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Maryland Department of Transportation Jr. Systems Administrator (Computer Network Specialist II) in Baltimore City, Maryland
Jr. Systems Administrator (Computer Network Specialist II)
Salary
$60,801.00 - $101,897.00 Annually
Location
Baltimore City
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
4413-MTAJr.Sys.AdmTE-04/24-ct
Department
Maryland Transit Administration
Opening Date
06/24/2024
Closing Date
7/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Description
Maryland Transit Administration
Jr. Systems Administrator (Computer Network Specialist II) State Temporary
$64,984.00 - $104,954.00 Annually
Salary Effective July 1, 2024
Temporary Position
This is a temporary position. Temporary positions offer some paid leave and may offer partially subsidized state health benefits.
Open Recruitment
*Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply *
* ACCEPTING ON-LINE APPLICATIONS ONLY *
Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team.
This is a position-specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this MTA position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitments conducted for this classification. If you indicated veteran status on your application, you must submit your DD-214 along with the completed DTS-1 (application).
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking an experienced Jr. Systems Administrator (Computer Network Specialist II) to work in the Office of Information Technology (IT). The Jr. Systems Administrator position provides technical support in the areas of application management, data management, and other technologies. The position provides information technology support services to staff and members and assists in keeping the network computing systems operating efficiently.
The Jr. Systems Administrator position is required to:
• Provide support for implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of IT systems.
• Provide Tier 2 support when tickets are escalated to the systems team.
• Problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems.
• Perform hardware replacements within the datacenter.
• Manage the daily activities of configuration and operation of IT systems.
• Aid users in accessing and using IT systems.
• Support after hours on an as needed basis to meet the transit business unit mission.
On occasion, this position also requires the ability to work beyond normal business hours to perform system maintenance. The selected incumbent receives supervision from the Senior Systems Manager in IT.
The candidate will be required to travel between MTA locations. Glen Burnie, Washington Blvd, Cromwell Lightrail Station, and St. Paul Street Office located within Baltimore City and Anne Arundel County.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or other information technology-related field to include course work in local or wide area microcomputer or minicomputer networks.
Experience: One (1) year of experience planning, integrating and maintaining software and hardware for local or wide area microcomputer or minicomputer networks. Six (6) months of of this experience must demonstrate providing Tier 2 user support.
** This statement contains a selective qualification, which is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill, or ability).
The ideal candidate will possess:
Microsoft (MS) Certificates, A+ Certification
3-5 years’ experience with IT support and or systems administration.
3-5 years of customer experience.
Familiarity with virtual desktops and thin clients is preferred.
Basic knowledge of networking
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Notes:
Thirty (30) credit hours from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or other information technology-related field to include coursework in local or wide area microcomputer or minicomputer networks may be substituted for the required education.
An additional year of experience planning, integrating and maintaining software and hardware for local or wide area microcomputer or minicomputer networks may be substituted for the required education.
Experience operating multipurpose, multi-tasking computer systems; or scheduling, controlling input and output or maintaining a tape library to process data on multipurpose, multi-tasking computer systems; or evaluating, implementing and maintaining microcomputer hardware and software; or converting data from project specifications by preparing program code using third generation or other generally accepted computer programming languages may be substituted for high school on a year-for-year basis.
Completion of a certification program in Network Engineering or Internetwork Routing, such as Certified Novell Engineer, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert or equivalent certification program, may be substituted for the required education.
Licenses & Certifications
Not applicable.
Additional Information
TO APPLY:
You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) employment application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. It is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for within MDOT.
Applications must be completed and submitted online by registering at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Please make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.
Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.
Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( https://www.wes.org/ ).
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.
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The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
MDOT MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDOT MTA Does Not Discriminate Based On: Age, Ancestry, Color, Creed Gender Identity or Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Mental or Physical Disability, National Origin, Race, Religious Affiliation, Belief or Opinion, Sex or Sexual Orientation or any other protected status.
Issue Date: 6/24/24
Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:
https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152
Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!
*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.
Agency
Maryland Department of Transportation
Address
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Phone
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Website
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