Senior Systems Administrator

Maricopa; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid and alternative work schedule

Low‑cost, high‑value healthcare

Paid vacation and sick time

Job summary

The Senior Systems Administrator at Maricopa County Recorder’s Office is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, maintenance, and security of the organization’s enterprise infrastructure. This role leads complex projects, sets technical standards, and mentors IT staff to deliver high‑availability technology solutions for critical systems.

Participation in a rotating on‑call schedule is required to ensure continuous support.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience administering and supporting enterprise servers, virtualization, cloud services, identity platforms, storage, backups, containers, or related infrastructure technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications.
• Must successfully complete the next scheduled Secretary of State Election Officer Certification; must be eligible to vote in Arizona; background screening required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, administer, maintain, and secure enterprise infrastructure.
• Lead complex infrastructure projects and mentor IT staff.
• Collaborate with development, cybersecurity, help desk, and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions.
• Provide 24/7 on‑call coverage for critical infrastructure.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Azure

VMware

Kubernetes

Docker

Scripting/Automation

Security

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Cisco AnyConnect VPN

VMware ESXi

vCenter

Azure

Job description

Posting Date 08/19/26 Application Deadline 08/26/26 Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $82,000 - 107,250 annually Full 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 Recorder

About the Position

The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, administration, maintenance, and security of the organization's enterprise infrastructure. This position serves as the highest level of technical expertise for server, virtualization, storage, backup, and cloud technologies, ensuring the availability, reliability, and security of mission‑critical systems. The Senior Systems Administrator leads complex infrastructure projects, develops technical standards, mentors other IT staff, and provides strategic recommendations for future technology initiatives. This position works closely with application development, cybersecurity, help desk, project management, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and highly available technology solutions that support the organization's operational and strategic objectives.

Participation in a rotating on‑call schedule is required to ensure continuous support of critical infrastructure.

About Us

The Maricopa County Recorder’s Office (MCRO) is responsible for maintaining the Maricopa County voter registration records and for administering over elections in partnership with the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. The MCRO also maintains the permanent public record of over 50 million documents dating back to 1871, including deeds, plat maps, and a variety of other important documents. Our office serves over 2.5 million registered voters as well as 4.4 million residents across Maricopa County. The MCRO offers a friendly, welcoming, and collaborative environment with opportunities to grow and develop new skills.

• 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 an 11.98% contribution rate per paycheck that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience administering and supporting enterprise servers, virtualization, cloud services, identity platforms, storage, backups, containers, or related infrastructure technologies
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered in substitution for the minimum qualifications

Other Requirements

• Must successfully complete the next scheduled Secretary of State Election Officer Certification
• Must be eligible to vote in Arizona
• Must pass applicable background screening

We Also Value

• Six (6) years of progressively responsible systems administration or infrastructure engineering experience in an enterprise, public‑sector, regulated, or mission‑critical environment
• Hands‑on experience administering Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, identity and access management, multifactor authentication, and role‑based permissions
• Experience supporting Microsoft Azure, hybrid cloud environments, VMware ESXi and vCenter, storage platforms, backups, restoration, and system monitoring
• Experience administering or supporting Docker, Kubernetes, containerized applications, and related application‑hosting infrastructure
• Experience with infrastructure patching, vulnerability remediation, system hardening, configuration management, capacity planning, performance monitoring, and lifecycle maintenance
• Experience supporting application deployments, system integrations, upgrades, migrations, release activities, and production troubleshooting
• Experience serving as a technical escalation point and providing guidance, peer review, training, or technical direction to other IT staff
• Experience developing scripts or using administrative automation tools to improve infrastructure reliability, consistency, and efficiency
• Knowledge of disaster recovery, business continuity, change management, incident management, and infrastructure security practices
• Experience working with infrastructure vendors, service providers, licensing, warranties, and technical support agreements
• Relevant Microsoft, Azure, VMware, Kubernetes, Linux, CompTIA, or other infrastructure certification
• Experience with Cisco AnyConnect VPN solution

Job Contributions

• Performs systems and application support at the highest level of technical expertise, mostly independently, but occasionally with assistance from other information technology (IT) professionals and premier support services, of systems including Windows servers, file/print services, VMware, and Active Directory, in addition to the backup and storage resources utilized by these systems
• Administers, designs, implements, maintains, and modifies computer systems, servers, disk storage systems, SAN’s, data back‑ups, software applications, security measures, components, and/or databases.
• Monitors and ensures the quality of applicable information technology and its related components
• Provides Technical support and is responsible for coordinating the migration of any new or current systems
• Serves as a lead to staff, including mentoring, assigning, and monitoring work, and providing direction
• Leading strategist for deploying any new systems and road‑mapping systems
• Manages projects and performs related research, analysis, and requirements gathering
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues, and participates in a 24 x 7 on‑call rotation as required
• Reviews emerging technologies and participates in determining the department's future technology direction
• Completes monthly review and installation of security patches for Windows servers and VMware hosts

Working Conditions

Most work is performed in both office and remote work environments. Employees may be eligible for hybrid work arrangements in accordance with Office policies and operational requirements. Regular on‑site attendance is required to support business operations, meetings, and critical functions. Extensive mandatory overtime is required during the Primary/General election cycle. The job requires participation in a 24/7 on‑call rotation that requires addressing critical issues at various locations throughout Maricopa County. Work is primarily high volume in a fast‑paced environment. It requires prolonged sitting while performing computer tasks.

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 [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.

We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest‑growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in!

We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!