Systems Administrator Senior

Posting Date
01/13/26

Application Deadline
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 PowerStore, 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.

About Us

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.

Are you ready to use your talent to make a meaningful difference in your community? Join the Clerk of the Superior Court's Division of Technology & Innovation (DTI), where bold ideas become real solutions that improve access to justice. We are a passionate team committed to building stable, scalable, and robust systems and platforms that the public and court staff can rely on every day. Innovation, collaboration, and exceptional service drive everything we do as we modernize the court experience. Become part of a team where your work has purpose, impact, and the power to transform the future of justice technology in Maricopa County

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 Maricopa County Kids Club, 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
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

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 PowerShell 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 PowerShell and other scripting tools to automate infrastructure administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities
• Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance, participate in on-call rotations, and respond to afterhours operational incidents as required
• Provide core infrastructure support across directory services, identity management, Group Policy, login scripts, storage platforms, networking components, and foundational services such as DNS and DHCP
• Administer and support Microsoft identity and productivity platforms, including Active Directory (on premises and Azure AD), Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint Online), and Azure hybrid identity configurations
• Maintain and enforce infrastructure standards by keeping server images, firmware, configurations, and system software current and compliant with lifecycle and patch management practices
• Support and maintain data center hardware and platforms, including Dell PowerEdge servers, PowerStore storage, and Cohesity backup solutions
• Monitor, communicate, and escalate system outages, service interruptions, performance degradation, or security risks to minimize operational impact
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and external partners to plan, coordinate, and resolve infrastructure issues using IT industry standards and formal change management processes

Working Conditions

• This position follows a hybrid work model, combining remote work with on-site visits to locations such as downtown Phoenix and County data centers
• Duties may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling equipment weighing up to 50 pounds for distances up to 500 feet
• Travel to various job-related sites may be required during the workday and must comply with County policies regarding the use of County or personal vehicles for official business

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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