Job No: 541890
Work Type: Full-time
Location: BUCKEYE
Categories: Information Technology/Services
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS REHABILITATION & REENTRY Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.
SYSTEMS/LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) ADMINISTRATOR
Job Location:
Address: Information Technology (IT) Division
Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Lewis
26700 South Hwy 85
Buckeye, AZ 85326
https://corrections.az.gov/
Posting Details:
Salary: $68,400.00
Grade: 23
Closing Date: 07/13/2026
Job Summary:
Do you have experience with Information Technology (IT) Network systems? Do you have any IT Network certifications? Come join our team of IT professionals. Apply today!
The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Systems/LAN administrator who will be responsible for the technical development, deployment, and maintenance of Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and Information Technology systems and services. This position will also be responsible for maintaining mission-critical networks in optimal operational performance, installing end-user software/hardware, computer imaging, troubleshooting issues, and problem-solving complex technical systems utilizing advanced networking technologies.
Job Duties:
Troubleshoots complex hardware and software problems in support of end-users
Installs, configures, and upgrades client workstation operating systems and applications
Conducts adds, moves, changes, preventative maintenance, and repairs on telephone systems
Supports and administers Cable Television (CATV), Digital conferencing, and Internet Protocol (IP) or Analog surveillance cameras
Creates, modifies, moves, and deletes user accounts in conjunction with customer service
Plans, tests, and implements Local and Wide Area Network development specifications
Initiates and enforces network security via passwords, anti-virus software, and intrusion detection programs
Prepares reports and develops technical implementation plans
Attends training classes, seminars and keeps abreast of current industry trends
Drives on State business
Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
Network topology, network resources, Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Personal Computer (PC) operating systems and hardware
Telecommunication systems
Printers, copiers, scanners, and faxes
Application software
Managing anti-virus, Active Directory user accounts and resources, Exchange email accounts, Smartphones, and data backup systems, including media management
Managing network resources
Installing, testing, and repairing telecommunication equipment, voice and data lines, CATV, video conferencing, and IP surveillance cameras
English sentence structure and grammar
Skill in:
Building and maintaining interpersonal relationships
Customer service
Time management
Identifying and interpreting end-user issues
Project management and implementation
Verbal and written communication
Technical troubleshooting and problem-solving
Report preparation
Testing telecommunication equipment and diagnosing malfunctions
Reading and interpreting network diagrams, topology, and blueprints
Ability to:
Lift/carry 50 lbs.
Push/pull 100+ lbs.
Walk/run 1+ miles
Work in a prison environment
Learn and adhere to ADCRR policies and procedures
Analyze and diagnose problems related to operating and network systems and develop effective solutions
Understand complex interrelated technology and software functions
Enhance and maintain operating systems and related software to optimize computer performance
Plan and conduct extensive technical surveys
Consult on issues and requests from end-users
Be self-motivated and perform duties unsupervised
Selective Preference(s):
Network certification (i.e., Computing Technology Industry Association A+ Certification (CompTIA A+), Computing Technology Industry Association Network + certification (CompTIA Network + [New]), or Microsoft Solution Expert Certification (MCSE)
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a networking environment and technical training covering data communications principles, electronics and LAN and WAN technologies
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation and a drug test, and possibly a medical/physical examination.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job, then the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).
In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
Exceptional retirement program
Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)
Retirement :
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.
Contact Us:
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
