Systems Administrator

This is a senior-level IT infrastructure position responsible for the design, administration, security, and lifecycle management of DATCP's mission-critical server, cloud, identity, and digital workforce platforms. This role delivers high-availability infrastructure services that underpin all agency business operations and is a key contributor to DATCP's modernization strategy, including hybrid cloud integration, Microsoft 365 expansion, Zero Trust security alignment, and future-state digital service delivery.

This position provides technical leadership across a broad portfolio of platforms, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Azure AD, M365 services, CRM, SharePoint, IIS, SQL, Citrix, endpoint management, and enterprise backup/disaster recovery systems. It is responsible for ensuring system reliability, security posture, regulatory compliance readiness, performance optimization, and continuity of agency operations during planned changes as well as unplanned disruptions.

A criminal background check will be performed on the selected applicant prior to an offer of employment.

Possession of a valid driver's license or the ability to provide one's own transportation for work purposes, is required., Minimally qualified candidates will have each of the following:

• Experience administering and integrating Microsoft enterprise platforms including M365, SharePoint, Dynamics CRM, SQL Server, and IIS.
• Experience working with firewalls, load balancing, and WAN/LAN protocols supporting secure enterprise operations.
• Experience with automation, scripting, and configuration-management tools (e.g., PowerShell, Intune, MECM, Group Policy).
• Experience with Zero Trust and NIST-aligned cybersecurity principles across infrastructure layers.

Employee Benefits: This position offers the State of Wisconsin's excellent benefits package, which includes 19.5 days of paid time off to start, 9 paid holidays, accrued sick leave, multiple insurance options and an exceptional retirement plan!, The classification of this position is IS Technical Services Specialist, which is in schedule-range 07-33 with a starting pay of $43.00 up to $47.00 per hour.

This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan at the time of hire.

At DATCP, we strive to deliver efficient and effective programs and services to Wisconsin agriculture, consumers, and businesses. The Department has numerous on-the-job training (OJT) opportunities, unique to each Bureau. These OJT opportunities include direct experience and practice through collaboration with co-workers/supervisor, peer mentoring, and job-specific training modules.