State of Maryland - MCA General Administration

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Introduction • **A copy of your resume must also be included with the submission of your State of Maryland recruitment application.*** GRADE 20 LOCATION OF POSITION Maryland Cannabis Administration, Office of Information Technology, Linthicum, Maryland Main Purpose of Job This position will serve as a dedicated System Administrator for the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA)'s Office of Information Technology (OIT)'s core enterprise applications. This position will be responsible for maintaining the system software that core applications run on, as well as for proactively monitoring system performance, diagnosing issues, and making necessary adjustments to ensure system reliability and optimal response times for all users. This position is critical to ensuring the stability, performance and security of enterprise systems, thus safeguarding the overall health of such systems in order to protect data integrity. This position will also be responsible for the integrity and availability of the data that underpins all of MCA's regulatory, licensing and compliance operations. This directly supports MCA's Technology Modernization strategy, while ensuring cybersecurity compliance and developing systems which are crucial for informed decision-making and efficient governance. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Two years of experience maintaining and modifying operating systems for multi-purpose, multi-tasking computers. Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute thirty (30) credit hours from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or other information technology-related field(s), to include course work in machine or assembler computer languages, and operating system and data communication technology for multi-purpose multi-tasking computers, for one year of the required experience. 2. Candidates may substitute experience operating multi-purpose, multi-tasking computer systems; or scheduling, controlling input and output; or maintaining a tape library to process data on multi-purpose, multi-tasking computer systems; or converting data from project specifications by developing program code using third generation or other generally accepted computer programming languages; or designing, developing and maintaining communications networks, on a year-for-year basis, for a high school education. 3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or other information technology-related field to include course work in machine or assembler computer languages, and operating system and data communication technology for multi-purpose, multi-tasking computers, and one year of experience maintaining and modifying operating systems for multipurpose, multi-tasking computers, for the required experience. 4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a Commissioned Officer in the Computer Systems Operations classifications or Computer Systems Operations specialty codes in the Information Technology field of work, on a year-for-year basis, for the required experience. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • **A copy of your resume must also be included with the submission of your State of Maryland recruitment application.*** The desired candidate should have professional experience using programs within the Microsoft 365 platform in an administrative role, including providing end-user support. The desired candidate should also have professional experience using cloud platforms, such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Additionally, the desired candidate should possess experience and/or familiarity with scripting languages, including Python and PowerShell. Furthermore, the desired candidate should have experience and/or familiarity with development in Content Management systems. Finally, the desired candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Employees in this classification may be subject to call-in 24 hours a day and, therefore, may be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where the employee can be reached. SELECTION PROCESS Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application, based on your education, training and experience, as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this, or other, State agencies. BENEFITS STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MCA, Office of Human Resources, 849 International Drive, Linthicum, Maryland 21090. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. Only additional materials which are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact MCA's Office of Human Resources, at (410) 487-8060 or (443) 761-8194. You may also reach us via email, at mca.employment@maryland.gov. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 487-8060 or MD TTY Relay Service, at 1-800-735-2258. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.