Title:  IT Systems Administrator IV

Application Deadline Date:  12/28/2025
Req ID:  53971
Department:  Digital Services Agency
Location: 

Montpelier, VT, US

Position Type:  Permanent
Schedule Type:  Full Time
Minimum Salary:  $37.06
Maximum Salary:  $58.45

Overview

The OnBase Platform Administrator is responsible for the operational support, administration, and continued evolution of the State of Vermont’s OnBase platform. This position supports multiple agencies. The incumbent will serve as both an OnBase System Administrator and Windows Systems Administrator, ensuring platform stability, security, and usability.

 

The role collaborates with business units, application vendors, developers, and end users to maintain the environment, resolve incidents, enable new functionality, and support enterprise digital workflow and document management solutions.

We are looking for the following skills:

  • Experience supporting enterprise applications, preferably document management or workflow platforms.
  • Experience providing customer support and ticket resolution.
  • Experience with Windows server systems administration.
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure IaaS


Certification Requirements

  • OnBase System Administrator Certification must be achieved within the first six (6) months of employment.
  • Certification must be maintained on a bi-annual basis (every 2 years).
  • Continued employment is contingent on maintaining certification.


This position is Hybrid. The incumbent must be in the Montpelier, Vermont office at least three (3) days per week.  OnBase System Administrator Certification must be achieved within 6 months of hire.

Essential Job Duties

  • OnBase Platform Administration
  • Maintain the OnBase platform for multiple agencies.
  • Service customer requests and support tickets, including:
  • User management and access control
  • Security permissions and role assignments
  • Configuration of new functionality
  • Troubleshooting end-user platform issues
  • Develop and maintain scan and indexing formats.
  • Monitor platform health, storage, workflow queues, and performance.
  • Install and configure OnBase modules as required.
  • Perform upgrades, patches, and deployments to maintain platform currency.
  • Work with application vendors (Hyland/OnBase and other associated vendors) to resolve technical issues.
  • Participate in OnBase governance meetings, roadmap discussions, and strategy development.
  • Develop and maintain documentation, including:
  • Environment diagrams
  • Configuration and deployment notes
  • Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Change records


Windows Systems Administration

  • Maintain a standard workload of servers
  • Perform systems administration tasks in accordance with established standards.
  • Maintain responsible stewardship of assigned servers, including:
  • Patching
  • Monitoring
  • Performance tuning
  • Build professional relationships with business owners of assigned systems.
  • Perform upgrades/rebuilds as required or requested by application owners.
  • Analyze and mitigate security findings on a recurring basis (monthly at minimum).
  • Service tickets in the IT ticking system, including cross-functional work outside assigned systems if needed.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation if requested.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

General Job Responsibilities

  • Perform job duties in a professional, courteous manner.
  • Demonstrate active listening and effective customer support.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats.
  • Maintain accurate records in ITSM tools.
  • Follow change management and IT governance processes.

IT Systems Administrator IV - OnBase Platform

  • Recognized subject-matter expert in OnBase platform services.
  • Leads platform architecture decisions and strategic roadmap planning.
  • Designs and implements complex workflows, integrations, and automation.
  • Provides technical leadership to the team.
  • Mentors junior staff and supports skill development.
  • Coordinates directly with Hyland/OnBase and related vendors.
  • Defines standards and best practices for:
  • Configuration
  • Deployment
  • Monitoring
  • Security controls
  • Serves as escalation point for major incidents and high-impact changes.

Who May Apply

This position, IT Systems Administrator IV (Job Requisition #53971), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

 

Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition. 

 

Level II: 53941

Level III: 53970

Level IV: 53971
 


If you would like more information about this position, please contact Kevin.Pecor@vermont.gov

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.


Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a computer environment involving considerable interaction with other IT staff and department/agency staff. Overtime is often necessary to minimize impact to the enterprise due to IT Systems upgrades and/or outages as well as meeting IT System goals and deadlines. Some travel may be involved, for which private means of transportation may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science AND three (3) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.

 

OR

 

Associate's degree in computer science or college-level coursework that includes 15 computer science credits AND five (5) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.

 

OR

 

Eight (8) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.

Preferred Qualifications

•    Previous OnBase administration experience.

 

Experience with:

  • Customer Relationship Management, Business Automation, and Workflow configuration
  • Application server / SQL server administration
  • Windows Server management
  • SSL certificates, DNS, networking fundamentals, OSI model
  • Microsoft Azure IaaS or AWS

 

Experience in government or regulated environments.

Special Requirements

OnBase System Administrator Certification must be achieved within 6 months of hire.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

  • 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
  • Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
  • State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
  • Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
  • Low cost group life insurance
  • Incentive-based Wellness Program
  • Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.


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