Systems Administrator Senior
Date Posted: Feb 13, 2026
Requisition ID: 471580
Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT):
The Indiana Office of Technology provides cost-effective, secure, consistent, reliable enterprise-technology services to our partner agencies so that they can better serve our mutual customer, the Hoosier taxpayer. IOT will also act as the technology and solution enabler for the State, helping its partner agencies achieve business objectives and innovation.
Role Overview:
The Systems Administrator Senior focuses on solving the most complex technical challenges across large-scale systems, cloud platforms, and modern tools, ensuring stability and security for multiple state agencies. Tier 3 engineers are the last line of defense for escalated issues and play a key role in modernizing state technology infrastructure. You will handle urgent escalations and work closely with cross-functional teams, security, cloud operations, and agency IT leads, to ensure seamless service delivery. This position and may require flexibility for occasional after-hours or weekend work to resolve critical incidents.
Key outcomes are:
Lead the resolution of high-priority incidents and escalations, ensuring minimal downtime and strong communication with agency partners.
Support modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy systems (e.g., SCCM) to modern platforms like Intune and Tanium.
Collaborate with security teams to enforce secure coding practices and mitigate risks in enterprise environments.
Participate in strategic projects such as AWS and Azure workstation management, software deployment automation, and enterprise patching processes.
Serve on a rotation as the primary contact for VIP issues and security-related escalations.
Top skills sets for this role are:
Advanced Technical Expertise - Deep knowledge of Windows OS, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and enterprise deployment tools (Intune, SCCM, Tanium).
Problem-Solving & Communication - Ability to troubleshoot complex issues quickly while maintaining clear, proactive communication with stakeholders.
Security & Compliance Mindset - Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, secure coding practices, and compliance frameworks.
This is an onsite position at the Indiana Government Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $70,122 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
Use our Compensation Calculator (https://in.accessgov.com/spd/Forms/Page/spd/compensation-calculator/) to view the total compensation package.
A Day in the Life:
Technical Support
Responsible for testing, debugging, and documentation of system software upgrades and new releases, which may include program design and coding.
Evaluate new and existing software products.
Implement operating system enhancements to improve system reliability and performance.
Design, develop, modify, and maintain complex system software using releases and utilities.
Responsible for software applications related to the overall operating system, including sophisticated file maintenance routines, telecommunications networks, and computer accounting.
Project Management
Assign staff to various projects, direct their activities, and evaluate their work.
May perform as team lead or project manager in assigned areas.
May oversee multiple projects or project phases.
Communication and Collaboration
Mentor and provide guidance to new and lower-level staff.
Confer with department management to assist in planning, organizing, and controlling activities of assigned areas.
System Administration
Responsible for activities related to systems administration.
Ensure long-term requirements of systems operations and administration, including overall systems planning.
Responsible for installation, maintenance, configuration, and integrity of computer software and its components.
Responsible for quality assurance review of system software.
Defines system software and hardware requirements.
Planning & Budgeting
Ensure long-term requirements of systems operations and administration, including overall systems planning.
Confer with department management to assist in planning, organizing, and controlling activities of assigned areas.
Problem-Solving:
Analyze complex IT issues and develop innovative solutions.
Implement best practices for system reliability, performance, and security.
Manage crisis situations and ensure quick resolution of critical incidents.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
Credentials:
Master's Degree in Computer Technology or related field and 1+ years of experience, or
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Technology or related field and 3+ year of experience, or
Associate's Degree in Computer Technology or related field and 5+ years of experience, or
7+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.
Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.
Additional qualifications:
Thorough knowledge of information technology system including software, hardware and their impact on the various components.
Thorough knowledge of policies, standards, procedures and techniques.
Thorough knowledge of information technology equipment, operation and capabilities. Ability to establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with others.
Ability to develop and execute system backup and recovery procedures and plans.
Ability to work with other information technology support staff to develop capacity planning.
Thorough knowledge of installation, maintenance, configuration of system software and system operating systems.
Thorough knowledge in the use of tools and utilities to perform the system work.
Thorough knowledge of designing, coding, testing, debugging and documenting system software components.
Thorough knowledge in performance and tuning techniques.
Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 in election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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