Systems Administrator

GAME AND FISH DEPARTMENT

Join the only state agency in Arizona responsible for conserving and protecting more than 800 wildlife species. Be part of a passionate group of people who want to make a positive impact on outdoor recreation in Arizona by managing resources for safe, compatible opportunities for current and future generations. From fishing, boating and off-highway vehicle use to shooting sports, hunting and wildlife watching, Arizona Game and Fish supports it all.

Our biologists use the best available science in their management actions, and our wildlife managers are on the ground in your communities making a difference every day. Opportunities abound beyond the field at AZGFD, so check us out and see what we’re all about! Consider joining our workforce today. AZGFD celebrates the diversity of Arizona's people, landscapes and of course, wildlife.

However you choose to enjoy Arizona’s wildlife and wild places, the outdoors is open for all.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages fish and wildlife in Arizona and under the authority of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to effectively manage fish and wildlife habitat via conservation, enforcement, hunting, fishing, watercraft and off-highway vehicle recreation, and shooting sports. The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence, values its employees and supports a culture of stewardship, teamwork and partnerships.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity agency.

Job Location:

SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/ PHOENIX BASED 5000 W. Carefree Hwy. Phoenix, AZ 85086

Salary: $60,000 - $72,000 | Grade: 23 | Closing Date: 6/21/2026

SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION / INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/ PHOENIX BASED
FLSA-EXEMPT / SALARY GRADE 23 / HIRING SALARY RANGE $60,000 - $72,000
As our Systems Administrator, you will be the backbone of the digital infrastructure that powers our statewide conservation mission. By managing, securing, and optimizing our on-premises and cloud environments, you directly enable our field biologists, wildlife managers, and public services to function seamlessly. Your expertise ensures data integrity, network availability, and robust security defenses against emerging threats. Whether you are leading critical patch management, configuring complex AWS cloud environments, or supporting the commission meeting road team, your work guarantees that our agency operates securely and efficiently to protect Arizona’s wildlife.

If you are a mission-driven tech professional who thrives on bridging the gap between advanced digital infrastructure and critical real-world conservation, we want you on our team!

• Infrastructure Management: Design, install, modify, maintain, and manage network infrastructure and system security.
• Environment Administration: Administer both on-premises and cloud environments, monitoring system health, performance, and availability.
• Security & Compliance: Manage the agency SIEM, lead patch management efforts, and ensure overall data security and integrity.
• Cloud & Hardware Evaluation: Constantly evaluate hardware and networks, including cloud infrastructure (AWS EC2, Route 53, load balancers).
• Issue Resolution: Respond to, troubleshoot, and resolve abnormal system behaviors and end-user technical situations.
• System Design: Partner with the IT team to design, develop, and implement complex server environments and end-user access controls.
• Documentation & Configuration: Establish and document hardware/software configurations and maintain strict change management processes.
• Policy &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Help develop and promote agency and statewide IT policies regarding desktop, server, network, and telecommunications systems.
• Project Support: Participate in project teams for software, server, and application solutions, and assist the commission meeting road team with technical setup/tear-down.

• Education & Experience: A Bachelor’s degree plus 3 or more years of experience in systems administration (or equivalent experience).
• Technical…