What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Systems Administrator IV position at State of Vermont?
Overview
This advanced-level System Administrator position plays a critical technical leadership role responsible for architecting, implementing, and maintaining enterprise applications, middleware and supports the entire desktop fleet for the State of Vermont. The incumbent leads complex system implementations, oversees integrations with other platforms, and ensures system performance, reliability, and security through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and adherence to backup, recovery, and change‐management procedures.
Serving as a technical expert, this role evaluates and deploys software and hardware solutions, conducts capacity planning, produces comprehensive documentation, and ensures compliance with organizational standards while safeguarding sensitive data. The position also provides mentorship to other System Administrators, collaborates extensively with IT teams and vendors, and may function as a supervisor or technical lead, requiring both deep technical expertise and strong communication, leadership, and customer‐service skills.
Who May Apply
This position, IT Systems Administrator IV (Job Requisition #54948), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact David.Conly@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Environmental Factors
Work is performed in a computer environment involving considerable interaction with other IT staff and department/agency staff. Overtime is often necessary to minimize impact to the enterprise due to IT Systems upgrades and/or outages as well as meeting IT System goals and deadlines. Some travel may be involved, for which private means of transportation may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science AND three (3) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.
OR
Associate's degree in computer science or college-level coursework that includes 15 computer science credits AND five (5) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.
OR
Eight (8) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in InTune, Tanium and ITSM platforms (Ivanti/Service Now).
Special Requirements
A fingerprint-supported background check may be required based on the assigned job duties and location.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.
This advanced-level System Administrator position plays a critical technical leadership role responsible for architecting, implementing, and maintaining enterprise applications, middleware and supports the entire desktop fleet for the State of Vermont. The incumbent leads complex system implementations, oversees integrations with other platforms, and ensures system performance, reliability, and security through proactive monitoring, troubleshooting, and adherence to backup, recovery, and change‐management procedures.
Serving as a technical expert, this role evaluates and deploys software and hardware solutions, conducts capacity planning, produces comprehensive documentation, and ensures compliance with organizational standards while safeguarding sensitive data. The position also provides mentorship to other System Administrators, collaborates extensively with IT teams and vendors, and may function as a supervisor or technical lead, requiring both deep technical expertise and strong communication, leadership, and customer‐service skills.
Who May Apply
This position, IT Systems Administrator IV (Job Requisition #54948), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact David.Conly@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.
Environmental Factors
Work is performed in a computer environment involving considerable interaction with other IT staff and department/agency staff. Overtime is often necessary to minimize impact to the enterprise due to IT Systems upgrades and/or outages as well as meeting IT System goals and deadlines. Some travel may be involved, for which private means of transportation may be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science AND three (3) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.
OR
Associate's degree in computer science or college-level coursework that includes 15 computer science credits AND five (5) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.
OR
Eight (8) or more years of experience in computer or network support, programming or analysis, or database administration.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in InTune, Tanium and ITSM platforms (Ivanti/Service Now).
Special Requirements
A fingerprint-supported background check may be required based on the assigned job duties and location.
Total Compensation
As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.