Identity Administrator (Information Systems Specialist 6)

Initial Posting Date:
12/13/2024

Application Deadline:
01/05/2025

Agency:
Oregon Liquor & Cannabis Commission

Salary Range:
$5,655 - $8,548

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:
Identity Administrator (Information Systems Specialist 6)

Job Description:

This position will receive a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase of 6.55% which is not reflected in the salary listed in this posting. The effective date of the increase is January 1, 2025 and will be paid in the February 1, 2025 paychecks.

The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) oversees access to alcohol and cannabis products in Oregon through education, regulation, and distilled spirits distribution. Our aim is to protect public health and safety while supporting responsible businesses and providing funding for local and state agencies.

The agency is comprised of three major operational programs: the Distilled Spirits Program, the Recreational Marijuana Program, and the Public Safety Program. Revenue generated from these programs helps support state and local government programs.

The Distilled Spirits Program, which oversees the distribution and sale of distilled spirits in the state. The Distilled Spirits division centrally purchases, warehouses, and distributes distilled spirits to Oregon's independently operated liquor stores.

The Recreational Marijuana Program which is exclusively authorized to make recreational marijuana available to consumers and licensed businesses through retail marijuana stores. The program also tracks the growing, transporting, processing, and selling of recreational marijuana products.

The Public Safety Program which licenses and regulates businesses in both the marijuana and alcohol industry. This includes manufacturers, wholesalers, bars, restaurants, grocery, convenience stores and the operation of the recreational marijuana industry in Oregon.

The position is based at our Milwaukie, OR headquarters office. Please note that this office will relocate from Milwaukie to Portland, OR by the end of 2026.

What's in it for you:

• Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
• Colleagues who are passionate about public service and safety
• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, personal days, sick time, vacation accruals, and more! Click here to learn about State of Oregon benefits.
• Pension and retirement programs.
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• A workplace that fosters fairness, equity, and inclusion to maintain a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
• This position is eligible for hybrid remote work with options to work from home once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform independently. Attendance for in-person training / meetings, is required. Please make sure to discuss available options for your position with the hiring manager.

About this opportunity:

• This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union.

Here's what you will do:

As the Identity Administrator, you will provide expert oversight of the agency's Active Directory/Entra Group Policy and teach and enforce standards for maintenance and manipulation of Active Directory/Entra objects. As a primary support resource for information technology risk management, identity management, forensic investigations and public records requests, you will work with various stakeholders both within and outside the agency to solve technology problems.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Review and maintain the company's Active Directory (AD) and Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
• Collaborate with the IT team to document and implement new GPOs and scripts
• Comfortable managing AD on premises and cloud-based in Azure AD.
• Researching and implementing solutions to email, security, network handheld and mobile device technical problems
• Participating in the research, testing, and deployment of system lifecycle replacements
• Resolving enterprise antivirus, antimalware and security monitoring issues that affect the OLCC user community
• Working with the Helpdesk as Tier 3 support for system configuration and support
• Working with servers running various operating systems to meet business needs and requirements both in production, development, and test
• Designing, testing, implementing, and troubleshooting new deployment packages for Enterprise applications, including but not limited to Operating System upgrades and core application (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Google Chrome, etc.) upgrades and replacements
• Performing system assessments and configuration changes to meet business process needs for the agency
• Traveling to remote office locations for the deployment, repair, and maintenance of servers
• Working with other technical staff to evaluate and recommend systems and third-party tools needed to maintenance the security, performance, and stability of systems
• Diagnosing, isolating, and determining the cause of system failures.

Please contact OLCC.HumanResources@olcc.oregon.gov if you would like a copy of the position description.

Here's what you need to qualify:

Minimum Qualifications

• (a) Five (5) years of information systems experience in Active Directory and Group Policy management

OR

• An associate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field AND three (3) years of information systems experience in Active Directory and Group Policy management

OR

• A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field AND one (1) year of information systems experience in Active Directory and Group Policy management

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of computer technologies (desktops, laptops, servers, network, databases, software) and the ability to operate systems and software and complex data processing systems
• Knowledge of Azure and Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) integration
• Proficiency in PowerShell scripting
• Familiar with all computer standard applications (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and other COTS products in order to provide support and resolve problems
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills
• CompTia A+ certification
• CompTia Sec+ certification
• CompTia Net+ certification
• Microsoft Azure Administrator certification
• Expertise in creating software packages in SCCM and testing deployment of these packages
• Experience with database administration

Application instructions and information:

• Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications listed and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.
• You may be asked to submit a skills assessment, a writing sample, or a video/phone interview as part of the application screening process.
• Internal candidates currently working for any State of Oregon agency must apply using your employee Workday account. In addition to required attachments, ensure that your profile has your current job history and education. In Workday, click on Menu in the upper left corner, Jobs Hub, Find Jobs. Enter the job number in the search bar, click on the job title and select Apply.

Additional information:

• The use of outside resources such as artificial intelligence (AI) software during applicant skills assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.
• The selection process consists of a review of your application and an evaluation of your education, experience, training, and overall professionalism of your application materials. Candidates that follow the application directions, submit what is required and provide us with credentials that showcase their skills and how they meet the minimum qualifications and desired attributes will be invited to an interview. Resumes will not replace the completed job history experience in Workday. We will only review documents that are requested. Because details are very important to us, your application materials will be evaluated for grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.
• Any offer of employment with OLCC is contingent on acceptable references and background check. This position requires a background and security check with fingerprinting to work in areas that handle confidential documents. An adverse background and failed security clearance will result in disqualification.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans' preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your "My Applications" section.
• We hire preferred workers! For more information, please visit our website: Preferred Worker Program.
• OLCC does not offer VISA sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OLCC will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Helpful links and contact information:

Learn more about OLCC

Understanding the State Application Process

Help and Support webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at OLCC.HumanResources@olcc.oregon.gov

OLCC is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

Location: Milwaukie, OR, US

Posted Date: 12/22/2024