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Database Administrator (INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II, OPT S)

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Date:  Oct 10, 2024
Location: 

US

Job Requisition ID:  42069

​Agency: Department of Innovation and Technology
Postion Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 21166  

Posting Date: 10/11/2024
Closing Date/Time: 10/25/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7,491/monthly; Full Range $7,491-$11,015/monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Champaign
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Proof of educational coursework is required. Acceptable proof of coursework includes unofficial transcripts, copies of official transcripts, account records (including screenshots) of academic coursework, and any similar documents created by an academic institution.

 

Posting Identification Number 42069

 

 

Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment. This position serves as a Database Administrator working within a team of DBA’s to keep servers operational, backed-up, and optimized. In this role you will conduct and coordinate in-depth studies involving substantial technical research and systems analysis. In addition, you will perform daily monitoring of the systems and documenting operational processes are primary tasks during a typical day.  If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!

 

As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
  • Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
  • 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
  • 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
  • 3 paid personal business days per year
  • 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
  • Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
  • Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

 

For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

  • Under administrative direction, serves a Database Administrator for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT).
  • Conducts and coordinates in-depth studies involving substantial technical research and systems analysis.
  • Performs problem diagnostics of complex operating systems and problems.
  • Serves as project coordinator for full-range major/complex projects, very large hardware/software deployments and installations across multiple agencies and locations.
  • Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology field.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience in Systems services or a related information technology field. 

Specialized Skills

  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience with IBM DB2, IBM MQ Replication, IBM AIX and LINUX operating systems.
  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience with Ansible, AppDynamics, SQL tuning/optimization, system management, reporting, administering client/server software, infrastructure software support of enterprise level, large-scale and n-tier.
  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience with web-based systems utilizing reverse proxies, web servers, access control software, experience configuring/troubleshooting secure protocol implementations, UNIX utility software and scripting languages, TCP/IP, networking, problem resolution, authentication and authorization security management software, compliance protocols, and LDAP access methods.
  • Requires three (3) years of professional experience with network communication concepts and principles, including server/client network configurations, routers, routing protocols, switches, firewalls, VPN, and Internet

Preferred Qualifications

  • Three (3) years of professional experience with IBM DB2, IBM MQ Replication, IBM AIX and LINUX operating systems.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience with Ansible, AppDynamics, SQL tuning/optimization, system management, reporting, administering client/server software, infrastructure software support of enterprise level, large-scale and n-tier.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience with web-based systems utilizing reverse proxies, web servers, access control software, experience configuring/troubleshooting secure protocol implementations, UNIX utility software and scripting languages, TCP/IP, networking, problem resolution, authentication and authorization security management software, compliance protocols, and LDAP access methods.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience with network communication concepts and principles, including server/client network configurations, routers, routing protocols, switches, firewalls, VPN, and Internet.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience conducting feasibility studies for system conversions and enhancements.
  • Ability to coordinate the activities of work associates to achieve desired results. 
  • Ability to analyze data logically and exercise sound judgment in defining, evaluating, and solving difficult administrative, organizational, technical, or operational problems where solutions may be of a precedent-establishing or research nature. 
  • Developed verbal and written communications skills to present technical information to others with clarity and precision. 
  • Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, clients, and others.
  • Working knowledge of creating scripts using scripting languages for automating processes.

Conditions of Employment

NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.

  • Requires the ability to verify identity.
  • Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois
  • Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
  • Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
  • Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
  • Requires the ability to work outside of normal hours to meet deadlines.
  • Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone, etc.
  • Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences, and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
  • Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 30 pounds. This is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

 

The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description

Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 2400 W Bradley Ave, Champaign, Illinois, 61821.
Agency Contact: Lorna Bock
Email: Lorna.A.Bock@illinois.gov 
Posting Group: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

 

This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

 

The Department of Innovation & Technology (DolT) is the state's IT agency delivering an enterprise approach to statewide technology, innovation, and telecommunication services, as well as policy and standards development, lifecycle investment planning, and cybersecurity services. With over 1,500 employees, DolT delivers IT services and innovative solutions to customer agencies to improve services provided to Illinois residents, DolT offers employees the opportunity to advance their careers, develop new skills and reach their potential, both personally and professionally. DoIT is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

  • donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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