Systems Administration Team Lead

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Systems Administration Team Lead

Salary

$75,000.00 - $110,620.13 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9523-0671-20251223Hs

Department

0671 - EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

Opening Date

12/23/2025

Closing Date

1/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$75,000.00

Agency Maximum Salary

$110,620.13

About the Agency

The goal of the Mississippi Department of Employment Security is to help Mississippians get jobs. Through our network of WIN Job Centers, MDES matches qualified, prospective employees with employers. Also at Job Centers, Mississippians can obtain job training to sharpen their work skills and make themselves more competitive in the job market. The mission statement for the Mississippi Department of Employment Security is "Helping Mississippians Get Jobs." The email address for the MDES Human Resources Department is HumanCapital@mdes.ms.gov and the phone number is 601-321-6000.

About the Position

Manages AD, Entra, M365 tenant, Azure environment and security applications but not limited to email filter, endpoint protections and logging applications. Manages Virtual Server and VDI environment. Supervisory level position accountable for the development, enhancement and maintenance of multi-platform hardware and software operating systems at the high end of complexity and high risk or impact for assigned organizational areas. Supervises team leaders and lower-level Systems Administrators. Interacts with stakeholders and high-level business users. Manages vendor relations. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with the Director of IT Infrastructure. Must have the ability to convey the seriousness of issues that may arise with the various applications and hardware and the seriousness in resolving those issues. Must evaluate and make recommendations on upgrades and technology. Must react in a timely manner to notifications from security applications and email filters and notify Director of IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Director of issues and recommendations. This position works with the security team, network team, and helpdesk team. Must have a valid driver's license and pass an extensive background check.

What you'll need to be Successful

Solid knowledge of various AD systems and related tools. Knowledge of State of Mississippi Information Technology Services IT requirements for all state agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of IT experience with emphasis in multi-platform hardware and software systems and systems administration. Agency preferred qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science from an accredited 4-year college/university and 10+ years of IT experience in managing multiple hardware platforms. Experience in managing AD, Entra, M365 and Azure environments. Professional network engineering certification. Experience in a Systems Specialist or similar role.

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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits. Wellness BenefitsEmployees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides