Please see the following website for application link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/2325819/it-specialist-5-it-general-server-support

Salary: $54,924.00 – $90,000.00 Annually
Job Number: 18DOT-HQ-00275
Closing: 2/8/2019 11:59 PM Pacific

The Opportunity:
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Information Technology Division (ITD) Infrastructure Services Server Support Operations Team manages and maintains enterprise-wide server and storage infrastructure. This team is responsible for all aspects of operations including the planning, design, implementation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of all the systems in the environment. The functionality provided by these system and services are leveraged extensively by all WSDOT employees, external partners, and the public. The scope of the systems and the services involved are broad and highly complex and often involve multiple servers and services that integrate with various system types.

This In-Training position represents the agency’s highest-level expert in a number of assigned specialty areas. This involves representing their assigned specialty areas as a technical expert in meetings with peers, management and business representatives. They will act as technical leads for agency-wide server infrastructure projects, coordinating the development of agency wide strategies and standards for agency-wide infrastructure solutions. The incumbent will provide primary management and administration in addition to developing and maintaining documentation and providing training as needed.

At WSDOT, we value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. To learn more, please watch the following video: Why WSDOT? 

Note: This is an in-training position that offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the Information Technology Specialist field, and achieve the goal class of an Information Technology Specialist 5. Candidates will be considered as an Information Technology Specialist 3, 4, or 5, depending on their qualifications. The salary levels for each are:

Information Technology Specialist 3 – $54,924 – $73,908
Information Technology Specialist 4 – $60,636 – $81,516
Information Technology Specialist 5 – $66,888 – $90,000

This position will perform the following work:

  • Research, plan, design, test, and lead the agency in determining and implementing agency-wide standards for server infrastructure projects including backup and recovery, database server support, business intelligence, video encoding/streaming, instant messaging, and distributed file systems in support of system environments in the agency.
  • Maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, and manage the agency’s server virtualization and enterprise storage environments in support of agency mission-critical IT systems.
  • Develop and maintain system documentation in designated specialties areas.
  • Provides knowledge transfer, training and mentorship in designated areas of responsibility.

An ideal candidate for this position will have:

  • 4 years of experience supporting the operation of an enterprise-level server infrastructure including Windows Operating Systems, Active Directory, and Virtualization technology is required
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology field or discipline.
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert – 2008 or higher
  • Expert level knowledge of storage area network management
  • Expert level knowledge of the Microsoft Windows Server operating system
  • Expert level knowledge of Backup and Recovery process and procedures
  • Senior to Expert level knowledge of Federation Technology
  • Senior to Expert level knowledge of Instant Messaging/Presence/Collaboration
  • Senior to Expert level knowledge of Video Encoding/Streaming
  • Senior to Expert level Datacenter Management skills
  • Senior level knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server
  • Senior level knowledge of Microsoft’s PowerShell scripting language

How to Apply: 
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please click on the large “apply” button at the top of this announcement. If you have not done so previously, you will need to set up an account profile. To be considered for this position you will need to answer the supplemental questions and attach a cover letter and resume. Your cover letter should describe how your experience, training and education make you a viable and competitive candidate for this position.

Contact us: 
For inquiries about this position, please contact Erik Lunke at 360-705-7747 or email to lunkee@wsdot.wa.gov.  Please reference recruitment number 18DOT-HQ-00275.

WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed recruiter. WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit https://www.uscis.gov/.