DSHS FTAA DIT IT System Administration Senior Specialist

DSHS FTAA DIT IT

System Administration Senior Specialist State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services - 3.4 Seattle, WA Job Details Full-time $92,760 - $124,751 a year 21 hours ago Qualifications Data center experience Data storage Full Job Description Description

DSHS FTAA DIT - IT

System Administration Senior Specialist Join our team as an IT System Administration Senior Specialist with the Division of Information Technology (DIT) in Seattle, where you will play a key role in supporting and advancing the technology infrastructure that powers critical services across DSHS. In this senior-level position, you will help manage and maintain systems, servers, datacenter operations, networking, and Cloud environments while ensuring the security, availability, and integrity of agency data and applications. You will serve as a technical leader and escalation resource for IT staff, support innovative Cloud and infrastructure initiatives, and help guide the management of mission-critical systems that enable DSHS to fulfill its mission of partnering with people to access support, care, and resources. Some of what you'll do: Administer and support complex infrastructure across on-premises and Cloud environments, ensuring high availability, security, integrity, and performance of mission-critical systems. Implement and maintain enterprise servers, virtualization platforms, networking, storage, backup, and Cloud-based infrastructure solutions. Research and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and best practices to improve infrastructure reliability, scalability, automation, and operational efficiency. Gather business and technical requirements, develop strategic plans, and implement solutions aligned with agency technology standards and operational goals. Lead technical initiatives involving system integration, testing, deployment, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management for enterprise applications and infrastructure. Provide advanced technical expertise to identify risks, resolve complex infrastructure issues, and recommend innovative solutions supporting agency operations and data protection. Collaborate with business partners, IT teams, vendors, and leadership to develop policies, procedures, standards, and strategies for enterprise and Cloud-based solutions. Serve as a senior technical resource and escalation point by mentoring staff, providing technical direction, and supporting decision-making on complex infrastructure projects and issues. Develop documentation, presentations, and training materials while promoting knowledge sharing, process improvement, and adoption of new technologies across the organization. Desired skills, knowledge, and abilities: Strong knowledge of enterprise systems administration, Cloud computing, infrastructure operations, networking, and systems management best practices. Experience supporting and troubleshooting servers, workstations, peripherals, software, and enterprise technology environments. Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, mentoring, and team-building skills within a fast-paced IT environment. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under pressure. Experience presenting recommendations, influencing decisions, and driving adoption of new technologies and process improvements. Self-motivated with strong business acumen, sound judgment, negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently while delivering results. Who should apply? We are searching for professionals who meet one of the following qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a closely related field and seven years of professional IT experience performing duties related to designing, managing, operating, and maintaining enterprise servers, backup solutions, storage systems, datacenter infrastructure, networking, development, scripting, and automation. OR An Associate's degree in Information Technology or a closely related field and nine years of professional IT experience performing duties related to designing, managing, operating, and maintaining enterprise servers, backup solutions, storage systems, datacenter infrastructure, networking, development, scripting, and automation. OR Eleven years of professional IT experience in areas such as IT consultation, systems administration, infrastructure support, troubleshooting and problem resolution, systems analysis, application support, database support, programming, or enterprise systems design and maintenance.

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Work schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use. Ready to start a rewarding career? Apply today! Along with your application, please include: An updated resume Three professional references with contact information Questions? Please reach out to DSHS Recruiter Ricky Luna at and reference job number #03859. The Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security. Supplemental Information Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security