IT System Administrator, Senior Specialist, Systems Integration Engineer

Salary: $87,432.00 - $117,588.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2024-00911
Department: Dept. of Labor & Industries
Division: Information Technology
Opening Date: 01/30/2024
Closing Date: 2/13/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
Description
Are you an experienced Systems Integration Engineer? Do you have experience in and enjoy leadership roles in Network Operations? Do you possess experience in server computing and Systems Integration that involves server domains and Clouds Services? Does your past experience include working with on-premises data center computing platforms? Are you able to provide guidance in and oversight of virtual and physical servers running software applications using Microsoft Advanced Server software? If so, please continue reading, as this may be just the opportunity for you!
This position serves as the L&I lead Systems Integration Engineer and team supervisor for the agency's Enterprise Systems for server computing and Systems Integration that encumbers all three server domains and Clouds Services plus on-premises data center computing platforms. This work requires advanced knowledge of a wide range of technology and oversight of virtual and physical servers running software applications using Microsoft Advanced Server software. The incumbent will work independently on all levels of assignments, provide guidance to lower-level staff and supervise others within the Network Operations Team.
This role resolves complex problems based on a thorough, in-depth understanding of the Network Operations Team, developing methods for technology use when industry best practices don't fit our environment or needs while considering capabilities, limitations, and implications to current and future IT solutions for L&I.
This position will be responsible for and supervise others, working on advanced configurations of the agency's Active Directory Domains including: Domain Name Services (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Group Policy Objects (GPO) and Interoperability with various Cloud Computing Services, Data Security, and Windows Server Administration. Without these services and oversight, L&I employees, our customers, could not access systems and/or work and do their jobs.
The position leads and supervises technical staff and works with agency architects who strategize to create standards for the agency. This position leads and supervises the design and implementation of advanced Information Technology solutions for L&I.
Duties
Some of what you will do includes:

• Server and Systems Integration, including:
  • Leads and Supervises staff in the design, planning, implementation, and support of complex domain services, systems including SharePoint, Integrates systems in both the physical, virtual, and cloud environment, including interpreting industry best practices and creating new procedures and standards for the agency.
  • Leads and supervises staff in designing, building and supporting core computer systems, such as Domain Controllers, Global Catalogs, DNS, DFS, DHCP, File and Print services to meet required standards and integrates these systems within the L&I Network Infrastructure.
  • Provides advanced, enterprise-level support on the use of IT security protocols, for technology initiatives.
  • Configures and maintains Microsoft Active Directory and third-party software utilities.
  • Works independently and provides guidance to Network Operations staff and development teams that support Domain services or tier three support tickets for server support and SharePoint sites and services.
  • Works with the Enterprise Monitoring team to ensure all systems are properly monitored for optimal alerting. Utilizing tools including SolarWinds, Veeam One.
  • Creates and sends information to agency business areas, customers and stakeholders concerning the status of problems, projects and technical requests.

Cloud Integration

Active Directory Integration, including:

• Leads and supervises staff supporting L&I's Enterprise Active Directory services across all L&I domains and computer environments. This includes multiple domains, LNI, WADS, and LNIX and Azure Cloud.
• Represents the agency as a voting member to the Statewide Forest Resource Group.
• Configures and maintains Active Directory and third-party software utilities.
• Provides expert level knowledge and supervisory skills for staff supporting multiple domains to include domain integration .
• Consults independently with other L&I business and IT staff to provide necessary problem resolution and guidance.
• Develops PowerShell scripts.
• Serves as the Agency's "go-to" technical resource for all Active Directory Domains and Windows security problem resolution and advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution across the Information Technology Enterprise.

Problem resolution, including:

• Independently supervise staff to determine the causes of incompatibilities between hardware and/or software components.

Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or a closely aligned field

AND

• Six (6) years recent IT professional experience:
  • Installing and supporting servers, applications, in an enterprise network environment.
  • Identifying, troubleshooting and resolving complicated network and application issues.

OR

• Associate's degree related to Computer Science, Business Administration, or a closely aligned field

AND

• Eight (8) years of recent professional experience:
  • Installing and supporting servers, applications, in an enterprise network environment.
  • Identifying, troubleshooting and resolving complicated network and application issues.

OR

• Ten (10) years' recent experience in an IT Professional area:
  • Installing and supporting servers, applications, in an enterprise network environment.
  • Identifying, troubleshooting and resolving complicated network and application issues.

Supplemental Information
Things You Need To Know
To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.
State employee who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee's career. Click on the "Benefits" tab to learn more.
At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.
We offer hybrid and remote work options. Remote work from a state outside of WA, requires approval.
Application process
We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.
Please include the following documents with your application AND please pay special attention to the wording in #1:

1. A cover letter listing each required qualification with supporting detail on how each requirement is met through your experience and/or training.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
3. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers. (please place these within your application). Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. *Please note: we will never call any reference without your written authorization

Please do not attach or place any information about your vaccination status, including disclosure of leaving employment due to a vaccination requirement for COVID -19, within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.
Background Check Notice
Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.
Other information

• A job offer is contingent upon completion of a background check that includes a criminal record review.
• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented bytheWashington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.
• IT position applicants selected to move forward in this hiring process will receive an email skills assessment invitation within 3 weeks of your application being accepted. An applicant may complete the assessment when ready, but the invitation to complete the assessment will expire 5 days after the invitation was sent. Once you start the assessment, you will be required to complete it. You cannot start your assessment and then come back to it later. Please look in your email inbox or spam as these invitations are sent by CodeSignal.
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Did You Know?
Washington is to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.
In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.
Veterans Preference
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I's
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L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency's greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.
For more Information
If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency please contact Steve Camerer at steve.camerer@lni.wa.gov
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Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
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