Systems Administrator Senior

** Posting Date
** 01/13/26
** Final date to receive applications
** 01/26/26
** Pay Range
** Anticipated Hiring Range: $82,000 - $103,500 annually  Full Pay Range: $82,000 - $125,000 annually    Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
** Job Type
** Unclassified
* * Department
* * Clerk of the Superior Court
** About the Position
** The Systems Administrator, Senior plays a key role in delivering secure, scalable, and resilient IT services across a hybrid environment that includes on-premises infrastructure and cloud-based systems. This role provides Tier 2 and Tier 3 support for Windows Server (2016–2025), Active Directory, Microsoft 365, VMware, and core enterprise systems. Responsibilities include managing user identities, group policies, file/print services, and maintaining critical server hardware, software, storage, and backups (e.g., Dell Power Store, Cohesity).

The administrator participates in a 24/7 on-call rotation, handles patching and recovery, and collaborates with internal teams and vendors to ensure reliable, integrated operations. Success in this role requires sound judgment, adaptability, and a focus on automation and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, exercises sound judgment during system outages, and contributes to automation and continuous improvement efforts through scripting, documentation, and collaboration.

Join a team on a mission to provide fair and equitable access to justice. Our department is looking for people who strive to provide excellent customer service, collaborate in a team atmosphere, and serve the community, by actively learning through experiences using both successes and failures as opportunities to learn and grow. Every team member plays a vital role in providing services for the justice system, the legal community, and the general public.
** Proud to Offer
*** Work with a greater purpose
* Tuition reimbursement
* Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options
* Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
* Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
* Child care benefits including access to our on-site center , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
* Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
* Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
* Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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** We Require
*** Four years of relevant work experience aligning with duties and responsibilities of the role
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, with at least
* A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
** We Also Value
*** Experience administering Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) with strong expertise in Active Directory (on-prem and Azure), Intune, and Microsoft 365 services including Exchange and SharePoint Online
* Experience working in team-based delivery models (such as Agile, Scrum, and/or Kanban) across multiple concurrent initiatives
* Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues using diagnostic tools, analytical methods, and technical research
* Experience with Power Shell automation, VMware vSphere, Azure hybrid identity, Microsoft SQL Server (2015+), and enterprise storage and backup solutions such as Cohesity
* Relevant certifications such as Microsoft 365 Administrator, MCSE, or MCITP, or equivalent experience
** Job Contributions
*** Develop, maintain, and govern comprehensive technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, configuration standards, inventories, and operational procedures, using tools such as Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar platforms
* Serve as a Tier 3 escalation resource for complex infrastructure and system issues, providing advanced troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and guidance to Tier 1 and Tier 2 support teams
* Monitor, assess, and optimize system performance, reliability, and capacity; recommend and implement improvements using established and emerging technologies
* Conduct routine and ad-hoc security, backup, and recovery audits, ensuring alignment with disaster recovery, business continuity, and COSC security requirements
* Administer, support, and optimize Windows Server environments (2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) and VMware virtual infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, patching, and lifecycle management
* Utilize Power Shell and other scripting tools to automate infrastructure administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting…