Operating Systems Software Programmer I | State of North Carolina

Job title: Operating Systems Software Programmer I

Company: State of North Carolina

Job description: Description of WorkAre you ready to take the next step in your career?We currently have an opening for an Operating Systems Software Programmer IThe Department of Information Technology (DIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that DIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. The NCID Service is a unified digital identitymanagement and authorization system for the State’s eBusiness. The service provides authentication, authorization, administration, and auditing functions.As a member of the Identity management (ldM) team, the Operating Systems Software Programmer is responsible for operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the Linux based infrastructure components of the NCID Service.
Duties include, but are not limited, to:

• Provide infrastructure support and maintenance, including application patching, vulnerability management, load testing, and the functional testing of system components
• Assist customer with infrastructure related issues and enterprise directory support
• Proactive monitoring, performance management, and capacity planning for serviceresources
• Ensure coordination with peer organizations and vendors that support the infrastructure
• Assist with IdM assimilation of customer application by resolving integration issues
• Provide tactical recommendations ensuring the 24×7 highly available environments arestable and accessible.

About the OrganizationThe serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT’s is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet.As NCDIT’s services reach North Carolina residents from all backgrounds, we believe that a diverse workforce is our most valuable asset to recognize, understand and meet the IT needs of our constituents across the state. Our agency culture intentionally values diversity, equity and inclusion through the implementation of thoughtful, practical, innovative and data-driven strategies. We are an state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace ( ). NCDIT supports recent executive orders to address pay equity for women ( ), establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care ( ), and implement fair chance policies ( ). NCDIT also has designed to help past and current military personnel and their spouses find rewarding careers with us. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.
If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesThe Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: and . (Note: These links refer to Dept. of Public Safety process; this process is the same for Dept. of Information Technology.)To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:Experience with Identity and Access Management and/or security best practices to be able to evaluate products and procedures for an efficient service offeringProficient in diagnosing and resolving operational issues in a methodical and expeditious mannerDemonstrated ability to write documentation and customer instructions and to verbally communicate those instructions
The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• Experience with LDAP and Meta directories
• Experience with Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML)
• Basic knowledge of Web Services JavaScript, .NET, Perl, HTML, Shell Scripting
• Basic project management skills

Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsSome state job postings say you can qualify by an ‘equivalent combination of education and experience.’ If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the for details.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an IT related field or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive experience in systems software programming
OR
Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive experience in systems software programming; or an equivalent combination of education and experienceSupplemental and Contact InformationThe is an who embraces an philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.NCDIT uses the to fill posted positions. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

• The Department of Information Technology will not accept “See Resume” or inserted text resumes in lieu of all work experience and education completed on the application.

• Employment at NCDIT is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
• Applicants seeking

must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application. * Applicants seeking
must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

• Applicants applying for positions that require specific coursework, must upload and attach a copy of the transcript with their application.
• Applicants with relevant professional certifications to the posted job must attach proof of active certification along with the information in the “Certificates and Licenses” section.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification:

REMOTE WORK:We trust our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles, thus NCDIT offers robust and variable work schedule flexibility. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Some highlights include:

• The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody’s Investor’s Service
• Twelve (12) holidays/year
• Fourteen (14) vacation days/year which increase as length of service increases and accumulate year-to-year
• Twelve (12) sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely
• Longevity pay lump sum payout yearly based on length of service
• 401K, 457, and 403(b) plans

Learn more about employee perks/benefits:To apply for this position, please click the “Apply” link above (on the Government Jobs website) or visit to complete an on-line application.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact:NCDIT Human ResourcesYori Lucienyori.lucien@nc.govFor technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

Expected salary: $75814 – 113721 per year

Location: Wake County, NC

Job date: Sun, 17 Nov 2024 05:42:24 GMT

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