Senior Applications Administrator

Colorado Springs Utilities; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking a Senior Applications Administrator to provide advanced, hands-on support for enterprise applications, including cloud and on-premises solutions. You will maintain system health, resolve complex production issues, and collaborate with infrastructure, database teams, and vendors.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with 2 days remote and 3 days on-site. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of admin experience, a Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/MIS or equivalent, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in application or systems administration.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting business-critical, high-availability systems.
• Prior participation in an on-call production environment.
• Strong grasp of troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and incident resolution.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced administration and operational support for on premise and cloud enterprise applications.
• Support critical utility specific applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues; elevate strategically when needed.
• Participate in a 24×7 on-call rotation to ensure system continuity.
• Project technical execution – ensuring alignment, quality, risk mitigation, and scalability.
• Participate in planning and completing system upgrades, patching strategies, lifecycle management, and architecture evaluations.
• Conduct performance analysis and tuning; identify bottlenecks and partner on solutions.
• Investigating recurring issues and driving long-term stability improvements.
• Maintain system and operational procedural documentation.
• Follow established change, incident, and support processes while collaborating with peers.

Skills

Server administration

Scripting

PowerShell

Batch scripting

Databases

Cloud on-prem

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/MIS

Tools

Monitoring tools

Log analysis tools

Automation tools

Job description

Senior Applications Administrator

Job Type: Information Technology

Pay Range $131,726 to $138,320

Location Colorado Springs, CO

Date First Posted 9/1/26

Applications are being accepted through: 9/6/26

*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.

Senior Applications Administrator

The Business Applications team at Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking a Senior Applications Administrator to provide advanced, hands-on support for enterprise applications, including cloud and on-premises solutions. This role focuses on operational excellence by maintaining system stability, resolving complex production issues, and ensuring critical applications run reliably each day. You will work closely with infrastructure teams, database teams, vendors, and the Technical Lead as a key technical expert responsible for system health, performance, and availability.

A hybrid Telework Schedule will be considered for this position; hybrid is defined as a pre-determined blend of working from home and in the office with 2 days remote/3 days on-site

What You’ll Do:

• Provide advanced administration and operational support for on premise and cloud enterprise applications

• Support critical utility specific applications

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues; elevate strategically when needed

• Participate in a 24×7 on-call rotation to ensure system continuity

• Project technical execution – ensuring alignment, quality, risk mitigation, and scalability

• Participate in planning and completing system upgrades, patching strategies, lifecycle management, and architecture evaluations

• Conduct performance analysis and tuning; identify bottlenecks and partner on solutions

• Investigating recurring issues and driving long-term stability improvements

• Maintain system and operational procedural documentation

• Follow established change, incident, and support processes while collaborating with peers

Who You Are:

• A hands-on technical expert with server administration (Unix/Linux/Windows), scripting, and automation using tools such as PowerShell and Windows batch scripting to support enterprise infrastructure and operational processes

• Proficiency with relational databases, query optimization, and enterprise data practices

• Experience overseeing complex enterprise systems and influencing technical direction across multiple teams

• Familiarity with cloud/on-prem architectures, middleware, scripting, and modern development practices

• Demonstrated ability to seamlessly shift across multiple systems, priorities, and technologies, maintaining continuity and performance

• Independent yet collaborative within a structured operational model

• Detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to reliability, performance, and consistency

• Clear communicator who can translate technical findings effectively

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in application or systems administration

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent experience

• Experience supporting business-critical, high-availability systems

• Prior participation in an on-call production environment

• Strong grasp of troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and incident resolution

Preferred/Nice to Have:

• Background in utilities, regulated industries, or large enterprise environments

• System Performance tuning (application, middleware, database

• Scripting/automation (Shell, Python, etc.)

• Monitoring, alerting, and log analysis tools

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (1/3 of the time), and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary only if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other criteria are met.

• Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. And, positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

The military job codes/duty codes most closely related to this role are:, 25A, 25B, 25D, 25U, 25Z, 250N, 251A, 254A, 255N, 255S, 255Z, 17C0, 17D1, 17D2, 17DX, 33S1, 33S2, 33S4, 33SX, 6420, 6423, 6425, 6427, IT, 2502, 4002, 4010, 5970, 9628, 9646, 9975, 9985, 9634, 9934, 9975, 9985

Our Commitment to Our Employees…

Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don’t just say people are important — we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off - to Recharge

• Vacation - Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave -3 days per year
• Paid Holidays -12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave - 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy - Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness - Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you’re enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans

Additional Support

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness

ATTENTION:

• All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.
• Starting pay will be based on the successful candidate’s experience, education, and training; however, those with limited direct experience could start below the posted pay range.
• If a single pay rate is posted, the job starts at that rate regardless of previous experience, education, and training.
• Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind, including H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas (with or without OPT or STEM work authorization), or any other employment-based visas. All eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, and work authorization must not be based on employer sponsorship of a work visa.

Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Colorado Springs Utilities is committed to the principles of affirmated Action and Equal Opportunity in accord with Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, 38 U.S.C. § 4212, as amended (VEVRAA), and § 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (§ 503). In addition, no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), age, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected under state or federal law. Human Resources shall assure Colorado Springs Utilities’ benefits, classification, compensation, employee development, employee relations, and employment programs, conform to current legal and regulatory requirements and the provisions of Colorado Springs Utilities’ Affiantive Action Plan in accordance with VEVRAA and § 503.

Accessibility Accommodations

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting us at [e-mail] or by calling 719-668-7500. This option is reserved for individuals who are unable to use or require assistance with the online tools as a result of a disability and is not intended for other purposes.

E-Verify and Right to Work Notice

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Colorado Springs Utilities participates in E-Verify. For more information on your rights and responsibilities as an applicant, please visit: http://coloradospringsutilities.jobs/applicants-rights-and-responsibilities/ . If you have a legal right to work in the United States, there are laws to protect you against discrimination in the workplace. You should know that no employer can deny you a job or fire you because of your national origin. Unless mandated by law or government contract, employers cannot require you to be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or refuse any legally acceptable documents. If any of these things have happened to you, you may have a valid charge of discrimination that can be filed with the OSC. Contact the OSC for assistance in your own language. Call 1-800-255-7688. TDD for the hearing impaired is 1-800-237-2515. In the Washington, D.C., area, please call 202-616-5594, TDD 202-616-5525 Or write to: U.S. Department of Justice Office of Special Counsel NYA 950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, DC 20530.

Job Type: Information Technology