IT System Administrator - Senior Specialist (Azure)

Salary : $94,620.00 - $127,248.00 Annually

Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 2026-05309

Department: Dept. of Labor & Industries

Division: Information Technology - Enterprise Services

Opening Date: 08/10/2026

Closing Date: 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description

Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability

The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), an employer of choice, is announcing an exciting opportunity to join our team as an IT System Administrator - Senior Specialist!

About the Division and Unit

The Information Technology (IT) Division is an internal service organization responsible for providing information technology products and services in support of the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) agency's business priorities so that L&I can keep Washington Safe and Working.

Within the IT Division's Maintenance and Operations (M&O) program, the Enterprise Services (ES) program is responsible for the delivery of all IT services to L&I, other state agencies and the public, by providing value through partnership and commitment. The ES program safeguards the health of our computing environments and manages the growth needs of the agency's information and technology assets. The ES program is comprised of three units (Network Infrastructure & Operation (NetOps), Application Infrastructure Support unit, and the IT Support Unit).

The NetOps unit is responsible for ensuring the L&I network, servers, storage and backups, cloud, virtual, and physical are always available and run at their highest efficiency.

About the Role

As an IT System Administrator - Senior Specialist, you'll join a team of System Administrators responsible for the servers and infrastructure that power L&I around the clock. This role owns the health, development, and 24/7 availability of statewide computer environments which enables all agency staff to conduct business, serve the public, and collect and distribute funds.

You'll create, implement, and support critical servers agency-wide, including physical, virtual, and cloud resources, while applying deep infrastructure expertise to support the Service Desk, DevOps, Application & Data Management, Cloud Enablement, and Mainframe teams. When other staff hit a wall on a complex or high-priority issue, you're the one who solves it. You'll also coordinate with facilities staff, regional office managers, and IT support teams to keep deployments running smoothly with minimal disruption to business.

Working independently and with full authority in your area of responsibility, you'll design, build, test, and deploy servers across L&I's field offices, the state data center, and the cloud - managing the infrastructure that ties the whole agency together.

Duties

Some of what you'll do

System Administration

Serve as a lead subject matter expert on L&I's servers and systems, guiding field office managers, the Service Desk, DevOps, and Application & Data Management teams.

Independently plan, test, configure, and deploy servers and virtual workstation infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, including hardware and software upgrades.

Build and maintain core network systems, such as Domain Controllers, Domain Name System (DNS), Distributed File System (DFS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and more to meet I required standards and integrate these systems within the L&I Network Infrastructure.

Troubleshoot complex installation and upgrade issues independently or in partnership with technical staff and developers.

Use monitoring tools, command-line utilities, and scripting to diagnose and resolve complex network infrastructure issues.

Administer Active Directory, including group policies, site replication, organizational units, groups, computers, and printers.

Manage DNS records, DHCP scopes and reservations, and SSL certificates across all L&I platforms

Manage print servers and the Follow Me Print application.

Monitor server performance across multiple platforms to identify and resolve statewide outages

Respond to Service Desk tickets requiring advanced technical support

Network Operations Support

Respond to incident tickets routed to Network Operations, documenting resolutions and building hand-off guidance to help the Service Desk resolve similar issues faster

Support projects and work coming through ADO

Serve as subject matter expert for server creation, modification, and support on new initiatives

Collaborate with the broader Network Operations team on ongoing activities

Resolve server access and service issues for agency staff statewide

Represent Network Operations on Incident Response Teams (IRTs) requiring server expertise

Incident and Problem Resolution

Participate in the Incident Response Team (IRT) process as a technical resource for network infrastructure issues

Bring best practice methodology and problem-solving insight to cross-functional resolution efforts

Respond to network or server issues 24/7 to maintain availability and minimize business impact

And much more...

Qualifications

Required

Ten (10) years of qualifying professional System Administration IT experience* working full-time within a professional IT environment.

OR

A bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or a closely related field.

AND

Six (6) years' of *qualifying professional IT experience* working full-time within a professional IT environment (see below).

OR

An associate's degree or higher in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or a closely related field

AND

Eight (8) years of *qualifying professional IT experience* working full-time within a professional IT environment (see below).

*Qualifying professional IT Experience* includes but is not limited to the following:

Current Windows Server Operating systems

Supporting Physical and Virtual Servers

Managing/Supporting Cloud resources (Azure, Amazon, and others)

Administrating and managing PKI Certificates

Supporting DHCP, DNS, and Active Directory

Required Equity Competencies

The ability to take action to learn and grow

The ability to take actions to meet the needs of others

Desired

Certification from Microsoft, Server+, VMware, Cloud, CompTIA

Supplemental Information

Things You Need To Know

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.

L&I provides a modern work environment and excellent benefits including paid leave, tuition reimbursement, Infants at Work Program and a generous retirement package for qualified employees at the end of their career. Click on the "Benefits" tab to learn more.

We value our employees and their work-life balance. We support a hybrid work model and offer flexible custom work schedules. This position is eligible for a flexible schedule (4/10's, 9/80's, 5/8's, etc.) upon approval by management.

For this position, teleworking may be up to full time with the expectation of attending in person meetings and training occasionally or upon business needs. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater, WA.

To receive more information on opportunities at L&I sign up for GovDelivery and select L&I job alerts.

Application process

To be considered for this opportunity, you must submit a completed online application.

A resume and cover letter are not required and will not be used in lieu of a complete application.

Please ensure your application includes detailed work history that clearly demonstrates how your experience relates to the qualifications and responsibilities of this position. For each position listed, include specific duties, project(s), accomplishments, and relevant skills that showcase your experience.

You are also required to provide three (3) professional references with current telephone numbers. References should be individuals who can speak to your work performance, skills, and professional experience.

**Applications with incomplete work history, missing employment information, or references to a resume in place of detailed work experience, or fewer than three (3) professional references with current telephone numbers may be considered incomplete and may not be considered for further review.

Your application materials will be used to determine whether you meet the qualifications for this position and advance in the selection process.

Please do not attach or place any medical information 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.

To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page at If you would like to read our website in a language other than English, scroll up to the top of the page to select your language of choice from the banner.

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

IT position applicants that are 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.

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.

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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

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 contributes to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency's greatest source 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 . 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 job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Jason Stedman at

More than Just a Paycheck!

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.

Read about our benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

01

How did you learn of this employment opportunity? WorkSource Center or Website (WorkSourceWA.com)

L&I Talent Management Consultant

L&I Employee

Professional/Personal Network

Monster

College/University Website/Career Fair

LinkedIn

Facebook

Verg

Craigslist

Indeed

Twitter

Job Fair (Military)

Career Fair

EHS Careers

American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)

Radio Advertisement

Newspaper/Magazine

L&I Website

Other

02

If you indicated "Other" please specify where you heard about this position.

03

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit? Yes

No

04

PLEASE READ THE BELOW AND TYPE YOUR INITIALS IN RESPONSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE STATEMENTS.

I will NOT attach or place any medical information within the application, resume, or cover letter. If I do, I understand that it will be rejected and I may be provided an opportunity to apply again without including my confidential health information, while the posting is still open and applications are being accepted.

I will not share my medical information with hiring managers or interview panels.

05

Describe your highest level of completed education in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration or a closely related field? Some college education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree or higher

None of the above

06

How many years of professional experience do you have with the following:-Current Windows Server Operating systems-Supporting physical and virtual servers-Managing/supporting Cloud resources (Azure, Amazon, and others)-Administrating and managing PKI Certificates-Supporting DHCP, DNS and Active Directory I have no experience

I have less than 6 years of experience

I have 6-7 years of experience

I have 8-9 years of experience

I have 10 years or more of experience

07

List the roles in your work history where you earned the System Administration experience you marked in the previous question and describe your experience. If you don't have this experience, please indicate "N/A".

08

How many years of hands-on experience do you have administering Windows Server operating systems and Active Directory (including group policy, organizational units and site replication) in a professional environment? No experience

Less than 2 years

2-5 years

More than 5 years

09

Which of the following best describes your experience deploying and managing servers or infrastructure in the cloud (e.g. Azure, AWS, etc.)? No Cloud experience

Exposure/limited hands-on experience (e.g. assisted on a project)

Regular hands-on experience managing cloud resources as part of my role

Lead or primary owner of cloud infrastructure planning and deployment

10

Describe your hands-on experience administering PKI/SSL certificates in a multi-server or multi-site environment. No Experience

Some experience, but with guidance/support from others.

I independently manage certificate issuance, removal, and troubleshooting.

11

List the roles in your work history where you earned the experience you marked in the previous question and describe your experience. If you don't have this experience, please indicate "N/A".

12

Select all of the following certifications that you currently hold that are relevant to this position. Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (or equivalent current cloud/Azure certification)

CompTIA: Server+ (or equivalent)

VMware

Cloud, Cloud+

Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent SQL Server/Database certification.

None of the above

13

Are you a Washington State resident or willing to relocate to WA? Yes

No

14

The application process requires that you include at least 3 professional references. Have you attached the required professional references? Yes, I have included 3 professional references in my application.

No

Required Question