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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT System Administrator 1 - Juneau - **Company:** State of Alaska - **Location:** Juneau, AK, United States - **Salary:** $84,078.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Business Software, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Ethernet, Monitoring of Systems, Local Area Networks, Mainframes, Network Connections, Print Servers, Network Service, Network Administration, Windows PowerShell, Service-Oriented Architecture, Systems Integration, Wide Area Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Scripting, Information Technology - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f42375ddd3b23a94 ## About the Role Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in (INSERT COMPETENCIES FROM JOB CLASS SPEC ONLY) * 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., * Professional is defined as a supervisor or an individual who has direct knowledge of your work performance. Supplemental Questions For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. The State of Alaska (SOA) uses four levels of proficiency to measure and describe an applicant's level of competence in applying certain behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish a specific task. The proficiency levels are Mastery, Fluency, Literacy, and Discovery. You will need to rate your proficiency for each competency listed in the supplemental questions. You must also complete the "References" section in the application. In the reference section please provide contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies, in which one (1) of the three (3) references must be a current or former direct supervisor., Education completed in foreign colleges or universities 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 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. Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration. WORK EXPERIENCE When using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported, and minimum qualifications are clearly 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 in which you are applying. If you are 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 there are minimum qualifications that 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. ## Description * Provide daily support for site file and print servers, ensuring reliable access, routine maintenance, prompt issue resolution, and traveling to remote sites as needed to address on-premises issues. * Perform core Active Directory tasks-including account maintenance, group membership updates, and basic directory troubleshooting-while using PowerShell to streamline repetitive operations. * Author, test, and deploy user and computer Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to support secure and consistent configurations across the environment. * Assist with entry-level datacenter administration such as basic server provisioning, hardware handling, system monitoring, and performing scripted tasks with PowerShell. * Support WAN network operations by helping plan, deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot Ethernet and Wi-Fi infrastructure, including hands-on work at remote sites to ensure stable network connectivity. Mission and Values/Culture: The mission of the Department of Family and Community Services (DFCS) is "To provide support, safety, and personal well-being for vulnerable Alaskans." The Network Services (NS) of DFCS works as a team with the Customer Service section of IT, Business Applications (BA), Project Management Office (PMO), and the Department Security Office (DSO) to keep the department technologically operational and secure Benefits of Joining Our Team: We are a dynamic, diverse, high performing team where no two days are the same. You will have the ability to use your technical expertise to serve some of the greatest teams of people in Alaska who are dedicated to keeping all Alaskans healthy and safe., This position's primary workplace will be in Juneau; offering several restaurants, coffee shops and seaside views all within walking distance. DFCS-IT/NS is a dynamic enterprise consisting of a team that is a diverse, highly technical, and collaborative group which embraces, implements, and supports the latest technologies to provide the best operational capabilities and resources to DFCS. We are customer focused and project oriented. This position is required to travel within the state 1-2 times per year, for a trip length of 1-3 days. Who We Are Looking For: We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: * Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. * Network Management: Knowledge of the operation, management, and maintenance of network and telecommunication systems and linked systems and peripherals. * Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/classspecs/1845287?keywords=it%20system%20administrator&pagetype=classSpecifications ## Related Videos - [Skills-First Hiring: The Future of Work Needs More Than Resumes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1319-skills-first-hiring-the-future-of-work-needs-more-than-resumes) - [Cloud as the new mainframe: why the cloud hype does not reflect the dev reality](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/797-cloud-as-the-new-mainframe-why-the-cloud-hype-does-not-reflect-the-dev-reality) - [JavaScript? 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