IT System Engineer - Office of Judicial Administration

Kansas Office of Judicial Administration is hiring an IT System Engineer to install, configure, and maintain multi-user server and endpoint computing environments. The role focuses on ensuring uptime, performance, capacity, and security across enterprise infrastructure and cloud services while supporting judicial branch operations.

• Administer and maintain enterprise IT systems including servers, storage, backup, and disaster recovery/business continuity.
• Implement and support identity management solutions.
• Develop, maintain, administer, and manage cloud services and workloads (Azure compute, storage, identity, security) and Azure Resource Management.
• Manage and maintain enterprise virtualization platforms (VMware and Azure Local) including provisioning and support.
• Monitor, log, tune performance, and troubleshoot systems and Azure-related issues to ensure optimal uptime.
• Implement, maintain, and refresh hardware infrastructure supporting Kansas Judicial Branch functions.
• Automate IT processes using scripting (PowerShell, Python, or similar) and basic programming for configuration/enhancement.
• Ensure compliance with IT policies, governance, and regulatory standards (e.g., NIST CSF, CJIS).
• Collaborate with support, networking, security, and application teams on endpoint management (MDM, Intune, SCCM) and system security (EDR, SIEM) to maintain system integrity.
• Support and maintain Azure networking components (VPN, ExpressRoute, Virtual WAN).
• Create technical documentation and provide user training as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field (may be substituted with equivalent work experience).
• Seven years of professional experience in IT system administration roles.
• Proficiency managing complex server environments with multiple operating systems/versions; strong proficiency with Windows Server and/or Linux/Unix.
• Experience with server administration (installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting) and data center hardware (servers, racks, power distribution, cooling).
• Experience with monitoring, performance tuning, and capacity planning (capacity planning preferred).
• Familiarity with storage technologies (SAN, NAS, RAID).
• Experience with virtualization (VMware or Hyper-V) including VM provisioning and management.
• Experience implementing and managing backup solutions for data protection and disaster recovery.
• Experience with cloud platforms and configuring services/resources (Azure; AWS also mentioned).
• Experience with user account management and security permissions (Active Directory) and implementing IT security best practices.
• Advanced understanding of networking concepts.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and vendors for procurement/compatibility/cost optimization.
• Leadership ability to mentor and guide team members and foster collaboration/knowledge sharing.
• Automation/scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Preferred certifications: Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, Linux Professional, or CompTIA Server+ (or similar).

• Location of employment: Office of Judicial Administration (Kansas Judicial Branch).
• Benefits: Kansas Judicial Branch benefits (state employment benefits referenced).
• Application deadline: April 1, 2026.
• Reasonable accommodations available under the ADA upon request.