Systems Administration Specialist I- 395

Systems Administration Specialist I

Location : 25 Hinds County, MS

Salary : $50,798.15 $86,674.33 annually

Agency : State of Mississippi Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration MMRS

The Mississippi Management and Reporting System (MMRS) is a division within the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). MMRS is tasked with developing, enhancing, maintaining, and supporting a suite of statewide applications that serve as a central repository for accurate, timely, and relevant management information. These applications support critical functions across accounting, purchasing, human resources, and more, forming the backbone of Mississippis Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

The Systems Administrator Specialist I plays a vital role in ensuring the stability, performance, and security of the states IT infrastructure. This position is responsible for executing and monitoring critical IT processes during on and off?hours to maintain uninterrupted system operations. The incumbent proactively identifies and resolves technical issues, documents system activities for compliance and continuity, and collaborates with cross?functional teams and vendors to sustain reliable, secure, and efficient IT services. This role is instrumental in maintaining mission?critical systems such as MAGIC and SPAHRS, which support core business operations including payroll and financial functions. The position also contributes to the agencys ongoing modernization efforts, including support for cloud operations within the Azure environment.

Key Functional Responsibilities

• Monitor and execute production job streams across complex enterprise systems to ensure stability and performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application and system errors independently, escalating issues as needed.
• Identify system performance anomalies and initiate corrective actions in real time.
• Support infrastructure, database, and network operations during off?hours, ensuring business continuity.
• Collaborate with internal technical teams, management, and external vendors to resolve incidents and perform maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of incidents, resolutions, and system performance metrics to ensure compliance and operational transparency.
• Execute system backups, updates, and scheduled maintenance tasks according to established protocols.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Support the agencys transition to cloud?based services and assist with Azure operations and monitoring.

What You'll Need to Be Successful

Preferred Qualifications

Address 210 East Capitol Street

Suite 800

Jackson, Mississippi, 39201

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