About this opportunity
Maricopa County lists this Systems Administrator Senior opportunity in phoenix, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Posting Date
09/25/26 Application Deadline
10/08/26 Pay Range
$82,000 - $132,500 annually
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type
Unclassified Department
Clerk of the Superior Court About the Position
The Systems Administrator Senior performs application support at tier two and three levels both independently and with assistance from other information technology professionals of systems including web servers, file/print services, and Active Directory in addition to the storage utilized by these systems. Work with and maintain Active Directory accounts, security groups, group policies, server based shared directories and user permissions. Provide on-call support based on a rotation and apply necessary patches during the established patch window that occurs once a month on a weekend. Installs, configures, monitors, troubleshoots and maintains server class software and hardware including file servers and load balanced applications. With limited supervision, installs, configures and supports various line-of-business applications. Interfaces with appropriate individuals to coordinate installations and maintenance of client server applications. Maintains backup system and ensures backups are successfully completed, periodically tested, and are in compliance with best practices. As needed, restore files, directories, objects, complete servers, etc. from backups. Works with outside contracted vendors for additional hardware and software support. Works with Network Engineers to ensure server room resources connect to Enterprise network. Makes critical decisions involving the use of limited resources in an effort to repair and restore services during system interruptions and outages. Troubleshoot and resolve issues and participate in a 24 x 7 on-call rotation as required.
About Us
Join a team on a mission to provide fair and equitable access to justice.Our department is looking for people who strive to provide excellent customer service, collaborate in a team atmosphere, and serve the community, by actively learning through experiences using both successes and failures as opportunities to learn and grow.Every team member plays a vital role inproviding services for the justice system, the legal community, and the general public.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 11.98% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
Five years of experience administering, configuring, managing, installing, and troubleshooting VMware, PowerShell, AWS, Azure, Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 operating systems, IIS Web Applications, Active Directory, and SAN (Storage Area Network) systems
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, closely related field, or a technology related discipline
A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
We Also Value
Ten years' experience in administering, configuring, managing, installing, and troubleshooting Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 operating systems, IIS Web Applications, Active Directory, and SAN (Storage Area Network) systems
Certifications in: Microsoft Server Operating Systems, VMware, AWS, Azure
Experience working with VMware, PowerShell, AWS, and Azure
Experience with managing firewalls and troubleshooting network switches
Job Contributions
Installs, operates, maintains and administers Windows Server /2016/2019/2022 operating systems and associated roles and features
Installs, operates, maintains and administers data center hardware including Dell PowerEdge Servers, Dell PowerStore, EMC NetWorker, and Coheisty backup systems
Administers AWS and Azure hosted data center environments including backup and DR services
Administers Microsoft IIS, including managing IIS Web applications and associated components
Configures IIS Web Server security, including Authentication, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), and URL Authentication Rules
Performs expedited root cause analysis and escalating the issue to the appropriate teams when necessary
Administers VMware virtual data center environment including backup and DR services
Collaborates with vendors and internal technical teams to resolve issues
Monitors network resources, usage, and performance. Monitor assigned systems and applications to maintain performance
Takes proactive steps to improve performance when necessary
Escalates issues to management
Creates and documents policies and procedures, installation instructions, configuration guides, and other relevant documentation as needed to help maintain a knowledge base for the team
Participates in technical on-call services and off hours work when required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
Mostly office setting in high volume, fast-paced environment
Requires long periods of sitting while completing computer activities
Ability to lift boxes up to 25 pounds and carry, push or pull up a distance of 100 feet
Job requires the ability to handle interruptions, time pressures, frequently changing tasks, high volume of work, and unscheduled tasks
Job requires the ability to work in a team environment, isolation, public contact and/or close physical proximity with others
Job requires the being thorough in completing work tasks and giving attention to detail; honest and ethical; reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations
May require travel to and from job related locations during the course of a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County vehicles and/or private vehicles use on County business
Selection Procedure
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact to initiate the interactive process.
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