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NEOGOV · 2 days ago

Senior System Administrator

NEOGOV is seeking a Senior System Administrator to manage complex IT assignments in maintaining network servers and ensuring data integrity. The role involves collaboration with IT teams and tribal departments, leading infrastructure projects, and training employees on cybersecurity practices.

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Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze, and maintain enterprise servers, virtualization platforms (VMware, Nutanix AHV, Hyper-V), and operating systems
Act as project lead for the evaluation, selection, and installation of hardware, storage, or infrastructure upgrades
Manage enterprise storage platforms (Pure Storage, EMC/Dell Storage) and associated SAN/NAS/DAS systems
Administer hybrid Active Directory environments, including both on-premises and Azure AD integration
Administer and optimize Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online (O365), SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive
Apply service packs, firmware, drivers, and security patches as needed to ensure system stability and compliance
Maintain Windows Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, DNS, and DHCP
Perform scheduled backups, data archiving, and e-mail system archiving
Develop and maintain tribal-wide network system security, connectivity, and backup/restore procedures
Ensure cybersecurity practices comply with Tribal directives, prepare reports for management, and remediate vulnerabilities
Assist in training employees on cybersecurity awareness and safe computer usage
Provide guidance, mentoring, and technical direction to IT staff, including the System Administrator
Support multi-site operations with the largest end users in Tucson and Guadalupe. Satellite Sites – Smaller offices providing local services
Collaborate with Tribal departments such as Health, Police, Courts, Legal Services, Education, and others to ensure reliable IT services
Assist management with developing operational manuals, policies, and procedures
Maintain accurate documentation of systems, configurations, and procedural changes
Contribute to cross-training plans for IT staff on system administration duties
Participate in on-call rotation and respond to critical system issues outside of normal hours
Establish and follow preventive maintenance schedules for all network equipment
Perform other duties as assigned by the IT Director or management

Qualification

Enterprise IT infrastructureVirtualization technologiesMicrosoft 365 servicesNetwork security principlesData backup proceduresProject managementAnalytical thinkingTroubleshooting skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field plus five (5) years of work-related experience; OR ten (10) years of equivalent work-related experience
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License
Must be able to work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends
Must have a current Homeland Security Background Clearance or obtain one within ninety (90) days of hire

Benefits

22 days of Paid Time Off which increases with years of service
15 paid Holidays per year
Comprehensive healthcare benefit package
Onsite Wellness Center
401(k) Plan with a generous match
Profit sharing plan after one year of employment
Pre-Tax and After-Tax contributions to the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement Systems ("PSPRS")

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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