Senior Lead Systems Administrator

and Duties Under general direction of an IT Manager I, in the End User Services Branch, the incumbent serves as the Senior Technical lead for the Configuration Management Unit. The incumbent provides leadership and expertise for the ongoing development,
maintenance, and operation of the systems and processes that fall under the purview of the Configuration Management Unit.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS: The incumbent provides leadership and expertise for the administrative and technical design and support of systems managed by the Configuration Management Unit. This includes, but is not limited to, configuration life cycle management of endpoint devices for enterprise and Traffic Operations Network (TOSNET), design, implementation, security, capacity planning, backup/ recovery, patching/upgrading, change management, performance tuning, and monitoring of all systems managed by the Configuration Management Unit as well as device imaging, deployment packaging, and application support. The incumbent performs highly complex activities of the System Development Life-cycle which includes systems: analysis, design, build, test, maintenance and operations. Additionally, the incumbent provides lead support for all phases of end user device life cycle management including procurement, deployment, installation, configuration, maintenance and operations, and surplus. The incumbent provides training to staff in the configuration and use of configuration management technologies. The incumbent collaborates with peers and management to update and recommend standards, processes and procedures, and technology practices. The incumbent tracks, monitors, and audits IT assets to maintain accountability using standard asset management tools and techniques in compliance with the State Administrative Manual and other applicable policies and regulations. The incumbent also performs functions including, but are not limited to, researching, writing, reporting, presenting, etc.
DOMAINS: System Engineering Client Services
PARF# 20-26-0098 / JC-520021

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Information Technology Specialist Il exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 1120 N Street , Sacramento, Sacramento County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltranss evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employees designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
If not working remotely, the employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting using a personal computer. The employee may be required to work for extended periods of time in a computer room that maintains an approximate temperature of 70 degrees.
The employee may be required to travel. When available, a State vehicle will be provided. Possession of a valid drivers license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle. If the employee utilizes their own personal vehicle, they may be reimbursed for travel expenses.
Some weekend or after-hours may be required. The employee must carry a cell phone and respond to calls after hours.