Agency Application Administrator

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Company: State of Wisconsin

Location: Madison, WI 53711

Description:

Introduction

The DET Bureau of Application Services, Collaborations section is hiring for an Agency Application Administrator!

All employees are expected to live and work in Wisconsin. This position will have the option of working remotely upon agreement of the supervisor but will be asked to come into the office periodically. This schedule may change based on operational needs and organizational requirements.

The DET (Division of Enterprise Technology) is a great place to work! We offer amazing benefits such as a casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, ample vacation time, excellent health benefits, and an exceptional employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health.

Our competitive benefits package features:
  • State Employee & Retiree Health Plan including health, dental and wellness benefits, and supplemental Vision Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long-Term Care Insurance and Pre-Tax Savings Accounts (for health, dental, vision, day care and commuter expenses).
  • WRS Retirement Benefit pension plan that is intended to provide you with a lifetime retirement payment. It offers an employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan .
  • Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
  • Accumulated Sick Leave which allows retirees to convert unused sick leave into credits to help pay for health insurance premiums.
  • Disability Benefits to cover the possibility of becoming disabled while working for a WRS employer making you eligible to receive disability benefits that will give you income for the time you are unable to return to work.
  • An Income Continuation Insurance that replaces a portion of your income if you are unable to work because of sickness or injury (both short and long term).
  • Group Life Insurance providing life insurance coverage up to five times your annual earnings and covers death and dismemberment.
  • Well Wisconsin Wellness Program with tools and resources to help set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
  • A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are core values at DOA that guide how we build our teams, develop our leaders, and create a culture that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We believe that when employees are respected and valued for who they are and are accountable for demonstrating that respect to others; it drives greater engagement and collaboration, ignites creativity and innovation, and fosters connection between teams and those we serve.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Collaboration Solutions Team and, in the Division of Enterprise Technology (DET), Bureau of Business Application Services (BAS), this Agency Application Administrator position is a crucial role responsible for the efficient operation, maintenance, and optimization of our organization's application systems. This position demands a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills to ensure the seamless functioning of our applications, meeting the needs of both internal stakeholders and external users. These statewide systems provide critical information and management for all state agencies as well as the University of Wisconsin System campuses and centers and the State Legislature. These application systems provide vital information to these customers as well as the public and other professional groups.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for security, integrity and availability of application systems through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancements and support of systems, programs, policies, procedures and tools.
  • Support DOA-supported customers by overseeing day-to-day operation of application systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to application systems promptly to minimize downtime and disruptions.
  • Act as a Liaison for applications to the DET Security Team and other Technical Teams within DET.
  • Commercial Software configuration, implementation, and leadership skills to ensure the timely delivery of internet and intranet applications.
  • Ensure security compliance, data protection, recovery time, and assess impacts of outages.
  • Identify and support enhancements and ongoing maintenance of applications to improve security posture.
Agency Application Administrators have a wide range of responsibilities that encompass both third-party and custom application systems. To the extent they need support from other infrastructure teams, this role would open service requests and ensure communications regarding requirements, project plans, and timelines are aligned. They coordinate with other agency system administrators across DET to configure and maintain application system components that are not part of the base image tailoring the server environment to meet specific needs. Agency Application Administrators ensure proper file system permissions and configure application-specific settings. Manage access controls to help maintain the security and integrity of the server environment. In terms of maintenance, Agency Application Administrators are responsible for updating shared components and application software. They also follow established procedures to keep the applications up to date and secure. Furthermore, Agency Application Administrators are involved in capacity planning, monitoring, and projecting the physical, data, and network capacity needs of applications. They will interact with IS staff in other agencies and represent DET on various advisory groups to identify proper application platforms and infrastructure needs.

For more information, please view the full position description.

Salary Information

Starting hourly rate for the IS Technical Services Consultant Administrator position will be between $38.27- $58.19 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. A 12-month probationary period may be required. This classification is assigned to pay schedule/range 07-32. Current State employees will be compensated in accordance with the current State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct fingerprinting and/or background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.

All employees are expected to live and work in Wisconsin. Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified candidates will have experience with the following:
  • Leading system administration and/or architecting custom or third-party applications
  • Reviewing technical requirements and plan implementations with internal teams and vendors using Platform/ PAAS technologies such as Azure, CI/CD pipeline tools, Azure Devops, etc.,
  • Performing system maintenance and managing application performance while ensuring security with application security components, compliance, or assessment such as Identity and Access Management (IAM), ADA 508C, Data classification/protection, reliability, scalability, etc.

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Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. Please review instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications . Your cover letter is limited to a maximum of two (2) typed pages, single-spaced, no smaller than 10-point font, with 1-inch margins. Resumes should be limited to no more than two (2) pages (no format requirements). Pages more than the specified limits may not be evaluated. References are not necessary at this stage of the process.

Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

If you are a veteran with a 30% or greater service-related disability and are not currently employed in a permanent position with Wisconsin State Government, please send a cover letter, resume, DD-214 and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12 months) to the contact listed below.

Deadline to Apply

Applicant materials are due by 11:59pm on Monday November 11, 2024.

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