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:

Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Yuma
7125 East Cesar Chavez Boulevard
San Luis, Arizona 85349
https://corrections.az.gov/

Posting Details:

Salary:  $61,560.00

Grade: 23

Closing Date: 06/25/2025

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 intruder 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