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Systems Administrator Associate

State of Indiana

Indianapolis, INFull-time$55K/yrPosted 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$55K/yr
Location
Indianapolis, IN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Systems Administrator Associate responds to and resolves support tickets involving Identity and Access Management (IAM), troubleshooting related issues and supporting senior and intermediate staff on projects that enhance the security and efficiency of the State of Indiana’s IAM infrastructure. The role assists with IAM technologies, small projects, system upgrades, and workstation and server administration, while providing application and software support to internal teams and end users.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Information Technology Systems, nice to havePerformance Tuning, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveCommunication, nice to havePolicies and Procedures, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Computer Technology or Related Field + 1 Year Experience, nice to haveHigh School Diploma or HSE + 3 Years Experience, nice to haveRelated Certifications and Coursework, nice to have1+ Year Experience, nice to have3+ Years Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Systems Administrator Associate

Date Posted: Nov 9, 2026

Requisition ID: 486730

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Office of Technology (IOT):

The Indiana Office of Technology provides cost-effective, secure, consistent, reliable enterprise-technology services to our partner agencies so that they can better serve our mutual customer, the Hoosier taxpayer. IOT will also act as the technology and solution enabler for the State, helping its partner agencies achieve business objectives and innovation.

Role Overview:

The Systems Administrator Associate will respond to and resolve support tickets and troubleshoot issues related to Identity and Access Management (IAM). You will support senior and Intermediate staff members on projects and initiatives that enhance the security and efficiency of the State of Indiana IAM infrastructure.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $55,224.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator (https://in.accessgov.com/spd/Forms/Page/spd/compensation-calculator/0) to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are:

  • You will assist with configuring, maintaining, and supporting several IAM technologies.

  • You will be responsible for the implementation and completion of small projects.

  • You will troubleshoot technical issues.

  • You will be responsible for interacting with the various internal teams and end users to resolve reported issues via the ticketing system.

  • You will provide moderate level support of applications and software that interface with the Indiana Office of Technology and their customers.

  • You will assist with information system upgrades including planning, testing, and documenting the process Performs workstation and server administration setup.

  • You will monitor and maintain continuity with software licensing and maintenance agreements.

  • You will provide suggestions regarding hardware and system software planning and budgeting to higher-level staff.

  • You will maintain a production change control schedule and participate in change control.

  • You will work with Information Technology staff to assist in developing problem solutions and/or software and hardware enhancements.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours that may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Credentials:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Technology or related field with 1+ year of experience, or

  • High School Diploma or HSE diploma, and at least 3+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.

  • Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

Additional qualifications:

  • Moderate knowledge of information technology systems and their related infrastructure.

  • General knowledge of performance and tuning techniques.

  • Ability to solve problems effectively and efficiently with direction from higher-level information technology staff.

  • Effective communication skills.

  • Considerable knowledge of policies, standards, procedures, and techniques.

  • Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

  • Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

  • Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

  • Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

  • Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

  • Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

  • A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

  • Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

  • 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years

  • Education Reimbursement Program

  • Group life insurance

  • Referral Bonus program

  • Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

  • Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

  • Free Parking for most positions

  • Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

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How this job compares

Set against the 2,422 open Systems Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$55K/yr
  • US median$95–149K/yr1,490 salary ranges

This rate, $55K, is 55% below the US median midpoint ($123K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Administrator salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 19 open Systems Administrator jobs in Indiana and 2,422 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Systems Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,024 postings).
Education
347 of the 2,422 open Systems Administrator jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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