Systems Administrator II - EHRA

Department of Information Technology; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The N.C. Department of Information Technology is seeking a Systems Administrator II to deliver Tier 3 technical administration for enterprise endpoint management and security services.

You will work across Windows and Apple platforms, deploying and supporting Intune, Defender, BitLocker, and related security technologies. The role emphasizes automation, compliance, vulnerability remediation, and complex problem resolution within a statewide environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or IT field or closely related field with progressive experience.
• Three years of progressive experience in systems software programming or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 3 technical administration, engineering, escalation, and problem-resolution support for complex endpoint management and security platforms.
• Administer and troubleshoot enterprise endpoint technologies and security configurations across Windows and Apple environments.
• Develop endpoint configurations, security policies, automation, and monitoring capabilities.

Skills

Endpoint management

Endpoint security

Troubleshooting

Scripting (PowerShell)

Cloud PC management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or IT field

Three years of progressive experience in systems software programming

Tools

Microsoft Intune

Microsoft Defender

BitLocker

Microsoft Autopilot

Windows 365 Cloud PCs

Entra ID

Mdm/mdm

Tanium

CrowdStrike

BeyondTrust Remote Support

Job description

Agency Department of Information Technology Division Chief Deputy SCIO Job Classification Title Systems Administrator II (NS) Position Number 60080827 Grade DT09

About Us

The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT’s mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet.

Description of Work

Recruitment Range: $81,504 - $94,000 The position is designated Statutory Exempt (EHRA) and is exempt from the State Human Resources Act. This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work in accordance with state policy and the agency’s remote work program but does require weekly onsite work. Any telework will be under the conditions of the state Teleworking Program Policy and the employer may end any teleworking arrangement at any time in the employer's sole discretion.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? We currently have an opening for a System Administrator II. The Enterprise Endpoint Management Operations unit is seeking a Systems Administrator II to provide Tier 3 systems administration, technical implementation, engineering, escalation support, and operational support for enterprise endpoint management and security services. The position supports Windows and Apple endpoint platforms, operating system management, cloud PC environments, endpoint security technologies, identity and device management services, and enterprise management applications supporting statewide agencies, state government entities, and mission-critical operations. This position provides hands‑on technical administration and engineering of enterprise endpoint management and security platforms, with responsibility for configuration, integration, automation, monitoring, security controls, compliance, vulnerability remediation, and complex technical problem resolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 3 technical administration, engineering, escalation, and problem-resolution support for complex endpoint management, endpoint security, systems administration, compliance, application deployment, cloud PC, and operating system issues.
• Administer, engineer, configure, integrate, optimize, and troubleshoot Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender, BitLocker, Microsoft Autopilot, Windows 365 Cloud PCs, Entra ID, Apple device management, MDM/MAM, Tanium, CrowdStrike, BeyondTrust Remote Support, and related enterprise endpoint management and security platforms.
• Develop and implement endpoint configurations, security policies, compliance controls, automation, platform integrations, monitoring capabilities, and operational improvements across enterprise endpoint management and security technologies.
• Administer and technically implement Windows and Apple endpoint environments, including operating system deployment, security patching, upgrades, configuration management, compliance enforcement, security hardening, and lifecycle support.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripting, automation workflows, deployment procedures, configuration standards, technical documentation, and operational processes that improve endpoint security, reliability, and administrative efficiency.
• Perform enterprise platform monitoring, advanced troubleshooting, software deployment, performance analysis, vulnerability remediation, security hardening, compliance validation, endpoint health management, and technical root-cause analysis.
• Support enterprise endpoint security operations through implementation and maintenance of security baselines, endpoint protection controls, encryption, compliance policies, vulnerability remediation, and other security requirements established for statewide enterprise environments.
• Provide technical administration and implementation support for enterprise projects involving endpoint management, endpoint security, operating system deployments and upgrades, mobility, compliance, automation, integrations, and infrastructure modernization.
• Coordinate testing, implementation activities, technical resources, deployment schedules, operational readiness, risks, dependencies, and project deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, knowledge transfer, and escalation support to Tier 2 Service Support and agency technical staff.

About the Division

The Enterprise Endpoint Management team is part of NCDIT Enterprise Operations and provides centralized enterprise endpoint management, engineering, security, and technical support services. The unit supports Windows and Apple endpoint environments, endpoint security, cloud and hybrid computing environments, enterprise endpoint management platforms, and related operational services for participating statewide agencies and entities. The team provides Tier 3 technical administration, engineering, security, integration, automation, and escalation support for enterprise endpoint services that enable secure, reliable, standardized, and compliant computing operations across statewide government environments.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Demonstrated hands‑on experience administering, configuring, integrating, monitoring, optimizing, and maintaining enterprise endpoint management and endpoint security platforms in a large-scale environment, including Microsoft Intune and related endpoint management technologies.
• Demonstrated experience administering and troubleshooting enterprise endpoint technologies including Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender, BitLocker, Microsoft Autopilot, Windows 365 Cloud PCs, Entra ID, Apple device management, MDM/MAM, Tanium, CrowdStrike, and BeyondTrust Remote Support.
• Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve highly complex endpoint management, operating system, application deployment, cloud PC, compliance and endpoint security issues in an enterprise environment, including analysis of root cause and implementation of corrective actions.

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Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an IT related field or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of progressive experience in systems software programming; or Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or a closely related field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive experience in systems software programming; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website. Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post‑secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

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