Job Description

The Office of the Governor, Division of Administrative Services is looking for a Network System Specialist to join our team in Juneau!

The Office of the Governor (GOV) Information Technology team is a cross-trained team of six consisting of three junior positions, two senior positions, and the IT Manager. This Microcomputer/Network Spec position is one of the team’s senior-level technical roles and supports the Office of the Governor, Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Office of Management and Budget, Division of Elections, and the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights. The GOV IT team is responsible for administering, maintaining, troubleshooting, and securing the department’s technology environment, including infrastructure, endpoints, servers, enterprise services, and network-connected devices.

The benefits of joining our team:

Our office offers a dynamic, team-oriented atmosphere dedicated to providing high-quality customer and professional services to the State of Alaska, department staff, and the public. This position offers Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), the Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS), health insurance, twelve paid holidays annually, and accrued paid leave.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is located in the Court Plaza Building in beautiful downtown Juneau, with convenient access to local restaurants and nearby trails - perfect for a walk during your lunch break.

Required technical skills:

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across desktop, server, infrastructure, and enterprise cloud services
• Administration and support of Windows workstation and server operating systems
• Administration of core infrastructure services such as Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP
• Knowledge of identity and access management principles, including account lifecycle management and privilege control
• Knowledge of endpoint security, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and secure system configuration
• Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, networking, and systems integration issues
• Ability to maintain clear, useful documentation and share knowledge effectively with teammates and external partners, including other state agencies, vendors, and contractors
• Ability to handle confidential information and work involving sensitive or high-visibility matters with discretion
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and support multiple projects simultaneously

Desired technical skills:

• Microsoft 365, Azure, or other enterprise cloud platforms
• Power Platform, Dataverse, or similar low-code business application platforms
• PowerShell or other scripting and automation tools
• Virtualization platforms, enterprise storage, or server hardware lifecycle management
• Systems monitoring, alerting, and operational reporting tools
• Backup, recovery, and continuity processes in production environments
• System migrations, upgrades, or service transitions
• Coordination with vendors, contractors, and partner organizations in a complex operational environment Microsoft 365, Azure, or other enterprise cloud platforms
• Power Platform, Dataverse, or similar low-code business application platforms
• PowerShell or other scripting and automation tools
• Virtualization platforms, enterprise storage, or server hardware lifecycle management
• Systems monitoring, alerting, and operational reporting tools
• Backup, recovery, and continuity processes in production environments
• System migrations, upgrades, or service transitions
• Coordination with vendors, contractors, and partner organizations in a complex operational environment

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and progressively responsible professional experience in systems administration, infrastructure support, or related information technology operations that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position. This is typically gained through training in computer science, information technology, system administration, or a similar field, together with professional experience supporting enterprise systems, infrastructure services, and end-user computing environments.

Additional Required Information

Cover Letter
A cover letter is required for this position.The cover letter must describe how you possess the core competencies required for this position as they pertain to the bulleted points in the job description above. Please give specific examples to demonstrate your experience, and describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. The cover letter must be in standard business format.



Additional Required Information


Three (3) professional references with current contact information


A driver’s license is required.


All offers of employment at the Office of the Governor are contingent upon results of a background check.



EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.

Contact Information

George Midvag

IT Manager

Office of Governor Mike Dunleavy

george.midvag@alaska.gov

Tel: 907.269.7482

Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.


For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)



Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

Optional Insurance Benefits

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

See for additional information

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Twelve (12) paid holidays a year

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours

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