Systems Support Tech

Padmore Global Connections LLC; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Padmore Global Connections LLC seeks a Systems Support Technician to provide ongoing MIS user support by phone or on-site in the Metro Atlanta area. Responsibilities include provisioning, managing, and troubleshooting user access across mainframe, Unix/Linux, and Windows environments as part of the DHS OIT Security team.

Under supervision, you will create RACF IDs, reset passwords, and conduct periodic user re-certifications while enforcing security policies.

Qualifications

• Must be local to Metro Atlanta.
• Hybrid role with on-site and remote work as required.
• Familiarity with RACF, mainframe tools, and IT security concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create RACF IDs for DHS Mainframe users and manage user access across mainframe, Unix/Linux, and Windows environments.
• Provision, reset passwords, and troubleshoot issues for multiple DHS systems and applications.
• Conduct periodic user recertification and identify/inactivate unused accounts on a quarterly to quarterly basis.
• Enforce security policies and assist with state and federal audits; develop ad-hoc reports from application data.

Job description

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Short Description

Under direct supervision, provides management information system user support on a continuing basis, either by phone or site visit. Troubleshoots end-user problems. May train end users on software applications.

Complete Description

• Must be local to Metro Atlanta
• Hybrid role

Job Description (General Summary)

The Systems Support Technician will report to the Ga-Gateway and RACF (Resource Access Control Facility) Security Manager. Responsibilities of this position include provisioning, managing, and troubleshooting user access for the systems, applications, and databases controlled by the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of Information Technology (OIT) as part of the DHS OIT Security team. These responsibilities extend across multiple platforms, including the Agencys mainframe applications & data using RACF and other mainframe tools, plus critical applications hosted on Unix/Linux and Microsoft Windows operating environments across multiple State of Georgia agencies, including DFCS, DCSS, and DPH. Troubleshooting includes root-cause analysis, corrective action, and user help-desk support. May install and maintain personal computer hardware and software.

Role and Responsibilities

• Create RACF IDs for all DHS Mainframe users.
• Provision, reset passwords, and troubleshoot issues for multiple key systems for the State of Georgia agencies.
• Conduct periodic (normally quarterly) re-certification of all users, including Ga-Gateway, Uniform Accounting System (UAS), Support Tracking Accountability and Recovery System ($TARS), Electronic Payment Processing Information Control (EPPIC), Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), and Energy Assistance System (EAS).
• Periodically (normally 60 or 90 days) identify and remove inactive users.
• Enforces and communicates to system users the security policies and guidelines necessary to meet state and federal requirements for system access.
• Assist with the state and federal audit processes.
• Create and run queries to produce ad-hoc reports from application data as needed.

Core Competencies

1. Ability to work effectively with a diverse project team in a highly visible, fast paced and changing project environment with aggressive timelines.
2. Ability to work effectively with personnel at multiple levels of the organization.
3. Ability to work effectively as a dedicated team member; ability to effectively and accurately communicate. with other team members.
4. Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.