Infrastructure Specialist 3 (Hybrid Eligible)

We are looking for two motivated Infrastructure Specialist 3's to join our team at the Ohio Department of Insurance. The Infrastructure Specialist 3 positions will assist the service and/or security team in in various technologies utilized at the Department. Ideal candidates would have exceptional, demonstrated experiences in solution design, problem solving, and team leadership/mentoring. The candidates should also be organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

If this sounds interesting to you, continue reading below to learn more about this career opportunity.

Your Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Primary Technology: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft NW, Application Distribution

Secondary Technology: MS Windows Server, Fixed/Mobile Admin, Directory Services

• Evaluates effectiveness and risk of Information Technology (IT) processes and Desktops. Recommends and implements changes in IT procedures to meet customer needs.
• Evaluates and/or researches hardware and/or software solutions and provides feedback to project team or higher-level staff. Interfaces and/or performs work with other applications, or platforms and desktops.
• Assists in providing IT consultation and recommendations for implementation, ensuring services are not compromised. Provides technical IT leadership and support for integration of various related systems. Participates in and/or provides technical IT assistance to achieve project tasks/meet deadlines.

Unless required by legislation or union contract, the final candidate can expect to be paid at the lowest step in the pay range (step 1). As an Infrastructure Specialist 3, you will receive a raise after six (6) months and yearly step increases until you reach the top level of the pay range. There may also be possible cost of living adjustments (COLA) and longevity supplements begin after five (5) years of state service.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

60 months combined work experience in any combination of the following: evaluating effectiveness and risk of it processes, recommending changes in IT procedures to meet customer needs, and evaluating and/or researching hardware and/or software solutions and providing feedback to project team or higher-level staff including 12 months work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.

-Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems; 42 months combined work experience in any combination of the following: evaluating effectiveness and risk of it processes, recommending changes in IT procedures to meet customer needs, and evaluating and/or researching hardware and/or software solutions and providing feedback to project team or higher-level staff including 12 months work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems; 36 months combined work experience in any combination of the following: evaluating effectiveness and risk of it processes, recommending changes in IT procedures to meet customer needs, and evaluating and/or researching hardware and/or software solutions and providing feedback to project team or higher-level staff including 12 months work experience in the primary technology specified by the agency in the position description & job posting.

-Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required, primary technology directly relating to the duties of the position. Only those applicants possessing the experience in the required, primary technology listed in the position description & job posting are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting must list the required technology commensurate with the position in question.

Job Skills: Information Technology