IT Technical Specialist 1

State of Louisiana

$57K — $103K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum six years of experience in information technology or equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • Bachelor's degree may substitute for work experience based on specific guidelines.
  • Master's degree with three years experience can also fulfill the qualifications.
  • Certification in relevant areas may waive some educational or experience requirements upon hire.
  • Experience with server administration and cloud technologies is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement LASERS' hybrid cloud environment, including on-premises and cloud services.
  • Manage and secure server and storage infrastructure effectively.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot server, SAN, telephony, and switch performance.
  • Enhance the existing IT environment through regular updates and improvements.
  • Ensure continuous operation of critical systems and services.

Benefits

  • Probational appointments require a minimum of eighteen months of service.
  • Eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour.
  • Standard work schedule allows flexible start times between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM.
  • No Civil Service test score is needed for application.
Full Job Description
Salary : $4,770.00 - $8,589.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number:
Department: LA State Employees' Retirement System
Opening Date: 09/22/2026
Closing Date: 9/29/2026 11:59 PM Central

Minimum Qualifications
Six years of experience in information technology; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in information technology; OR

An associate's degree in information technology plus four years of experience in information technology; OR

A bachelor's degree plus four years of experience in information technology; OR

A bachelor's degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus three years of experience in information technology; OR

A master's degree plus three years of experience in information technology.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

NOTE:
A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.

Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:
  • Serves as a server administrator and technical specialist responsible for the design, implementation, security, and continuous operation of LASERS' hybrid cloud environment, spanning on-premises server and storage infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft 365 cloud services.
  • A typical week would involve server, SAN, telephony, and switch implementation, monitoring, enhancement, and troubleshooting, as well as updates to the environment.


Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational.
Work Schedule: 8 hours daily, Monday - Friday, choosing a schedule with a start time between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM.
Compensation: This position is eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour.

LASERS requires all new hires to serve a minimum of eighteen (18) months, not to exceed twenty-four (24) months, in probational status, including permanent state employees.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:Andrea H. Rogers
P.O. Box 44213
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4213

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