Information Technologist 2

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The Ohio Department of Taxationis responsible for the administration of individual and business taxes across the state. Guided by our Mission Statement we are ONE TEAM providing education innovation outreach and exceptional service to our customers through courtesy accuracy and responsiveness in each is committed to building a strong and skilled workforce. We invest in the development of each employee through comprehensive training a competitive total compensation package that includes benefits (medical dental and vision insurance) tuition reimbursement health and wellness programs work-life balance initiatives and opportunities for career advancement.

The Ohio Department of Taxation is seeking to fill one (1) Information Technologist 2 position in the Information Services Division.

What Youll do as an Information Technologist 2:

• Manage full user access lifecycle including provisioning updates and deprovisioning.

• Administer and support Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and ensure compliance with security policies.
• Maintain user and application access in Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM) including privileged access and reviews.
• Support security compliance through scans vulnerability remediation and audit evidence preparation.
• Execute core Identity and Access Management (IAM) functions to maintain secure standardized and policy-aligned authorization controls.
• Assist with metadata validation data loading application maintenance and testing.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Support system enhancements through script updates and operational improvements.
• Write and execute unit and system test scripts and verify results.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and customer service support.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to urgent system or service requests.
• Stay current on technological trends security practices and agency procedures.

• Primary Technology: Microsoft Active Directory

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with identity lifecycle management Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Microsoft Active Directory and Microsoft Identity Manager (MIM).

• Knowledge of compliance processes security scanning vulnerability remediation and audit support.
• Familiarity with PowerShell or similar automation tools.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and communication skills.

• Ability to maintain document documentation and work independently or collaboratively.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability for the application or interview process please contact ADA Coordinator J.D. Hawkins by phone: or by email to: .

A full Position Description will be provided during the interview process.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Section 2961 of the Ohio Revised Code prohibits individuals convicted of a felony including but not limited to fraud deceit or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency. Additionally section 5703.081 of the Ohio Revised Code requires the Ohio Department of Taxation employees to promptly file and pay tax returns.

Creating a seamless and user-centric experience for all Ohio Taxpayers

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

18 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: computers and/or telecommunications software/hardware applications support products projects or databases for small scale systems or programs or pieces of larger systems or programs including 12 mos. combined work experience as specified by the agency position description & job posting.

-Or completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems; 12 mos. combined work experience as specified by the agency position description & job posting.

-Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect the required technical experience. Only those applicants possessing the required technical experience listed in the position description are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The job posting should also only list the required technical experience commensurate with the position in question.

Technical Skills: Information Technology

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail Adaptability Teamwork