Data Systems Administrator - IT Device Operations

Illinois Secretary of State

$95K — $182K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; master's preferred.
  • Two years of managerial experience in information systems.
  • Thorough knowledge of management information systems and database administration.
  • Extensive understanding of program budgeting and statistical procedures.
  • Ability to resolve managerial problems and implement system evaluations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead device operations, ensuring security and compliance of IT infrastructure.
  • Oversee governance processes for incidents, requests, and devices to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Align device operations with IT4IT value streams for improved service delivery.
  • Manage endpoint configurations, software deployments, and lifecycle processes.
  • Supervise deployment and management of desktop and telecommunications devices.
  • Provide standardized reporting and maintain audit-ready documentation of device health and compliance.
  • Communicate operational insights to leadership and stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance plans.
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Data Systems Administrator - IT Device Operations
Division: Technology Office
Union: N/A
Location: 501 S 2nd St, Springfield, IL - Sangamon County
Salary: Range $7,917 to $15,167 monthly - commensurate with experience
Benefits: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

Overview:
Serves as the Senior Manager for Device Operations and provides leadership and oversight for all device-related services within the Technology Office; including the lifecycle, configuration, support, security, reliability, and governance of ILSOS desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, scanners, peripherals, and telecommunication endpoints; Ensures that all device operations adhere to IT process standards, the enterprise architecture, and ILSOS security frameworks, enabling consistent, secure, and measurable IT service delivery across the enterprise.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Process & Platform Governance-Oversees Incident, Request, Problem, Change, Asset, and CMDB processes for all device and telecom services; Ensures accurate CI relationships, asset records, catalog items, and automated workflows; Drives SLA compliance, dashboard reporting, and workflow optimization.
  • Architecture Integration-Aligns Device Operations activities to IT4IT value streams: Strategy to Portfolio, Requirement to Deploy, Request to Fulfill and Detect to Correct; Standardizes lifecycle processes to improve device consistency, telemetry, and recoverability; Ensures tooling, documentation, and operational controls follow IT4IT patterns.
  • Security & Compliance-Maintains compliant endpoint configurations (CIS baselines, encryption, patching); Ensures inventory accuracy, configuration control, and secure provisioning; Leads device-related security remediation, incident coordination, and vulnerability response; Ensures telecom provisioning and device changes meet NIST access and audit controls.
  • Endpoint Management Leadership-Governs image development, application packaging, software deployment, and OS lifecycle; Oversees endpoint configuration platforms (Intune/Autopilot, SCCM/ConfigMgr); Manages patching strategy and ensure KPI-driven update compliance; Maintains device standardization and performance reliability.
  • Device Operations Management-Oversees deployment, support, and lifecycle management of desktops, laptops, tablets, printers, scanners, and peripherals; Ensures statewide standards, quality of service, and measurable service improvement; Partners with Service Desk and Field Support to reduce repeat device incidents.
  • Telecommunications / Contact Center Support-Oversees telecom endpoint provisioning, MACD processes, softphone/VoIP readiness, and ACD device reliability; Coordinates with Network Services on telecom outages and configuration changes; Maintains ServiceNow catalog workflows and telecom device documentation.
  • Reporting, Governance, and Stakeholder Engagement-Provides standardized reporting on patching, SLAs, NIST compliance, device health, and telecom performance; Maintains audit-ready documentation for assets, endpoints, and telecom devices; Communicates status, risks, and operational insights to leadership and business stakeholders.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years college preferably with courses in computer science, management information systems, mathematics or statistics supplemented by a master's degree in computer science or a related field and two years of managerial experience in a computer-based management information system.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Requires thorough knowledge of management information systems, data base administration, systems analysis and computer communication systems.
  • Requires thorough knowledge of the principles of organization, management and administration.
  • Requires extensive knowledge of research and statistical procedures, program budgeting and systems modeling.
  • Requires ability to implement program evaluations or system assurance.
  • Requires ability to anticipate and resolve managerial problems.
  • Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver's license.
  • Requires the ability to lift, carry and push/pull up to 50lbs.
Application Process:
  • Please visit https://ilsos.applytojob.gov/apply to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed.
  • Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
  • Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago [redacted]) or Springfield [redacted]).

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