IS Application Systems Administrator II

CareOregon; Beaverton (OR); Remote; USD 88,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare solutions is seeking a highly skilled IS Application Systems Administrator II for a fully remote role. This position is integral to implementing and maintaining applications that support the organization's strategies. You will take part in developing and optimizing application systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates should be proactive team players with a solid understanding of cloud technologies, application administration, and scripting languages like PowerShell and T-SQL. CareOregon values diversity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Benefits

Full benefits package

5% bonus target

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Application and Administration support.
• Familiar with ITIL concepts and practices.
• Experience with Windows FTP and Azure Key Vault.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain reliable server-side applications.
• Analyze business needs and recommend application solutions.
• Monitor data transmissions and ensure application performance.

Skills

Application Administration

Cloud Technologies

Scripting and Automation

Collaboration Platforms

Vendor Management

Data Integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

PowerShell

T-SQL

Microsoft Azure

Tableau

Job description

Candidates hired for remote positions must reside in Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Montana, or Wisconsin.Job TitleIS Application Systems Administrator IIExemption StatusExemptManagement Leveln / aDirect Reportsn / aManager TitleIS Application Support ManagerDepartmentBusiness IntelligenceRequisition25000Pay & BenefitsEstimated hiring range $88,430 - $108,080 / year, 5% bonus target, full benefits.

NotesThis is a fully remote position, but you must reside in one of the listed 9

SummaryThe IS Application Systems Administrator II is responsible for implementing and maintaining corporate applications, as well as influencing and recommending selection of effective application solutions in support of business strategies. This role is essential in executing and maturing CareOregon's applications system support model. This position spends substantial time evaluating, architecting, implementing, and administering IS policies and systems (plan, design, install, and maintain).Essential ResponsibilitiesApplication Systems Design§ Actively participate in the design and maintenance of highly reliable server-side applications, including but not limited to the Microsoft environment, enterprise applications, custom built applications, data backup systems and cloud services.§ Provide advanced knowledge of application systems software / hardware technology to the company and participate in and consult on projects.§ Advise other IS teams on best practices for application / processes design.§ Participate in the maintenance of the enterprise application portfolio and inventory.Application Systems Administration and Operations§ Execute tasks related to tickets and service requests for basic to advanced server-side activities.§ Actively maintain application and server software, such as updates and upgrades.§ Analyze business needs; research and recommend solutions which include potential risks and mitigation.§ Actively configure and customize application systems.§ Help define, as well as run and review reports on applications performance and event anomalies; make minor and advanced internal adjustments and identify substantial gaps based on findings.§ Develop and maintain appropriate applications documentation, including current design and operation.§ Monitor and ensure quality of data transmissions.§ Actively configure user account access to applications as needed.§ Participate in an after-hours on-call

and Policy Administration§ Propose requirements and standards for application selection and deployment.§ Participate in the ongoing review of existing applications systems to ensure they are designed to comply with established standards and to empower business operations.§ Participate in developing and maintaining support policies and procedures.§ Assist with the development and management of application / database security policies and systems, such as web applications and SQL server security.§ Assist with the development and management of file exchange policies and systems, such as FTP.§ Participate in planning for and supporting disaster recovery and business continuity

Coordination and Relations§ Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external partners and application vendors including installation and repair of services.§ Conduct product and vendor research, and present recommendations to senior administrator and / or management.§ Maintain service contracts and licensing; monitor adherence to SLAs with outside parties; monitor adherence to OLAs with internal parties; escalate issues as needed.Organizational Responsibilities§ Perform work in alignment with the organization's mission, vision and values.§ Support the organization's commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by fostering a culture of open mindedness, cultural awareness, compassion and respect for all individuals.§ Strive to meet annual business goals in support of the organization's strategic goals.§ Adhere to the organization's policies, procedures and other relevant compliance needs.§ Perform other duties as needed.Experience and / or EducationRequired§ Minimum 3 years' experience in Application and Administration support§ Experience should include some or all of the following : o Scripting and automationo Understanding of Cloud and "as a Service" offeringso General understanding in Windowso ITIL concepts and practiceso Familiar with Project Management processes o Systems integration and data flowPreferred§ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field§ Mid-level Microsoft certifications§ Additional experience in related technology support and / or operational positions§ Experience with Windows FTP§ Experience with Tableau § Experience with both server level Technical Support, and Customer Support § Experience with SAS§ Experience with PowerBI§ Experience with Azure FTP§ Experience with Azure Key Vault§ FTP administration experience : To include setting up post sites, Credentials, working with Vendors who host their own site to set up connections, etc. § SFTP Administration experience : To include setting up authenticationKnowledge, Skills and Abilities RequiredKnowledge§ Advanced knowledge, skills, and / or abilities in some or all of the following : o Enterprise applications integration and business process automation tools, such as BizTalko Data integration strategy best practices, such as ETLo Claims processing technologies, such as QNXT and Facetso Electronic health record technologies such as EPIC and Allscriptso Document management and collaboration platforms, such as SharePoint and Office 365o Scripting language technology, such as PowerShell and T-SQLo Compute environments, such as server hardware, storage and virtualizationo Microsoft server operating systems and core services, such as Active Directoryo Cloud technologies, such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Serviceso Data protection solutionso Troubleshooting performance issues and root causeso Monitoring systems and best practiceso Principles of application design and best practices§ Awareness or knowledge of ITIL and ITSM governance concepts§ Knowledge of project management practices§ Understands and adheres to governance and processSkills and Abilities§ Advanced ability to author and maintain system documentation§ Effective communication skills, including listening, verbal, written, and customer service§ Ability to clearly articulate policies and instructions§ Demonstrated progress in conveying appropriate level of detail effectively to all levels of the organization including non-technical staff§ Demonstrated progress in simplifying and presenting complex concepts in an easily understood way§ Proactively and appropriately communicates status and needs§ Ability to recommend policies, document risks, and propose solutions to information technology management and senior leadership§ Possess a high degree of initiative and motivation§ Ability to effectively collaborate with coworkers, staff, and leaders across all departments§ Demonstrated progress in leading teams of people with some oversight§ Demonstrated progress in seeing the big picture beyond a request and taking appropriate holistic action, employing "systems thinking"§ Effective project management skills§ Effective vendor management skills§ Effective organizational skills§ Ability to prioritize work based on business need and direction§ Effective analytical and research skills; demonstrated progress in seeing patterns in data and drawing appropriate conclusions.§ Demonstrated progress in proposing solutions and communicating business value§ Ability to maintain a positive attitude§ Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups§ Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions§ Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress§ Ability to see, read, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours / day§ Ability to hear and speak clearly for at least 3-6 hours / dayWorking ConditionsWork Environment(s) : ☒ Indoor / Office

• Community
• Facilities / Security
• Telephonic
• In PersonHazards : May include, but not limited to, physical and ergonomic hazards.Equipment : General office equipmentTravel : May include occasional required or optional travel outside of the workplace; the employee's personal vehicle, local transit or other means of transportation may be used.Work Location : Work from home#MULTICandidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply. CareOregon is committed to building a linguistically and culturally diverse and inclusive work environment.Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.We are an equal opportunity employer. CareOregon considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran

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