Senior Information Systems Specialist — IT & Security

State of Oregon; Salem (VA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is seeking a Systems Administrator who can maintain network infrastructure, servers, and business applications while ensuring reliability and security for staff and partners.

You will monitor performance, manage user access, apply security updates, back up data, diagnose complex issues, and contribute to system integrations and training. The department emphasizes teamwork and public service in a collaborative, benefits-rich environment.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience administering computer networks, servers, and business systems.
• Two years of related experience with an associate degree in CS/IT or a related field.
• A bachelor’s degree in CS, IT, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot network infrastructure, servers, operating systems, and business applications.
• Monitor system performance, manage user access, apply security updates, and support backup and recovery processes.
• Diagnose complex, recurring, and escalated technical issues and implement lasting solutions.
• Assist with system integrations, technology implementations, compatibility issues, and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate with vendors, service providers, other agencies, and ODA staff to resolve technical problems.
• Develop technical documentation, knowledge base articles, and training materials.
• Provide technical guidance and training to IT staff and agency employees.
• Participate in technology planning related to system performance, security and disaster recovery.

Skills

Network admin

Systems admin

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Associate degree in CS/IT

Four years experience in networks/servers

Job description

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is seeking a Systems Administrator who can maintain network infrastructure, servers, and business applications while ensuring reliability and security for staff and partners.

You will monitor performance, manage user access, apply security updates, back up data, diagnose complex issues, and contribute to system integrations and training. The department emphasizes teamwork and public service in a collaborative, benefits-rich environment.