Systems/Network Engineer

Arizona Department of Administration

• $91K — $101K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or information systems preferred.
  • 8+ years of extensive systems engineering experience required.
  • Experience with CompTIA Network+, Cisco, and Microsoft certifications is advantageous.
  • Strong skills in PowerShell scripting and tools like Office 365, Azure, and Active Directory.
  • Expertise in enterprise infrastructure technologies, both on-prem and cloud-based.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain core hardware and software communication systems.
  • Lead initiatives to develop solutions for computing servers and network infrastructure.
  • Perform system analysis and testing for enterprise systems agency-wide.
  • Review configuration changes for compliance with standards and guidelines.
  • Provide training and support for customers and external parties involved with infrastructure systems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
  • Sick leave and vacation with 10 paid holidays per year.
  • Paid parental leave for newborns or newly-placed children.
  • Retirement plan participation is mandatory through the Arizona Retirement System.
  • Optional employee benefits such as short-term disability and supplemental life insurance.
Full Job Description
Systems/Network Engineer

Job No: 543941
Work Type: Full-time
Location: PHOENIX
Categories: Information Technology/Services

System Network Engineer

Job Location:

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


Posting Details:

Salary: $91,000.00-$101,000.00

Anticipated Salary: $96,000


Grade: 27

Closing Date: 9/28/2026

Job Summary:

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).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• 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 [email protected] or phone call at (602) 712-8188 option 2.

Advertised: 24 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time
Applications close: 28 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time

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