Data Systems Administrator – Enterprise Data Practice Full Time

Overview :

Acts as the Senior Manager of the Business Services Office – Enterprise Data Practice Division by providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for the agency’s enterprise data programs; cross-functionally manages the teams, processes, and platforms that support data governance, data architecture, data integration, analytics, and data quality across the organization; collaborates closely with the Enterprise Data Architect and partners with all IT domains – including application development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking, and project management – to ensure that data is governed, secure, accessible, and effectively used to support agency operations and public services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership for the Enterprise Data Practice, overseeing staff, priorities, project execution, and alignment to agency-wide strategic goals.
• Partners with the Enterprise Data Architect to develop and implement data strategies, standards, and architectures for the agency’s data ecosystem.
• Coordinates with all IT domains (Application Development, Infrastructure, Security, Networking, PMO, Customer Support, etc.) to ensure that data policies, technologies, and processes integrate effectively with enterprise systems.
• Oversees administration and lifecycle management of enterprise data platforms, such as data warehouses, data lakes, analytics environments, integration pipelines, and metadata systems.
• Ensures compliance with statewide and agency-specific data governance, cybersecurity, privacy, and retention requirements.
• Leads the development and implementation of data quality frameworks, stewardship processes, and data driven operational improvements.
• Guides teams in developing reusable data assets, enterprise data models, and standardized integration patterns.
• Provides oversight for data-related project portfolios, including planning, resource allocation, scheduling, and risk management.
• Serves as an escalation point for complex technical issues related to data platforms, integrations, or cross domain solutions.
• Prepares reports, briefings, and documentation for executive leadership and statewide stakeholders.
• Supports change management, staff development, and process optimization to build a mature, sustainable data practice.
• Promote a culture of quality, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across DoIT/SOS and agency partner teams.
• Budgetary and Investment planning; provides expert consultation on the development of proposed budgets related to enterprise data systems, platforms, and tools; reviews and advises on strategic investments in data technology and services, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with the data strategy and business needs.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience:

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of college, preferably with courses in computer science, management information systems, mathematics or statistics, supplemented by a master’s degree in computer science or a related field and two years of managerial experience in a computer-based management information system.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires thorough knowledge of management information systems, data base administration, systems analysis and computer communication systems.
• Requires thorough knowledge of the principles of organization, management and administration.
• Requires extensive knowledge of research and statistical procedures, program budgeting and systems modeling.
• Requires ability to implement program evaluations or system assurance.
• Requires ability to anticipate and resolve managerial problems.
• Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license as required by individual positions within the class.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, and push/pull 0 – 50lbs.

Application Process:

• Please visit to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume or other attachments as needed .
• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago ) or Springfield ).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.