The IS Application Systems Administrator II is responsible for implementing and maintaining corporate applications, as well as influencing and recommending the selection of effective application solutions in support of business strategies. This role is essential in executing and maturing the company applications system support model. This position spends substantial time evaluating, architecting, implementing, and administering IS policies and systems (plan, design, install, and maintain). Remote (must reside in Oregon, Washington, Utah, Idaho, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Montana, or Wisconsin.Responsibilities:
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/process design.
Participate in the maintenance of the enterprise application portfolio and inventory.
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 application documentation, including current design and operation.
Monitor and ensure the quality of data transmissions.
Actively configure user account access to applications as needed.
Participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.
Propose requirements and standards for application selection and deployment.
Participate in the ongoing review of existing application 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 initiatives.
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.
Requirements:
Minimum 3 years’ experience delivering application systems solutions and related services required. Experience should include some or all of the following:
Enterprise applications installation, administration and upgrade
Enterprise applications infrastructure design, including performance management and cost metrics
Scripting and automation
Cloud and “as a Service” offerings
Microsoft operating systems and core services
ITIL concepts and practices
Concepts of Managed Care
Project management practices
Systems integration and data flow
Preferably:
Workday Administration experience
Workday Application SME experience
Understanding of Database Administration
MS Based Infrastructure experience
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 position
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