Systems Administrator – Bisbee

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR – BISBEECLASSIFIED

Position is subject to the provisions of the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law. Opens Thursday, December 4, 2025 and closes when filled. Anticipated salary: $40,600.00 to $82,000.00 annually, plus membership in the Arizona State Retirement system. All positions require a post offer, pre‑employment background screening.

Under limited supervision, monitors, analyzes, defines, and configures system resources, operating systems, application administration and communication networks; coordinates software installation/updates, customer problem resolution; performs related duties as assigned.

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

• Monitor system resources and analyze the impact of operating system changes; apply operating system changes and manage software updates; act as subject matter expert on select system applications such as ERP System and define and configure communication networks.
• Coordinate installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hardware and software updates with IT Team members; oversee backups and system restores; monitor and analyze system errors, and work with service personnel for customer problem resolution.
• Develop curriculum and provide training to end-users on enterprise application usage; analyze system faults, troubleshoot, and run diagnostic tests on operating systems and hardware to detect problems; research, recommend, and deploy IT hardware, software, and services; implement automation solutions to streamline IT processes and improve efficiency.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or Computer Information Systems from a regionally accredited institution recognized by the US Department of Education and two (2) years of enterprise software/hardware installation, configuration, and support experience; or six (6) years of enterprise software/hardware installation, configuration, and support experience. Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and be covered by county insurance.

Preference may be given to individuals with a certification in MCSA, MCSE, or MCP and/or have experience with project management applications and automation tools.

• Centralized computer operating system environment and procedures.
• Centralized computer communications and networking.
• Centralized computer performance configuration.
• Office 365 Enterprise.
• VMWare VCenter/ESXi.
• Active Directory (On-Premise and Azure).
• Microsoft SQL Server (Including Reporting Services and Azure SQL as a Service).
• Record keeping and report preparation.

• Installing and troubleshooting servers and installing Microsoft Server operating systems.
• Installing, configuring, documenting, and supporting Microsoft Server in an enterprise environment.
• Supporting customers and IT teams such as helpdesk and desktop support at tier 2 and tier 3 levels.
• Administering application software for security, antivirus, and backups – including backup and restore of Microsoft SQL Databases.
• User account security management tasks.
• Project planning, management, and control.
• Identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems and needs applicable to automated information applications and systems.
• Implementing procedures and methods used in conducting systems analysis.
• Understanding complex verbal and written instructions.
• Automation tools such as Microsoft Power Automate, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools like
• Scripting languages such as Power Shell, Python, or Bash.
• Cloud services, including Azure and AWS.

• Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment.
• Work safely and promote a culture of workplace safety.
• Problem‑solve, plan and manage time, work well with others.
• Effectively communicate ideas to technical and non‑technical…