Information Technology Generalist Administrator 2

State of Pennsylvania

• $89K — $136K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • One year as an Information Technology Generalist Administrator 1 or similar role.
  • Six years of IT experience with three years in technical roles.
  • Four years of IT experience with an associate's degree in a related field.
  • Two years of IT experience with a bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain secure file transfer systems across agencies.
  • Troubleshoot connectivity issues and coordinate solutions with network teams.
  • Ensure compliance with security standards and federal guidelines.
  • Support planning, testing, and deployment activities in system development.
  • Maintain documentation for hosting, firewall settings, and policy changes.
  • Participate in meetings to guide secure file transfer operations.

Benefits

  • Multiple health plans including vision and dental coverage.
  • Competitive wages with retirement and investment options.
  • Generous paid leave including vacation, sick leave, and parental leave.
  • Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities.
  • Opportunities for professional development and internal mobility.
Full Job Description
Salary: $89,996.00 - $136,842.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Executive Offices
Division: EX OA EBR ITDC Sltns Mgmt Crs
Opening Date: 10/02/2026
Closing Date: 10/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 01545
Position Number: 00043769
Union: Non-Union
Bargaining Unit: A3
Pay Group: ST10
Bureau / Division Code: 00812350
Worksite Address: 393 Walnut Street
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17128
Contact Name: Abbie Moist
Contact Email: [email protected]
Bureau / Division: Employment Banking and Revenue IT Delivery Center Solutions Management- Cross Application Integration Division

THE POSITION

The Information Technology Generalist Administrator 2 role in the Employment Banking and Revenue IT Delivery Center offers an exciting opportunity to support secure file transfer operations across multiple agencies. This position plays a key part in keeping essential data moving safely and efficiently. You will help modernize important systems and strengthen technology services used every day across the Commonwealth. Join a team that values problem solving and strong technical skills.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides senior level support for secure file transfer systems used across several state agencies, ensuring smooth, safe, and compliant data movement. The role includes technical guidance, system maintenance, and collaboration with partners to keep key operations running. As an Information Technology Generalist Administrator 2, you will perform the following duties:

  • Platform Administration: Manage and maintain file transfer systems to support reliable data movement across agencies
  • System Support: Troubleshoot connectivity issues and coordinate solutions with network teams and vendors
  • Security Compliance: Review requirements to ensure alignment with security standards and federal guidelines
  • Lifecycle Management: Support planning, testing, and deployment activities throughout the system development process
  • Documentation Oversight: Maintain up-to-date records for hosting, firewall settings, and policy changes
  • Operational Coordination: Participate in meetings and work with partners to guide secure file transfer operations

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. Work may be required after hours or weekends if issues arise.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office Wednesday and Thursday each week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
  • One year as an Information Technology Generalist Administrator 1, Senior Applications Developer, Database Administrator 1, Data Administrator 1, Information Security Specialist 2, or Network Administrator 1; or
  • Six years of information technology experience that includes three years of technical information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, network operation or network maintenance, web site development or web site design, database maintenance or database development, data analysis and data model development, administration of information technology security programs, or other information technology support/administration services; or
  • Four years of information technology experience that includes three years of technical information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, network operation or network maintenance, web site development or web site design, database maintenance or database development, data analysis and data model development, administration of information technology security programs, or other information technology support/administration services, and an associate's degree in any information technology field; or
  • Two years of technical information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, network operation or network maintenance, web site development or web site design, database maintenance or database development, data analysis and data model development, administration of information technology security programs, or other information technology support/administration services, and a bachelor's degree in any information technology field; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:
  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:
  • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
  • All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:
  • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

  • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
  • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
  • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
  • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
    • your score may be lower than deserved.
    • you may be disqualified.
  • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
  • Your results will be provided via email.

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We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

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We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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*Eligibility rules apply.
01

Have you been employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a(n) Information Technology Generalist Administrator 1, Senior Applications Developer, Database Administrator 1, Data Administrator 1, Information Security Specialist 2, or Network Administrator 1 for one or more years full-time?
  • Yes
  • No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03

How many years of full-time technical information technology experience in applications development or applications maintenance, network operation or network maintenance, web site development or web site design, database maintenance or database development, data analysis and data model development, administration of information technology security programs, or other information technology support/administration services do you possess?
  • 2 or more years
  • 1 to less than 2 years
  • Less than 1 year
  • No experience

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05

Do you possess graduate education in an Information Technology field? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
  • A conferred master's degree
  • 30 credits or more
  • 15 credits but less than 30 credits
  • Some graduate coursework
  • No coursework

06

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the suppleme

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