Systems/Lan Administrator

Arizona Department of Administration; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with holidays

Parental leave

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Arizona Department of Transportation seeks a Systems/LAN Administrator in Safford, AZ. The role focuses on maintaining infrastructure, troubleshooting service-desk issues, and supporting hardware and software across the state IT landscape.

Nur BS degree or 3+ years of IT experience is required; certifications (Microsoft, A+, Server+, Network+, CompTIA) are advantageous. The position includes a comprehensive benefits package and a salary range of $61,500–$71,500 with an anticipated $66,500.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years IT experience.
• Certifications such as Microsoft, A+, Server +, Network +, CompTIA are preferred.
• Arizona Criminal Justice Information System (ACJIS) certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responds promptly to service desk requests and analyzes problems to implement effective solutions.
• Documents, coordinates, and resolves trouble calls with IT teams and customers.
• Travel statewide as needed and support on-site/remote events for the agency.
• Install, configure, and repair hardware and software components; maintain records.

Skills

Strong customer service

Interpersonal communication

Troubleshooting

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 3+ years IT experience

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team driving a safer transportation system for Arizona.

Systems/Lan Administrator

Address: Information Technology Group
2082 E. US Hwy 70
Safford, AZ 85546

Salary: $61,500 - 71,500
Anticipated Salary: $66,500

Grade: 23

Closing Date: 10/08/2026

Responds promptly to customer needs submitted by the service desk, customer, and/or outside stakeholder. Analyzing problems, developing solutions, and implementingthem effectively. Takes a customer-centric approach to problem solving. Works on projects as assigned to meet the commitments of the agency.

Processes, documents, and coordinates resolution of trouble calls with all other IT entities and customers. Travels throughout the State to perform duties as needed. Supporting local and/or off-site events for the Agency. Maintains accurate records of repairs using current ticketing system. Installing, configuring, and repairing hardware and software components, including peripherals.
Works in conjunction with the agency hardware, software and security teams to ensure compliance with statewide standards and documentation. Maintain Agency wide yearly educational compliance through ADOT's Learning program.

Knowledge of:

• General working knowledge of infrastructure technologies.
• Knowledge of various software applications, their functionalities, and how to troubleshoot common software problems.

Skill in:

• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Linear troubleshooting skills.
• Google Workspace

Ability to:

• Demonstrated ability to balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams and across organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships inside and outside the organization.

Selective Preference(s):

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 3 or more years of experience in IT related field. Certifications; Microsoft, A+, Server +, Network +, CompTIA.
• Arizona Criminal Justice Information System. (ACJIS) Certification.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

Retirement:

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

Contact Us:

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact ADOT Human Resources Recruitment via email at [e-mail] or phone call at [phone] option 2. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone] option 3. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Advertised: 02 Oct 2026
Applications close: 08 Oct 2026