IT Systems Administrator

IT Systems Administrator

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides quality, effective information technology solutions to enable the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) to fulfill its mission "to ensure Montana's land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations." OIT provides end user support, application development, data and systems management, and GIS development services, as well as coordinating department operations with the State Information Technology Services Division and other State agencies. The Technical Services team provides end user support.

The IT Systems Specialist is responsible for providing technical assistance for IT related systems and tools for DNRC. This position and the included duties and responsibilities are critical in facilitating an innovative, stable, accurate, and efficient technology environment for DNRC and its employees. The incumbent in this position reports directly to the Technical Services Manager. This position provides basic and advanced technical support to all DNRC employees for software, hardware, system access, and other technology-based systems and tools used within DNRC. This includes troubleshooting software applications or hardware issues when problems occur by conducting research, working with vendors, working with the State Information Technology Services Division (SITSD), or working within a team to identify solutions, provide recommendations, and assisting in the implementation of the chosen solutions. This position will manage assigned IT systems utilized by DNRC employees or OIT personnel to perform their job functions including but not limited to: applications, software, computer systems, mobile devices, network tools and features, security tools and features, and other IT systems. This work may include scheduling, conducting, and coordinating computer software or hardware installation and configuration, customization of new or existing software or hardware, and maintaining or patching of existing IT Systems. The incumbent will also install, configure, backup, and maintain assigned server environments located in DNRC offices throughout the state. Additionally, they are responsible for ensuring all assigned IT systems comply with State and DNRC system, security, and network standards.

Salary: $39.00 - $39.00 Hourly

Telework Eligibility: Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)

Benefits Package Eligibility: Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings: 1

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Full-Time

Job Type: Standard

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Primary Location: Helena

Agency: Department of Natural Resources & Conservation Union: 000 - None

Posting Date: Sep 2, 2026, 9:04:18 PM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Oct 3, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name: Becky Quick | Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io | Contact Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.