System Administrator Senior

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Funding Arizona’s future through excellence in innovation, exceptional customer service and public servant-led continuous improvement. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR SENIOR Job Location: Information Technology Division 1600 W Monroe St. Phoenix, AZ 85007 Posting Details: Salary: $55,000 Grade: 19 Closing Date: 4/26/2026 Job Summary: This position is responsible for diagnosing and resolving complex software and hardware incidents, including operating systems and a wide range of software applications. Will conduct daily traffic analysis, identifies and characterizes incidents, generates incident reports and investigates suspicious network activity. The role will also take ownership of issues by carrying out problem analysis to implement temporary or permanent fixes with the aim of restoring service to the customer as soon as possible and escalating incidents to other support teams where necessary. This position will accurately record, update, and document requests using IT service desk systems, install new IT equipment, troubleshoot and repair both software and hardware. Job Duties: Under Limited Supervision, provides complex analytical, technical, and administrative work in the planning, design, and installation of new and existing personal computer systems and LANS Troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software problems, install and configure new IT equipment. Provides training and assistance daily to Tier. 1 technicians, under the guidance of the Desktop Manager. As a Tier 2 member with advanced levels of experience. acts as a technical subject matter expert in support of desktop systems. Work with CSC ticketing system software to prioritize and manage support calls. Maintains a high level of communication with customers in respect to scheduling hardware and software installations and support calls. Participates in hardware and software upgrades and deployments conducted during and outside of normal business hours. Installs and configures approved PC based software packages for clients. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge Considerable working knowledge of various infrastructure technologies and in-house developed applications utilized in the enterprise Skill Strong customer service skills Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills Demonstrated ability to balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams and across Organizations Demonstrated ability to synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships inside and outside the organization Ability Advanced troubleshooting skill Demonstrated ability to develop and write technical documents Demonstrated ability to evaluate and test emerging technologies Demonstrated ability to install and repair PC hardware and software Demonstrated ability to perform advanced design, maintenance and repair of servers Selective Preference(s): Any combination that meets the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university such as Bachelor's Degree (e.g., B.A.), training, coursework, and work experience relevant to the assignment Bachelor' s degree plus 5 or more years of experience in systems administration (or equivalent experience) Pre-Employment Requirements: The final candidate will be required to abide by the the following pre-employment checks: Employment Verification and Reference Checks State and Federal Criminal Background Check, including fingerprinting Arizona Tax Filing Records Check If applicable, ASEDRA Authorized Driver Identification Check If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. Benefits: The State of Arizona provides a world class comprehensive benefits package including: Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans 10 paid holidays per year Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program). Deferred compensation plan Wellness plans Tuition Reimbursement Stipend Opportunities Infant at Work Program Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page Retirement: State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Top ranked Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) provides 100% employer matched contributions (enrollment eligibility will be effective after 27 weeks of State employment). ASRS provides a lifelong benefit based on years of service earned, or worked, and your ending salary. Learn more about ASRS at: . Contact Us: If you have any questions, need assistance, or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the ADOR Talent Team at [email protected]. *The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.