Systems/LAN Administrator

Dept of Forestry and Fire Management; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dept of Forestry and Fire Management is seeking a Systems/LAN Administrator to support enterprise platforms, including core systems, Smartsheet, Linux servers, and Salesforce. You will manage user access, troubleshoot issues, and help drive IT improvements across the agency's infrastructure.

Working within a collaborative technology team, you will evaluate emerging technologies such as AI tools and automation to streamline workflows, while maintaining security and endpoint management with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science plus 2–4 years of system administration experience, or equivalent combined experience/education.
• Knowledge of core system administration principles, enterprise platforms, Smartsheet, Linux server operation, and Salesforce.
• Advanced troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, system administration, and database maintenance skills.
• Experience with endpoint management and security administration tools like Tanium.
• Ability to leverage AI-assisted software and automation tools for IT documentation and troubleshooting.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License required for state business operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide system administration for enterprise platforms.
• Deliver desktop and hardware support.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and evaluate emerging technologies.
• Manage user permissions and resolve technical issues.
• Drive operational improvements across digital infrastructure.

Skills

System administration

Troubleshooting

Automation tools

AI-assisted software

IT documentation

Endpoint management

Security administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science

Tools

Smartsheet

Linux servers

Salesforce

Tanium

Job description

The Systems/LAN Administrator supports the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management's enterprise platforms, including core systems and Salesforce, alongside secondary technology tools. The role delivers system administration, desktop and hardware support, and identifies opportunities to improve workflows and evaluate emerging technologies like AI tools. Working collaboratively within a technology team, the position manages user permissions, resolve technical issues, and drive operational improvements across the agency's digital infrastructure.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science plus 2–4 years of system administration experience, or equivalent combined experience/education
• Knowledge of core system administration principles, enterprise platforms, Smartsheet, Linux server operation, and Salesforce
• Advanced troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, system administration, and database maintenance skills
• Experience with endpoint management and security administration tools like Tanium
• Ability to leverage AI-assisted software and automation tools for IT documentation and troubleshooting
• Valid Arizona Driver's License required for state business operations