Address:  15 S 15th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Salary: $80,000-$100,000 

Grade: 27

Closing Date: August 12, 2025

At the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, we pride ourselves on delivering solutions and services to the citizens of Arizona as the top state law enforcement entity. Join us to make an impact and grow professionally alongside a team of passionate experts.
The Operations Division /Information Services Section is seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to design, implement, and manage complex systems supporting mission-critical operations. In this role, you'll lead efforts to enhance system reliability, scalability, and performance while serving as a key technical advisor within our team.

Why Join Us?
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A supportive, inclusive workplace culture that values innovation.
• Hybrid work environment - this position may be eligible for Remote Work two days a week.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

• Microsoft Exchange (on-premise and O365) administration
• Outlook client troubleshooting
• Microsoft Active Directory and PowerShell usage
• Microsoft Server Admin to include HA Clustering (Hyper-V)
• Storage Area Networking (Cisco Fiber Channel)
• Cisco networking and firewall administration
• Manage Commvault Backups (on-premise and cloud)
• Design, develop, and implement advanced system solutions tailored to business needs.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and provide ongoing maintenance for existing systems.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers while contributing to knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

KNOWLEDGE
Thorough working knowledge of multiple programming languages, multiple database management systems, multiple development platforms, and systems integration.

Specifically, management of Microsoft Active Directory systems, management of an Exchange environment, experience in IP networking to include Cisco management, and proficiency in PowerShell usage.

SKILLS
Strong customer service skills;
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills;
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

ABILITIES
Demonstrated ability to balance, prioritize and organize multiple tasks;
Ability to work effectively in both independent and team settings and across organizations;
Demonstrated ability to synthesize feedback and adjust plans accordingly;
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships inside and outside the organization;
Demonstrated ability to develop and write technical documentation;
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and develop in new programming languages, APIs, and platforms;
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and test emerging technologies;
Demonstrated ability to apply creative solutions to business problems to ensure business needs are most effectively met.

The preferred candidate will have:
• 10 years of hands-on experience managing Microsoft Active Directory systems
• 4 years of hands-on experience managing an Exchange environment
• 4 years of hands-on experience in IP networking to include Cisco management
• Proficiency in PowerShell usage.
Additionally, experience with cloud platforms such as Exchange Online, and Azure; Advanced certifications in security and/or systems administration; Fiber channel storage systems experience; and Commvault backup experience.

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• Travel is required for this position. A valid Arizona Driver’s License is required, along with consent to have your driving record run periodically.
• All applicants under serious consideration for hire with the Attorney General's Office are required to be fingerprinted by the Office and complete a criminal background check through State and Federal agencies. A job offer cannot be tendered until the candidate has successfully passed the initial background check. Your record does not automatically constitute a bar to employment. Factors such as, but not limited to, age at time of offense and age of offense, as well as the relationship between the offense and the job for which you apply will be taken into account.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Attorney General's Office offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Student Loan Assistance
Sick leave
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).  
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Human Resources at (602) 542-8056 or email us at humanresources@azag.gov.

During all phases of the selection process, people with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the AG’s Human Resources Office at (602) 542-8056 or via e-mail at HumanResources@azag.gov. The Arizona Office of the Attorney General does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age in its programs, activities or in its hiring and employment practices. The following division has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Operations Division, 2005 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004, Phone: (602) 542-8056, Fax: (602) 542-8000.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.