Posting Date 10/22/26 Application Deadline 10/27/26 Pay Range $82,000 - $132,500 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Enterprise Technology About the Position Enterprise Technology and Innovation is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer! The employee in this position plays a critical role in supporting and advancing the organization's compute, storage, virtualization, file services, backups, and public cloud services. As a key member of the Cloud, Infrastructure, and Platform Services (CIPS) Team, this position focuses on deploying, managing, administering, and governing modern public cloud services. The ideal candidate will leverage deep expertise in VMware (Compute, vSAN, ALB, NSX, VCF, etc.) while collaborating with architects, security teams, developers, and other cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions and ensure seamless integration of cloud technologies. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with modern public cloud technologies and enterprise infrastructure while playing a key role in driving cloud strategy, system optimization, and automation. Join our team and make a direct impact on the reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of IT services by upholding governance and compliance best practices, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting continuous improvement! About Us Are you looking for a career in a dynamic organization that embraces a can-do spirit? Look no further than Maricopa County’s Enterprise Technology & Innovation! We are a team that prides ourselves on leveraging technology to create digital transformations. We look for ways to bring about innovative solutions while providing top-notch customer service. Apply today and become part of the team that makes a lasting impact on the future of technology at Maricopa County. Proud To Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including an incentive Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require Four (4) years of related work experience in administering, configuring, managing, installing, and troubleshooting server and storage systems Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related field We Also Value Experience with public cloud service providers (Azure, AWS) Experience with Infrastructure as Code platforms (Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation) Job Contributions Performs advanced systems and application support and provides high-level technical expertise for Windows servers, VMware, Active Directory, storage, and backup systems, both independently and in collaboration with IT teams Manages projects and strategic roadmaps, and oversees planning, research, analysis, and requirements gathering to drive IT infrastructure and cloud initiatives Administers and maintains IT systems and designs, implements, and supports compute, storage, backup, security, and cloud-based technologies, ensuring high availability and performance Evaluates and recommends emerging technologies and conducts research on cloud and infrastructure trends, assessing their impact and feasibility for the organization Optimizes cost and performance, and analyzes Return on Investment (ROI) for new software, systems, and infrastructure changes to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness Leads cloud strategy and implementation, and designs, deploys, and manages public cloud services, ensuring best practices for governance, security, and efficiency Provides technical leadership and mentors IT staff, assigns tasks, and provides guidance on best practices, cloud architecture, and infrastructure solutions Supports system migrations and documentation, and coordinates the migration of systems, ensuring thorough documentation of procedures and future scalability plans Troubleshoots and resolves issues by diagnosing complex IT infrastructure problems, including cloud and on-prem environments, and participates in a 24x7 on-call rotation Ensures compliance and security by implementing security measures, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with teams to maintain a secure IT environment Working Conditions The employee in this position typically works in an office or administrative environment and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. The employee must be able to occasionally exert up to 10 pounds or frequently lift negligible weights. The position is primarily sedentary. Selection Procedure Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process. Apply Now! We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!

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