City and County of Denver

Associate IT Systems Administrator

City and County of Denver$74K — $122K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 3 years of professional IT experience
  • Strong knowledge of PowerShell and Cisco technologies
  • Experience with Windows desktop and server administration
  • Familiarity with Active Directory and Office 365
  • Innovative mindset with eagerness to learn new technologies

Responsibilities

  • Provide help desk support for Denver County Court staff
  • Troubleshoot technical issues both remotely and onsite
  • Manage and configure enterprise technologies and applications
  • Perform hardware and software maintenance and inventory
  • Set up technology for meetings and presentations
  • Monitor server/network logs and performance
  • Participate in an on-call rotation for 24/7 support

Benefits

  • Guaranteed life-long monthly pension after 5 years of service
  • 457B Retirement Plan
  • 132 hours of PTO in the first year
  • 11 paid holidays plus 1 personal holiday
  • 8 weeks of paid family leave after the probation period
  • Education Refund Program for professional development
  • Free RTD Eco Pass for public transportation
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits effective within 1 month of start date
Full Job Description
The Division

The Court IT Department team will consist of 4 System Administrators, 5 Developers, 2 data analysts, IT Supervisor, and an IT Director. The team utilizes an agile development methodology. As a small team, we strive to create a culture that fosters open communication, goal orientation and results. The team supports each other while providing a fun environment.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought in between $74,276.00 - 98,415.00, based on their education and experience. This position qualifies for our generous benefits which include but are not limited to:
  • A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
  • 457B Retirement Plan
  • 132 hours of PTO earned within first year
  • 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday, and 8 hours of Denver Good Deeds volunteer time
  • Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city
  • Care Bank - 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
  • Free RTD Eco Pass
  • Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date


Location

In this position you can expect to work in downtown Denver in the Denver Post Building located at 101 W. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80202. We also do onsite support in 4 other locations nearby; City & County Building (1437 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80202), Denver Detention Center (490 W. Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204), Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse (520 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204), and the Minoru Yasui Building (303 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204). We offer the opportunity to work from home 1 day a week after successfully passing a 6-month probation period.

What You'll Do

The Denver County Court (DCC) is seeking an Associate IT Systems Administrator to join our specialized team.

As an Associate IT Systems Administrator, you can expect to:
  • Be a part of a dynamic, collaborative, and specialized team
  • Provide help desk support to Denver County Court staff including Judges and Magistrates, troubleshooting issues remotely and in-person
  • Take on various technology projects to advance Court IT infrastructure
  • Configure and manage enterprise technologies including network, infrastructure, web hosting, cryptography, operation systems and applications
  • Maintain hardware and software patch management and inventory
  • Set up technology requirements for presentations and meetings
  • Maintain professional audio/video equipment
  • Collaborate with other teams throughout the Court
  • Manage user accounts
  • Monitor logs and performance on servers and networks
  • Be on call 24/7 in a rotation schedule shared with other members of the team


Perks
  • Training provided for you to stay up to date in the ever-changing technology era
  • Ability to be cross functional and learn about multiple areas within IT
  • Ability to be creative and find solutions
  • FUN team!


What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate must be able to communicate effectively and be open to new technology and innovative ideas. Additionally, the candidate will have the following:
  • Strong PowerShell command-line interfaces and Cisco experience
  • Background in Systems Administration using Windows desktop and server operating systems
  • Knowledge of Active Directory and Office 365
  • Desire to always learn and improve
  • Bring fresh ideas and technology to improve Court technology
  • Cybersecurity, intrusion detection, and firewall knowledge a plus


Required Minimum Qualifications

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Mathematics or a directly related field.
  • Experience: Three (3) years of professional Information Technology experience installing, maintaining, and/or modifying application software, operating system and/or network operating system software and associated hardware.
  • Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.


Required Documents

To be considered for this position, please include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):
• Resume - required
• Cover Letter - required

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than August 25, 2026 at 11:59PM to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile
CI1448 IT Systems Administrator Associate
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Position Type
Unlimited

Position Salary Range
$74,276.00 - $122,555.00

Target Pay

Agency
Denver County Court

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

About City and County of Denver

The City and County of Denver is the capital and most populous city in the state of Colorado. It is located in the South Platte River Valley on the western edge of the High Plains, just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. The city is known for its beautiful scenery, outdoor recreation opportunities, and vibrant cultural scene. The City and County of Denver provides a wide range of services to its residents, including public safety, transportation, parks and recreation, and community development. The city is governed by a mayor and a 13-member city council.
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Size
11,000 employees
Industry
Revenue
$4 billion

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