Careers at the Lottery
Join a winning team! At the New Mexico Lottery, we’re not just coworkers, we are family.

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Email your resume to hr@nmlottery.com.
We offer great benefits!
- Annual Leave – PLUS, if you have 15 or more years of governmental experience you will be eligible to begin accruing 7.7 hours of annual leave biweekly.
- Sick Leave
- 10 Paid Holidays/Year
- Health & Vision Insurance (90% employer paid coverage for employee)
- Dental Insurance (75% employer paid for employee)
- Life Insurance $50,000 (100% employer paid for employee)
- ST and LT Disabiltiy (100% employer paid coverage for employee)
- Retirement – Employer contribution 13.25% of annual compensation. No vesting requirements.
- 457(b) employee contribution available
- Flexible Schedules
- Training Opportunities
- Professional Memberships
- Casual Dress
- Fun Work Environment
- And so much more!
Equal Opportunity Employer
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENT (Full Time)
Salary Range: $37,659 – $64,021
Responsibilities: Job duties include, but are not limited to, (1) conducting criminal, administrative and background security investigations; (2) providing facility security and management to ensure the honesty, fairness, integrity and security of the New Mexico Lottery Authority; (3) administering the security policies, procedures, rules and systems under the general direction of the Deputy Director of Security and/or Executive Vice President for Security and Enforcement. Must be willing and available to be on-call when necessary.
Qualifications: Must have current New Mexico Peace Officer Certification with skills, knowledge and one-year experience in law enforcement procedures and techniques. Must be qualified to carry a firearm. Must be able to pass an extensive background check and be able to work in a high security and confidential environment.
IT SYSTEMS MANAGER
Salary Range: $50,125 – $85,212
Responsibilities: Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Network Operations:
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- Assists the Director of Information Technology with various ongoing or special technology products.
- Supervises the installation and configuration of software, hardware, and networks.
- Assists in managing network servers and technology tools.
- Monitors system performance and troubleshoots server, firewall, etc. issues.
- Conducts ongoing analyses of systems to determine if components meet the organization’s needs and recommends upgrades or updates as needed.
Information Security:
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- Develops and recommends plans to safeguard digital data from accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure.
- Proactively works to discover vulnerabilities in information systems.
- Performs risk assessments and tests to ensure proper functioning of data processing activities and activities.
- Facilitates penetration testing and any other third-party testing.
- Performs or facilitates updates to virus protection systems.
- Assists with access management including network access, passwords and authentication, financial software permissions, and user groups and roles.
Division Support:
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- Cross trains and serves as a backup for the Director of Information Technology and other members of the IT division as needed.
- Stays current on trends and regularly researches new technologies and threats.
- Provides communications and training to Lottery staff as needed to promote technology comprehension and information security awareness.
Qualifications:
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- Highly developed technical and professional knowledge of information systems and network infrastructure,
- Thorough understanding of computer security systems including firewalls, encryption, and password protection authentication.
- Must possess highly developed problem-solving skills and analytical skills.
- Must have the judgement and decision-making capabilities to work independently without constant direct supervision from management.
- Must possess and practice those traits and qualities that foster and maintain cordial and professional working relationships which further cooperative efforts toward individual and organizational goals and objectives.
Typical Experience/Education/Certifications:
Degree in computer science, information systems, or related field is required. Sufficient prior work experience is required.
Apply Now! Email your resume to hr@nmlottery.com.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
All selected candidates for positions with the New Mexico Lottery must undergo background screening which includes: Fingerprinting, drug screening, criminal history, verification of education, professional employment references, driving record (if required for the positions). Background processing can take up to three weeks.