Systems Engineer (Hybrid)

Salary: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 Annually
Location : Denver Metro, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: VAA00274_06.2026
Department: Department of State
Division: Information Technology Division
Opening Date: 06/05/2026
Closing Date: 6/19/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Type of Announcement: This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address: 1700 Broadway, Denver, CO 80290, USA
FLSA Status: Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information: Laura Darby - ;
Salary Note: Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

Department Information
Colorado Department of State

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN FOR THE SPECIFIED TIME AND IS ONLY OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.
SERVICE. INNOVATION. INTEGRITY. EXCELLENCE. INCLUSION.

Are you looking for a career that allows you to improve your world and the world around you? The Colorado Department of State (CDOS) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a position that makes a direct impact on enhancing the lives of Coloradans.
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference through the work you do each day, consider joining the dedicated employees of the Colorado Department of State. Whether working from your home or collaborating onsite, your professional experience will be connected and meaningful. Our office offers an RTD Eco-pass (currently free of charge),a secure bike room accessible only to building tenants, and we are conveniently located near Civic Center Station, RTD light-rail lines, the 16th Street Mall, and Denver's bike network. In addition to a great location and fulfilling, impactful work, we offer:

• Employee wellness programs and an on-site fitness center
• 12 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off and sick leave
• Access to a diverse array of technical, leadership and supervisory training opportunities
• Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Paid life insurance
• Automatic short-term (and optional long-term) disability coverage
• Excellent work-life balance through flex schedules, flexplace/remote work, and ad-hoc arrangements

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to:
Our Culture & Environment:

Coloradans come from all walks of life and so do we.
Who We Are

Our mission is to make government easy and accessible for people to further democracy, support economic opportunity for all Coloradans, and demonstrate a standard of integrity and excellence. Our vision is to ensure all Coloradans have a voice in our future, help Coloradans and their businesses thrive, and be the best at what we do.
What We Believe

The State of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At the Colorado Department of State, we are dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to building work environments that are inclusive and reflect our communities and the diverse talents of all people. We highly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply.
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Description of Job
Information Technology Services Division

The Information Technology Services (ITS) Division provides information systems and computer support for employees, customers of the Department of State, and therefore the people of Colorado. Much of the work completed by the division can be done remotely, contributing to the positive work-life balance of its employees. The Colorado Department of State is unique from many state agencies in that we are a smaller agency with an in-house ITS division, as a result our employees maintain greater collective impact over the work product of the Department.

As one of the few state agencies with a fully in-house ITS Division, the Colorado Department of State provides a unique environment where technology leadership directly influences statewide services and supports multiple critical systems for the State of Colorado.
The Systems Operations Unit

Work unit staff evaluates, selects, installs, upgrades, enhances, and maintains all domain servers, including, but not limited to, domain controllers, file server(s), print server(s), mail server(s), accounting system server(s), domain database server(s), phone system server(s), utility server(s), etc.
The work unit's duties involve all aspects surrounding the collection, storage, and dissemination of data received from Colorado counties for voter registration including HAVA (Help America Vote Act) supplied through SCORE system, UCC filings, domestic and foreign business entities, notary, campaign finance, lobbyist, and any other systems assigned to the CDOS office through legislation.
The Systems Operations team provides CDOS technical operating system and base application support, as well as general assistance for development, database, engineering, and security teams.
Illustration of Duties

As the Systems Engineer you will be a valued member of the Systems Operations team, which provides safe and secure infrastructure and operations across all of the agency's vital systems as well as the data collected and maintained by our systems. You will be a part of a department that continues to be recognized as a leader, both in Colorado and nationally, in the use of technology in multiple program areas. In this position, you will experience working within a high-functioning professional team and collaborating with other teams within the ITS Division and the Department.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in administering Operating Systems, specifically Linux with additional knowledge in virtualization and cloud support. You should display strong problem-solving skills with the ability to use research, reason, and deduction to resolve technical issues. To succeed in this role, it's important that you have the desire to learn new skills in the IT field, step up as a valued member of the team, and promote a diverse and inclusive perspective in your daily work.
The position's primary duties include:

1. Operating systems including, but not limited to, Linux and base application support, maintenance, and administration.
2. Webserver and application server software support, maintenance, and administration.
3. Virtualization and cloud support, maintenance, and administration.
4. Development software support, maintenance, and administration.
5. Professional development, secondary (backup) administration, & other duties as assigned.

