Salary : $94,620.00 - $127,248.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: ITD_ITSAS_#1164_2026
Department: Washington State Patrol
Division: Information Technology Division
Opening Date: 07/17/2026
Closing Date: 7/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
DescriptionAbout the Agency & Division:The WSP actively supports
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in the workplace, and is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. The WSP strives to create and foster an inclusive culture inspiring everyone to be their authentic selves, speak openly, and be courageous. The WSP continues to focus on equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices and policies through innovative recruitment and retention solutions. Partnering with our communities helps the WSP provide the best in public safety services now and into the future.
The
Information Technology Division (ITD) exists to leverage technology to enhance and sustain business processes, public safety infrastructure, and statewide emergency communications to facilitate the accomplishment of all agency goals.
DutiesA System Administrator Senior position is responsible for all facets of IT infrastructure support. This ensures all hardware systems, cloud systems and SaaS/PaaS systems are always fully functional. System Administration employees are also tasked with some Application administration duties for enterprise level systems.
This particular position is responsible for the implementation and administration of the agency's secure file transfer system, cluster and Virtual Machine (VM) systems and the planning and support of general server infrastructure in multiple data centers and fourteen offices throughout Washington State. This support includes operational maintenance and health assessment of the systems, resolution of work order requests, patching, upgrading, configuration and change management, documentation, service mapping, hygiene assurance, threat assessment, and capacity planning. The position utilizes a client/server-based technical skillset and utilizes expertise to ensure systems continue to efficiently, securely, and robustly meet and exceed the needs of the agency now and in the future.
Our new teammate will be able to:- Performs duties of a Senior System Administrator.
- Install and connect enterprise hardware and related infrastructure.
- Set up and configure cloud systems.
- Provision core server infrastructure supports components.
- Provision infrastructure servers.
- Provision Hyper-V Replica workload instances.
- Deploy server hardware driver and firmware updates on a scheduled basis to ensure enterprise-wise consistency.
- Decommission retired systems and prepare any hardware for surplus or destruction.
- Troubleshoot and problem solve system issues when necessary.
- Participate in the installation and capture of physical server hardware images.
- Review and update hardware elevations, connectivity diagrams, and equipment tracking sheets.
- Actively assess the health, performance, and security postures of agency systems and implement enhancements and corrective actions as necessary to ensure maximum overall system integrity and availability.
- Plans, implements, administers, troubleshoots, and enhances the agency's.
- Globalscape Enhanced File Transfer (EFT) system.
- Computer Imaging activities.
- Azure Cloud Administration and other efforts.
- In-Car Digital Video System.
- Actively assess the health, performance, and security postures of the system and implement enhancements and corrective actions as necessary to ensure maximum overall system integrity and availability.
- Provision system resources.
- Troubleshoot and remediate reported issues as the highest level of customer support escalation.
- Implement system configuration changes to satisfy customer needs and ensure system reliability.
- Install application updates, upgrades, patches, cumulative service releases, etc.
- Create and maintain Windows install images.
- Participate in "cloud" efforts and other activities as requested.
- Provision remote locations with system servers, racks, and other equipment as necessary to provide support to WSP employees in those locations.
- Troubleshoot and remediate reported issues as the highest level of customer support escalation.
- Work with hardware and application vendors to resolve issues when needed.
- Implement system configuration changes to satisfy customer needs and ensure system reliability.
Qualifications Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field of IT engineering.
- Work experience in an Enterprise, Military or DOD IT operations field may be substituted for education year for year.
- 4 to 5 years' experience at the senior level (normally attained after a total of 12 to 15 years) as an IT professional in an organization supporting 24x7 critical systems.
- Demonstrated 4-5 years of senior-level experience with the following technologies:
- Windows Server 2019 and newer server operating systems
- Windows Hyper-V
- Hyperconverged Clusters
- Windows 11 and newer client operating systems
- IP networking includes routing, switching, and a thorough understanding of popular IP protocols
- Windows PowerShell
- Windows Admin Console
- Microsoft System Center suite
The full position description is available upon request.Why work for the Washington State Patrol?- A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
- An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
- Continuous growth and development opportunities.
- Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
- Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01.
- Qualification for the .
The Washington State Patrol does not provide immigration sponsorship; therefore, applicants must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship. Supplemental InformationNOTE: This is not a full-time telework position. Candidates must be able and willing to work in the office and commute to A hybrid work schedule may be available after training and/or probationary period has been successfully completed.
Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded. Please
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Please contact Aleesha Brown at or via e-mail at Check us out on: WSP's Website | Facebook| Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedInMore 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 BenefitsEmployees 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 CompensationState 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 SecurityAll 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 ForgivenessIf 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 LeaveWashington 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 LeaveLeave 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
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2250-1 No additional point value is given for questions 1-3. Have you ever worked for the Washington State Patrol (WSP)?
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2250-2 If you answered "yes" to question #1, what month/year were you last employed with WSP?
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2250-3 If you answered "yes" to question #1, what district/division were you assigned to prior to separation from WSP?
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+WSP-PBE01 - The Washington State Patrol has strict hiring standards for all employees within our agency. Carefully review questions 5 - 23 and respond honestly. If you are selected to move forward in the hiring process, you will be required to respond to these questions during a polygraph test. UNTRUTHFUL RESPONSES WILL RESULT IN YOUR PERMANENT DISQUALIFICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH OUR AGENCY. "POSSESSION" is defined as having actual physical control of any illegal (non-prescribed) drug for personal use with the intent to commit a crime. "USE" is defined as trying, testing, or experimenting - which includes but is not limited to - tasting, smoking, injecting, absorbing, sniffing, or inhaling. Do you understand the importance of answering these questions honestly AND that untruthful responses will permanently disqualify you from employment with our agency?
