Systems Administrator II — 4‑Day Week, On‑Site IT Lead

DDRC; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with 3% Employer Match

Vacation and Sick Leave Accrue

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

DDRC in Lakewood, CO seeks a Systems Administrator II to lead design, administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the IT infrastructure. You will partner with staff across the agency to deliver reliable technical support and user training.

This role focuses on Windows server management (on‑prem and Azure), security, backups, disaster recovery, and service desk collaboration. A BS in CS/IT and 6+ years of admin experience are required; Azure and enterprise IT skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 6 years of progressively responsible systems administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365/O365 administration and Windows Server.
• Experience with Azure administration and enterprise IT is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain Windows servers (on‑premises and Azure).
• Administer workstations, mobile devices, and enterprise apps.
• Manage updates, patching, backups, monitoring, and DR activities.
• Monitor and manage network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, routers, and VPNs.
• Provide responsive technical support and track service desk trends.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and GPOs via Active Directory and scripts.
• Support cybersecurity initiatives and participate in planning and new solutions.

Skills

Microsoft 365/O365

Windows Server

Azure administration

Network security

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

DDRC in Lakewood, CO seeks a Systems Administrator II to lead design, administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the IT infrastructure. You will partner with staff across the agency to deliver reliable technical support and user training.

This role focuses on Windows server management (on‑prem and Azure), security, backups, disaster recovery, and service desk collaboration. A BS in CS/IT and 6+ years of admin experience are required; Azure and enterprise IT skills are preferred.