LOTTERY - Systems Administrator (Systems Administrator V)

LOTTERY - Systems Administrator (Systems Administrator V) (00048452) 

Organization

: TEXAS LOTTERY COMMISSION 

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin 

Work Locations

: TLC AUSTIN HEADQUARTERS 1801 Congress Ave  Austin 78701 

  

Job

: Computer and Mathematical 

Employee Status

: Regular 

Schedule

: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time State Job Code: 0314  Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 25  

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 5,797.67 - 9,508.25 (Monthly) 

Number of Openings

: 1 

Overtime Status

: Exempt 

Job Posting

: Feb 27, 2025, 9:08:02 PM 

Closing Date

: Ongoing 

Description

 

About the Texas Lottery Commission

Our Mission Statement: The Texas Lottery is committed to generating revenue for the State of Texas through the responsible management and sale of entertaining lottery products. The Texas Lottery will incorporate the highest standard of security, integrity, and responsible gaming principles, set and achieve challenging goals, provide quality customer service and utilize a team approach. 

Texas Lottery Commission is a great place to work!

Our headquarters is located on the new Texas Capital Mall in the George H.W. Bush Building directly across from the Bob Bullock Museum and across from the University of Texas. We have multiple field offices across the state. We provide free parking for all our employees. 

We offer competitive compensation, including merit increases for outstanding performance; longevity payments after two years; opportunities for hybrid work from home for qualifying positions; generous paid leave; health insurance; dental and vision insurance; numerous state and federal holidays; tuition assistance; state employee discounts; 401(k) and 457 and a cash balance pension for employees entering state service after September 1, 2022.  

 

Job Summary:  

Performs advanced (senior-level) systems administration work. Work involves the design, management, reliable operation, and upkeep of the agency’s Information Technology infrastructure.  Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.  This position reports to the Operations Manager.

 

Qualifications

 

·        Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university or Graduation from a two-year Technical College with major coursework in systems administration is required. (Experience in systems administration, in excess of the required three years, may be substituted for college on a year-for-year basis.)

·        Three years systems administration experience is required.

·        Three years experience deploying, configuring, and supporting Microsoft Server technologies (Windows Server 2016 or more recent) is required.

·        Three years experience designing, configuring, and administering Active Directory Services is required.

·        Three years experience configuring and administering Group Policy is required.

·        Three years experience with data backup software, design and administration is required.

·        Three years experience with server virtualization infrastructure VMware vSphere version 7 or higher (design, administration, networking, and storage) is required.

·        Two years experience with Microsoft365 administration is required.

·        Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays and travel up to 10% for work-related purposes as required.

·        Three years experience with WAN and Ethernet LAN management (routing and switching) is preferred.

·        Two years experience configuring and supporting Domain Name Services is preferred.

·        Two years experience configuring and supporting DHCP configuration is preferred.

·        Two years experience with virtual meetings applications (Teams, Zoom, Webex) is preferred.

·        Two years experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is preferred.

·        Two years experience with Microsoft Azure is preferred.

·        Two years experience with Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 or 2019 is preferred.

·        Two years experience with Linux server administration is preferred.

·        Two years experience with network firewall and/or network security appliance administration is preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·        Knowledge of systems administration; computer hardware and software configuration and troubleshooting; operating systems and applications; computer programming and architecture of scripting languages; and Internet security administration.

·        Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; coordinating solutions to problems; developing or revising system configurations; scheduling, testing, installing, and implementing system software; and troubleshooting computer systems.

·        Ability to recognize, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues; to use network management, administration, and other system administration tools; and to analyze systems and procedures.

·        Ability to write and revise standard procedures.

·        Ability to coordinate the work of others.

·        Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

·        Ability to interpret and comply with the State Lottery Act, Lottery Rules, Bingo Enabling Act, Bingo Rules and Regulations. 

Physical and Mental Requirements:

·        Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time.

·        Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and manipulate equipment up to 25 pounds. 

Essential Job Functions:

·        Oversees and/or maintains the architecture and functionality of the systems environment, the implementation of technology solutions, the development of server upgrade plans and procedures, and the installation of operating systems.

·        Oversees and provides guidance in troubleshooting and solving complex problems related to system software and hardware incident and problem calls, and in the processing of service requests and tasks.

·        Oversees and/or defines and manages the roles and access privileges of individual users and devices to a variety of applications to prevent unauthorized access.

·        Oversees and/or develops operating procedures and documentation for technical support, troubleshooting, maintenance, and innovative systems administration techniques.

·        Oversees and/or trains staff prior to the implementation of systems and provides advice and guidance during the implementation process.

·        Oversees multiple projects occasionally, and/or some of the most complex systems administration projects.

·        Recommends to management systems technology solutions and enterprise-related hardware and software standards.

·        Assists with budget recommendations for operating systems, including the supporting hardware and software.

·        Assists in analyzing, defining, and documenting agency disaster recovery responsibilities and procedures.

·        Maintains and manages agency server infrastructure (Physical and Virtual).

·        Maintains and manages data backups.

·        Assists in information systems security administration.

·        May coordinate or assign the work of others.

·        Performs related work as assigned. 

The Texas Lottery Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be completed online through CAPPS Recruit by 11:59 p.m. on the posting's closing date. When a job opening is posted Open Until Filled, it is best to apply as quickly as possible, as the posting may close or be placed on hold at any time with or without prior notification. 

All applicants must submit a thoroughly completed on-line application through CAPPS Recruit, answering all applicable questions, whether starred with an asterisk or not.  Applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed.  If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.   

Instructions for completing the on-line State of Texas Application for Employment can be found here:

https://www.texaslottery.com/export/sites/lottery/About_Us/Employment_Opportunities/how_to_apply.html 

Please be aware that additional information or documents will not be accepted for purposes of determining eligibility after the closing date. 

Applications will NOT be accepted via mail, hand delivery, fax or email.

 

Qualified applicants selected for interviews will be contacted by the agency. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

 

All candidates recommended for a position will be subject to an extensive criminal background investigation, including fingerprinting. The State Lottery Act contains provisions that set out causes for rejection if applicable. All positions are employment at will. 

Inquiries regarding the status of an application will be answered as time and agency resources allow.   

RELATED MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES

Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a MOS or additional duties or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are encouraged to apply. 

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at:

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InformationTechnology.pdf

 

SELECTIVE SERVICE REGISTRATION

In accordance with legislation effective September 1, 1999, male candidates aged 18 to 25 are required to show proof of selective service registration (or exemption) prior to an offer of employment. Such proof is not required to be filed with an application but must be provided upon request by the Human Resources office.

 

E-VERIFY

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

 

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