The position's secondary (backup) duties include the following:

1. Linux Identity Management support, maintenance, and administration.
2. Linux/ Automation support, maintenance, and administration.
3. SAN networking and storage array support, maintenance, and administration.
4. Other Linux application support and administration duties as assigned.

The position must maintain confidentiality of all confidential and personal identifying information, personnel information, and any other confidential or proprietary information, as well as comply with all State and Department policies regarding professional conduct and professional practices.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Class Code & Classification Description: (New)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a total of three (3) years in applicable professional experience and/or education in a field of study related to the work. To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate that you meet one of the following options outlined below:
OPTION 1 - Experience

Three (3) years of professional experience as a systems administrator with a focus on the Linux Operating System and base application support, maintenance, and administration.
OR
OPTION 2 -Experience and/or Education-Be sure you've attached a copy of your unofficial transcript to qualify for this option. (You may redact information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.)
A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, certification, and/or relevant experience as defined in Option 1 to equal three (3) years. Related education includes accredited course work in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Mathematics/Statistics, Data Science/Data Analytics, Database Management, Engineering, or closely related field.

Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this announcement.

Preferred Qualifications and Competencies
The exceptional candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Preference will be given to those candidates with previous State Service related to the work assigned to the position
• Able to support, maintain and administer Operating System and applications running on Linux
• Able to maintain webserver and web application server software
• Knowledge in Kubernetes, Azure Cloud, AWS Cloud
• Strong Understanding of Web Application Security
• Skilled in development software support, maintenance, and administration
• Docker/Podman Experience
• WAF Experience
• DevOps Experience
• Python Programming Experience
• Storage Administration Experience
• SAN Networking Experience
• Java Based Application Server Administration
• Understanding of Java Development Tools and Environments
• A commitment to advancing a diverse and inclusive perspective
• Competencies to include: Reasoning and Deduction Communication skills - written and verbal Problem Solving Skills Research Skills Ability to Process Information and Apply Knowledge Interpersonal Skills Committed to Advancing a Diverse and Inclusive Perspective Understanding of Accessibility Standards

If you do possess any of the above knowledge, skills, and abilities, please specifically include the details on your application, as this information will be used to assess your qualifications and may be used to determine a top group of applicants.
Conditions of Employment

• The Department of State does NOT offer sponsored Visa for employment purposes.
• May be required to travel to State disaster recovery facility, for professional development/training opportunities, or as requested by supervisor.
• This position will be required to successfully pass a background check.
• When completing your application package, ensure you have submitted your transcript (if applicable).
• Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application.

Completing the Application

Applications will be reviewed by a Human Resources Specialist to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Your application should specifically address your specialized experience, work products, accomplishments, etc. as they relate to the position duties and minimum and preferred qualifications.

• The minimum qualifications listed in the announcement are NOT optional.
• Cover letters and resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of the official State of Colorado application form.
• Cover letters and resumes may be attached to the application as supplemental information.

If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, your application may also be used as part of the comparative analysis process to identify a top group for further consideration. The comparative analysis may consist of application reviews, answers to supplemental questions, review of submitted work samples, phone screens, structured interviews, and any other method determined to be valuable in identifying the right candidate.

Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.
Supplemental Information
Notifications

All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/evaluation process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "coloradosos.gov" and addresses. It's your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and review your junk mail and spam filtered email.
Equal Pay for Equal Work

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.
ADAAA Accommodations and Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Department of State is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Laura Darby, at or call ext. 6113.
E-Verify

The Department of State participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you will be required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at .
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information:

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