IT System Administrator 1 (Enterprise Identity Administrator

Please check out the residency definition to determine if you qualify. The Department of Administration, Division of Office of Information Technology (OIT) is recruiting for an IT System Administrator 1 in either Anchorage or Juneau. Pay depends on the location of the candidate selected. What You Will Be Doing:

You'll help keep the State of Alaska's identity and directory services running smoothly. This includes managing Active Directory, Entra ID, Certificate Authorities, Single Sign-On, DNS and other identity-related systems that support thousands of users every day., * Active Directory & Entra ID administration Keep our identity systems healthy-managing performance, troubleshooting issues, and supporting key services like Authentication, Group Policy, Federation, and Single Sign-on integrations.

• Incident & Request Management

Resolve and manage identity-related incidents and requests in the State's "AlaskaNow" ticketing system.

• Monitoring & basic system health checks Review system logs, perform escalations, and help maintain service stability.

• Advanced admin tasks with senior oversight Work on higher-level tasks that require elevated access, including upgrades, platform checks, and fault-tolerance improvements.

• Network component checks & testing Help verify network-related services and ensure they're running reliably.

• Stay up to date on technology Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and industry best practices, applying new knowledge to enhance identity services and system reliability.

Identity and access systems are central to how Alaskans connect to government services. In this role, you help ensure those systems stay secure, stable, and ready for the future.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:

Our Vision: One government, empowered by innovative technical collaboration.

Our Mission: Simplify processes, boost efficiency, and protect Alaskans' data by working together and using innovative solutions to deliver secure and improved government services., Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

At time of interview, please be prepared to provide:

• Three (3) professional references and current contact numbers, including two (2) current or former supervisors;
• Copies of your two (2) most recent employment performance evaluations if available; please substitute with letters of recommendation if evaluations are not available.
• A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications. if not provided, transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies in addition to the minimum qualifications listed below:

• Identity Management: Demonstrates the ability to manage and secure user identities across enterprise systems, including account provisioning, access governance, authentication workflows, and adherence to security and compliance standards.
• Technical Problem Solving: Troubleshoots, diagnoses, analyzes, and identifies system malfunctions to determine the source and cause of the problem.
• Configuration Management: Knowledge of the principles and methods for planning or managing the implementation, update, or integration of information systems components., Hardware: Knowledge of specifications, uses, and types of computer or computer-related equipment.
• Infrastructure Design: Knowledge of the architecture and typology of software, hardware, and networks, including LANS, WANS, and telecommunications systems, their components and associated protocols and standards, and how they operate and integrate with one another and with associated controlling software.
• Operating Systems: Knowledge of computer network, desktop, and mainframe operating systems and their applications.
• Systems Integration: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures for installing, integrating, and optimizing information systems components.

Equivalent to those typically gained by: Training in computer science, information technology, or system administration - or a similar field or professional experience - that provided knowledge of systems, networking software, hardware, protocols, and scripting/automation tools. Special Note: "Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation. "Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job. "Training" means the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs. "Professional experience" means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment. "Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility., If education is completed in a foreign college or university, it may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. The omission of the required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive further consideration.

WORK EXPERIENCE

When using work experience not documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether you worked full-time or part-time Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are met Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position you are applying for.

If you have currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position, please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position This is required as minimum qualifications require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered If this information is not accurately reflected in your application, this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.

Pulled from the full job description

• Flextime
• Pet insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * Impact That Matters: Your work helps improve government services for all Alaskans.
• Innovation Every Day: Be part of a team that values creativity, efficiency, and reducing complexity.
• Collaboration at Scale: Work alongside experts in Datacenter, Cloud Infrastructure, Networking, Identity Services, Security, and more.
• Continuous Growth: Learn cutting-edge technologies

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Work with a team of passionate and talented professionals who take on the variance that come each day and values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement is available. The State of Alaska offers a diverse training platform in many areas in support of your career goals, and a team dedicated to developing training to help you meet your career goals.

The State of Alaska offers a competitive salary a solid benefit package that includes retirement plans (with employer contributions), health insurance for medical/dental/vision (with employer contributions), and group-based insurance benefits such as term life, short/long-term disability, pet insurance, and much more. Click on the Benefits tab of this posting to learn more.

We offer flexibility and value work/ life balance:

• A hybrid telework schedule will an option once initial training is complete and conditions are met.
• We offer a flex time arrangement, which allows you to earn additional leave time during heavy workload times.
• We'll work with you on schedule adjustments for special situations., The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental

• The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information. o AVTEC o Confidential o Correctional Officers o Marine Engineers o Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers o Supervisory o Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union o Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)

• The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information. o General Government o Labor, Trades and Crafts o Public Safety Employees Association o Masters, Mates & Pilots

• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for

• Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
• Supplemental Survivor Benefits

• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits