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Information Technology Server Engineer - Office of Judicial Administration

Kansas Judicial Branch

Topeka, KS

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Access Control, Applications Security, Bash Scripting, Business Solutions, Capacity Management, Capacity and Performance Management, Cloud Computing, CompTIA Server+, Computer Science, Computer Security, DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), DNS (Domain Name System), Data Recovery, Digital Certificates, Disaster Recovery, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Mentoring, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Hyper-V, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows System Administration, Network Configuration Management, Network Security, Operating Systems, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Process Development, Process Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Monitoring, Server Hardware, Server Programming/Applications, Server Side Internet Programming, Server Support, Software Administration, Software Patches, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Support, Testing, VMWare, Virtual Machine (VM), Virtualization, Windows PowerShell, Work From Home
LOCATION
Topeka, KS
POSTED
30+ days ago
Position number:                               K0245938

Location of Employment:                  Office of Judicial Administration, Topeka, Kansas 66612

Position Title and Salary:                  Information Technology Server Engineer, Pay Grade 48 $80,294.10 annually

Kansas Judicial Branch BenefitsState Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)                    

Requires regular in-person work; hybrid remote work limited and subject to supervisor approval.

The Kansas judicial branch seeks an experienced IT Server engineer responsible for the design, installation, administration and optimization of the server environment and related components to achieve high performance of the various business applications.  Ensures the availability of client/server applications, configures all new implementations, and develop processes/procedures for ongoing management of the server environment.

Job duties:
  • Design, configure, and maintain Windows Server environments.
  • Manage Active Directory, Azure AD, DNS, and related directory services.
  • Implement and maintain virtualization solutions using VMware, Hyper-V, and other cloud-based platforms.
  • Perform server performance tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning.
  • Develop and enforce server security policies, including system hardening and vulnerability management.
  • Support and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Manage IT security certificates (SSL Cert) and access control mechanisms.
  • Automate server administration tasks using PowerShell and other scripting tools.
  • Collaborate with Network, Security, and Application teams to ensure system stability and security.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshoot server-related issues.
  • Document configurations, procedures, and system changes.
  • Administer and support Azure services, including virtual machines, storage, networking, and security configurations.
  • Monitor and optimize Azure resources to ensure cost efficiency and performance.
  • Implement and maintain Azure governance policies and compliance frameworks.
  • Other duties as assigned
Education and experience:  

A bachelor degree in computer science, engineering, information systems or a related field. (Education requirement can be substituted with equivalent work experience).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Seven years of experience in server administration, with a focus on advanced configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting of server hardware and software.
  • Proficiency in managing complex server environments with multiple operating systems and versions.
  • Understanding of server security principles and experience implementing security measures.
  • Experience with server monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
  • Knowledge of backup and recovery procedures for servers and data.
  • Experience implementing and managing patch management processes to ensure servers are up-to-date and secure.
  • Experience participating in server deployment projects and migrations.
  • Experience with server monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex server issues.
  • Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
  • Ability to configure and maintain server roles and services, such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and file services.
  • Familiarity with server automation and scripting tools such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
  • Certification demonstrating foundational skills in server hardware, software, and troubleshooting such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, Linux Professional, or CompTIA Server+ Certification is preferred but not required.
Application deadline:  Open until filled.

The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process.  A request for accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the Judicial Branch.  If you wish to request an ADA accommodation, please contact

ada@kscourts.org

or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.

THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER
 

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