SYSTEMS/LAN ADMINISTRATOR

State of Arizona; Stafford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A state government agency is seeking a Systems/LAN Administrator to support IT infrastructure. This role involves responding to customer needs, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining compliance with technology standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in IT or related fields and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Candidates should possess strong customer service skills and various IT certifications. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and participation in the state retirement plan.

Benefits

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Optional short-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience in IT.
• Knowledge of infrastructure technologies.
• Ability to balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer needs and analyze problems.
• Coordinate resolution of trouble calls with IT entities.
• Install, configure, and repair hardware and software.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Linear troubleshooting skills

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field

Tools

Microsoft certifications

CompTIA certifications

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

SYSTEMS/LAN ADMINISTRATOR

Job Location: OMS-PC LAN SOUTH 2082 E US Hwy 70, Safford, AZ 85546.

Posting Details: Salary: $61,500 - $71,500 Anticipated Salary: $66,500.00 Grade: 23 Closing Date: 12/15/2025

Job Summary

Responds promptly to customer needs submitted by the service desk, customer, and/or outside stakeholder. Analyzing problems, developing solutions, and implementing them effectively. Takes a customer‑centric approach to problem solving. Works on projects as assigned to meet the commitments of the agency.

Job Duties

Processes, documents, and coordinates resolution of trouble calls with all other IT entities and customers. Travels throughout the State to perform duties as needed. Supporting local and/or off‑site events for the Agency. Maintains accurate records of repairs using current ticketing system. Installing, configuring, and repairing hardware and software components, including peripherals.

Works in conjunction with the agency hardware, software and security teams to ensure compliance with statewide standards and documentation. Maintain Agency wide yearly educational compliance through ADOT's Learning program.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of:

• General working knowledge of infrastructure technologies.
• Various software applications, their functionalities, and how to troubleshoot common software problems.

Skill in:

• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Linear troubleshooting skills.
• Google Workspace.

Ability to:

• Balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
• Work collaboratively in teams and across organizations.
• Synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly.
• Build strong relationships inside and outside the organization.

Selective Preference(s)

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 3 or more years of experience in IT related field.
• Certifications: Microsoft, A+, Server+, Network+, CompTIA.
• Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) Certification.

Pre-Employment Requirements

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class‑appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2‑10‑207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑Verify).

Benefits

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long‑term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short‑term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

Retirement

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at [e-mail] or phone call at (602) 712‑8188 option 2.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712‑8188 option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.