Systems/Network Engineer

Arizona Department of Administration; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with holidays

Parental leave

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Arizona Department of Transportation is seeking a System Network Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments. You will manage routers, switches, LANs, and cloud connectivity while aligning with security and performance standards.

The role emphasizes collaboration, documentation, and leadership on projects. A remote-work option within Arizona may be available based on business needs and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or information systems is required.
• A minimum of 8 years of extensive experience in systems engineering.
• Experience with enterprise infrastructure technologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, secure, and maintain enterprise infrastructure systems.
• Review configuration change proposals for compliance with standards and policies.
• Provide guidance, training, and documentation for enterprise systems to customers and partners.
• Act as a technical lead for various projects and travel to remote sites as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Communication

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or information systems

Tools

PowerShell scripting

Azure

Active Directory

Windows Server

Google Workspace

Cisco

CompTIA Network+

Office 365

Job description

DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

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

System Network Engineer

Address: Information Technology Group 1801 W. Jefferson St. Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $91,000.00-$101,000.00 Anticipated Salary:$96,000

Grade: 27

Closing Date: 10/1/2026

This position administers a full range of services such as designing, building, securing, and maintaining the core hardware and software communication systems, such as routers, switches, local area networks (LANs), and cloud connectivity. Leads initiatives to develop solutions and processes for the agency's computing servers, network, and other enterprise information technology systems. This position is focused on physical systems on the premises and in the cloud service providers for the agency.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties

Performs system analysis, designs, constructs, and tests infrastructure for all enterprise infrastructure systems agency wide. Reviews configuration change proposals for compliance to established standards, guidelines and policies for all enterprise infrastructure systems agency wide from customers. Provides guidance, assistance, training, and education for all enterprise infrastructure systems to Agency customers, contractors and external parties occasionally.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of: Various on-site and cloud based enterprise infrastructure technologies and in-house developed applications
• Google Workspace
• Skill in: Strong Customer service skills
• Teamwork, problem-solving, listening skills
• Expert troubleshooting skills
• Skill in PowerShell scripting with Office 365, Azure, Active Directory, Windows Server tools, network concepts such as IP addressing, routing, VLAN, DMZ, VPN
• Ability to: Balance priorities and organize multiple tasks
• Work collaboratively in teams and across organizations
• Synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly
• Build strong relationships inside and outside the organization
• Develop and write technical documentation
• Evaluate and test emerging technologies.
• Install and repair enterprise infrastructure hardware and software, i.e. servers, storage, network fabrics.
• Act as a technical lead for various projects
• Travel to remote sites and off-site

Selective Preference(s)

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or information systems. A minimum of 8 years of extensive experience in systems engineering (CompTIA Network+, Cisco, Microsoft, ISC^2).

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

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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: 24 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time
Applications close: 01 Oct 2026 US Mountain Standard Time