responsible for: * Acting as a technical expert to resolve complex system issues. * Mentoring team members. * Administrating containerized applications using technologies. * Overseeing source code versioning, continuous integration, and delivery pipeline development, operation, and troubleshooting. * Contributing to system design, integration, and enhancement planning to optimize and future-proof state IT infrastructure. *Qualifications* *What are we looking for?**__* *Education and Experience:* / //Level 1:/ * //Associates degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field and * 2 years’ experience as an IT professional * Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. /Level 2:/ * //Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field and * 3 years’ experience as an IT professional * Alternate combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas: Kubernetes, IBM WebSphere, Oracle WebLogic, and server lifecycle management. *Competencies:* */KSA’s/**/required for the first day of work/**/for Level 1 /**//* /Knowledge of*:*/ * /**/Windows and/or Linux server operating systems * Theory and practices of administering industry standard web and application servers (e.g. Apache, Tomcat, Wildfly, IIS) * Source control software, specifically Git and Gitlab /Skill in:/ * Developing computer scripts in Unix shell or Windows Powershell /Ability to:/ * //Identify and implement infrastructure solutions for load balancing, SSL, virtualization, and web application firewalls * Learn quickly * Effectively communicate with diverse levels of management and stakeholders * Provide excellent customer service * Communicate technical issues effectively to non-technical individuals * Work independently with minimal supervision and/or as part of a team * Adapt to shifting business requirement * Implement new technologies *Additional KSA’s**/required for the first day of work/**for Level 2 *** /Knowledge of*:*/ * /**/Theory and/or experience with administering containerized (e.g. Podman or Kubernetes) applications /Skill in:/ * Continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline development, operation, and troubleshooting complex system issues; * Deploying and managing applications in a cloud environment; * Securing and hardening web application servers. /Ability to:/ * //Manage servers with a command line interface; * Evaluate and optimize network or system performance; * Perform network or system design, integration, and enhancement planning. *Does this sound like you?* Please tell us how and why by submitting your*resume*and*cover letter.* /(Please Note: You do not need to complete the “work experience” or the “education & certifications” portion of the application process in our recruiting system. You only need to upload the requested documentation.)/ *What can you expect from us in return for your hard work?* Ø Lookhereto see the additional benefits! They include: o Work/life Balance o Health Coverage o Retirement plans o Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays o And more… Ø *Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) –*Employmentwith the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Lookhereto learn more and see if you may qualify!** *Other important information to be aware of.* * **This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check. * Only online applications are accepted. By applying online, you are able to receive updates and monitor the status of your application.** **Title:** *Application Hosting Administrator - Hybrid (66133)* **Location:** *Helena* **Requisition ID:** *25141403*