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+WSP-PBE02 - For the questions related to past drug use, definitions of illegal Schedule 1-5 drugs are listed here for your reference: Schedule I (RCW 69.50.204) - Examples could include: Codeine, Heroin, Morphine, Ecstasy, LSD, Peyote, GHB, Methaqualone, Cannabis, etc.Schedule II (RCW 69.50.206) - Examples could include: Opium, Cocaine, Codeine, Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, Methadone, Methamphetamine, Amphetamine, Depressants, Hallucinogenic substances, etc. Schedule III (RCW 69.50.208) - Examples could include: Stimulants, Depressants, Hallucinogens, Ketamine, Anabolic steroids, Hallucinogenic substances, etc. Schedule IV (RCW 69.50.210) - Examples could include: Barbital, Diazepam, Fludiazepam, Halazepam, Lorazepam, Phenobarbital, etc. Schedule V (RCW 69.50.212). Have you possessed or used any non-prescribed Schedule 1-5 drugs (except for Cannabis) over five (5) times combined within the last 10 years? This also applies to synthetic versions of these drugs.
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+WSP-PBE03 - Have you possessed or used any non-prescribed Schedule 1-5 drugs (except for Cannabis) in the last three (3) years? This also applies to synthetic versions of these drugs.
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+WSP-PBE05 - Have you been convicted of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the last 10 years?
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+WSP-PBE06 - Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor involving DUI more than once?
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+WSP-PBE07 - Have you ever injected any non-prescribed illegal drugs?
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+WSP-PBE08 - Have you ever knowingly trafficked, sold, offered to sell, or transported for sale any illegal drugs after age 13?
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+WSP-PBE09 - Have you ever possessed or used any non-prescribed Schedule 1-5 drugs (except Cannabis) after submitting any law enforcement application?
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+WSP-PBE10 - Have you ever possessed or used Heroin or its derivatives?
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+WSP-PBE11 - Have you ever used or illegally possessed any non-prescribed Schedule 1-5 drugs while employed by a law enforcement agency (this includes military law enforcement)?
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+WSP-PBE12 - For the following questions, the term "conviction" refers to any disposition adverse to you. A decision not to prosecute, a dismissal, or acquittal will not be considered a conviction for the purpose of these questions; however, a dismissal received after a period of probation, suspension, or deferral of prosecution or sentence will be considered a conviction for the purposes of these questions. Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
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+WSP-PBE13 - Have you intentionally inhaled (huffed) any aerosol or substance (nitrous oxide, whippets, paint, glue, DXM, etc.) in the last three (3) years?
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+WSP-PBE14 - Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor involving the use or possession of firearms in the commission of a crime, crimes of violence (i.e., domestic violence, assault, sex crimes, etc.), or controlled substances?
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+WSP-PBE15 - Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor in the last three (3) years?
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+WSP-PBE16 - Have you been convicted of a misdemeanor (other than those listed in PBE14) OVER the age of 21?
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+WSP-PBE17 - Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor UNDER the age of 21?
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+WSP-PBE18 - Have you been convicted of more than two (2) major moving violations (Reckless Driving, Negligent Driving 2nd Degree, etc.) in the last five years?
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+WSP-PBE19 - Have you ever been convicted of a crime or had a charge reduced or dismissed for any reason?
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+WSP-PBE20 - If you answered Yes to one or more questions listed in #5 through #22, you MUST provide detailed information (including dates) for each situation. NOT PROVIDING AN EXPLANATION FOR EACH YES ANSWER WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. If you marked No to each of these questions please type -Does not apply-.
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+WSP - Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
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+WSP - Will you now or in the future require 'sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit?For purposes of this question "sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit" means "an H-IB visa petition, an 0-1 visa petition, an E-3 visa petition, TN status and 'job flexibility benefits' (also known as 1-140 portability or Adjustment of Status portability) for long-delayed adjustment of status applications that have been pending for 180 days or longer." (please contact us at the email address on the bottom of this job posting if you are uncertain whether you may need immigration sponsorship or desire clarification.)
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+WSP - Do you posses a valid, unrestricted Washington state driver's license or can you obtain one within 30 days of employment?
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+WSP - Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
- Completion of a Business Analysis Certification Program.
- Associates Degree.
- Bachelor's Degree or higher.
- None of the above.
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Which of the following describes your experience in an Enterprise, Military or DOD IT operations?
- I have LESS THAN 1 year of this experience.
- I have MORE THAN 1 year of this experience.
- I have 2 years of this experience.
- I have 3 years of this experience.
- I have 4 years of this experience.
- I have 5 years of this experience.
- I have 6 years or more of this experience.
- I do not have this experience.
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Which of the following best describes your experience with IT professional in an enterprise organization supporting 24x7 critical systems?
- I have less than 1 year of this experience.
- I have at least 1 year of this experience.
- I have 2 years of this experience.
- I have 3 years of this experience.
- I have 4 years of this experience.
- I have 5 or more years of this experience.
- I do not have this experience.
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Which of the following best describes your experience with the following technologies? Windows Server 2008 R2 and newer server operating systems Windows 10 and newer client operating systems IP networking including routing, switching, and a thorough understanding of popular IP protocols Windows PowerShell
- I have less than 1 year of this experience.
- I have at least 1 year of this experience.
- I have 2 year of this experience.
- I have 3 years of this experience.
- I have 4 years of this experience.
- I have 5 years or MORE of this experience.
- No experience
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+WSP - Where did you learn of this opportunity?
- WSP Recruiter/Event
- Family/Friend works for WSP
- WSP Website
- Hiring event/workshop
- JBLM Event
- Social Media
- VERG Meeting
- Indeed
- ZipRecruiter
- Careers.wa.gov
- Statewide Distribution List
- Email Broadcast
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