Salary : $94,620.00 - $127,248.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-08211
Department: Dept. of Labor & Industries
Division: Information Technology - Enterprise Computing & Support Services
Opening Date: 10/08/2026
Closing Date: 10/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step
DescriptionOur 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 Administration - Senior/Specialist!
About the Division and UnitThe 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 Network Infrastructure & Operation (NetOps) unit is responsible for ensuring the L&I network, servers, storage and backups, both virtual and physical are always available and run at their highest efficiency.
About the RoleAs the Domain System Administrator, this role works as part of a team of System Administrators, applying advanced technical knowledge to support all L&I's Active Directory infrastructure and all servers which require 24/7 operation.
This position serves as the expert technical lead for L&I's network servers and critical systems infrastructure, including Enterprise Active Directory, Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), Group Policy, and other Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms. IT provides expert-level leadership on highly complex, mission-critical, agency-wide systems, including identity management infrastructure, servers, and related services.
As an expert-level technician, you will perform complex work supporting L&I's IAM environment, including Enterprise Active Directory, Entra ID, Group Policy, and server operating systems. You will partner with IT and business staff to plan and implement solutions, maintain and troubleshoot systems, and develop scripts and workflows to automate processes.
This role requires advanced knowledge and skills and the ability to work independently on assignments at every level of complexity. As a technical lead, you will also mentor and support entry and journey-level System Administrators in the NetOps unit, along with other professionals across the IT division.
DutiesSome of what you'll do:
- Enterprise Active Directory Domain Services, including:
- Provide guidance and leadership to maintain proper operation, maintenance, support, and administration of agency-wide mission-critical and highly complex AD Domain Services, including but not limited to DNS, DHCP, and GPO management.
- Provide technical direction of team assignments and operational projects.
- Provide staff development by instructing and mentoring team members.
- Review proposed changes for technical accuracy.
- Systems Engineering, including:
- Working with Infrastructure Architects, providing enterprise architecture guidance, support, and coordination to customers and IT project teams on projects that impact agency-wide, interagency, and statewide IT systems.
- Engineering applications and processes for new and existing environments
- Provide enterprise architecture guidance, support and coordination to customers and IT project teams for projects
- Analyze, design and implement enterprise-wide IT solutions that align with the organization's structure, goals and systems
- Use creative problem solving to find solutions to challenges throughout the lifecycle of an IT system
- Works closely with WaTech staff and L&I teams, including but not limited to the Infrastructure, Security, Architecture and Information Governance teams, to ensure business needs such as data governance, public records requests, and data retention requirements are met.
- Identity and Access Management, including:
- Monitor, administer, configure, implement and maintain Domain Services in all domains, such as AD, Entra ID, DNS, DHCP, PKI, etc.
- Perform operational tasks as a Domain Administrator.
- Monitor and remediate alerts related to Domain Controllers.
- Verify servers and workstations are in the correct OU, correct anomalies.
- Verify Domain Controllers are patched.
- Create/update/delete DNS entries.
- Primary DC/AD escalation point for Service Desk.
- Perform Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) and Azure Enterprise Application Implementations.
- Systems Administration, including:
- Provide expert-level technical administration for coordination, installation, and promotion of agency-wide mission critical systems.
- Administer and support L&I's computing environment, ensuring adherence to security and standards.
- Performs analysis and monitoring to ensure all Identity and Access Management systems stay current with all patches released by the vendor to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with technical leads and subject matter experts to ensure planning and implementation of changes, including new applications, upgrades, critical updates, processes and procedures to existing architecture.
And much more!
QualificationsRequired:- Ten (10) years of qualifying professional System Administration IT experience working full-time within a professional IT environment. Qualifying professional IT experience includes the following:
- Installing and supporting servers, applications, in an enterprise network environment.
- Identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving complicated network and application issues.
NOTE: Education may substitute for IT experience up to
four (4) years for a bachelor's degree and up to
two (2) years for an associate's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a closely related field
Required Competencies- Theability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Desired:- Experience in creating, modifying, and troubleshooting scripts and workflows.
- Experience with Azure cloud environment.
- Vendor certifications in specific technologies including, but not limited to, Microsoft Certifications.
Supplemental InformationThings You Need to KnowAt 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.
Remote work from a state outside of WA requires approval.
To receive more information on opportunities at L&I sign up for GovDelivery and select L&I job alerts.Application processTo be considered for this opportunity, you must submit a completed online application including work history and professional references.
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, 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, experience or work history. 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 NoticePrior 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 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 PreferenceApplicants 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 EmployerL&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. People 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 InformationIf you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact the 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 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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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?
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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
The application process requires that you submit a completed work history and three (3) professional references. Please indicate if you have completed the required work history and professional references.
- Yes, I have completed the work history portion of my application and have included 3 professional references.
- No
06
Are you a Washington State resident or willing to relocate to WA?
- Yes, I am a WA State resident or am willing to relocate to WA.
- No
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What is your highest level of completed education in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, 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
08
How many years of professional experience do you have designing, implementing, and supporting identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions in an enterprise network environment (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID/Azure AD, hybrid 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
09
List the roles in your work history where you gained the enterprise IAM experience indicated in the previous question. Please briefly describe your specific responsibilities handling identity lifecycles, directories, or access controls in those roles. If you don't have this experience, please indicate "N/A"
10
How many years of professional experience do you have identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving complex authentication, authorization, and federation issues (e.g. SAML, Oauth, OIDC, Kerberos, conditional access policies)?
- 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
11
List the roles in your work history where you earned the advanced troubleshooting experience you marked in the previous question. Describe a complex identify or authentication issue you resolved. If you don't have this experience, please indicate "N/A"
12
Do you have experience in creating, modifying, and troubleshooting scripts and workflows?
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Which best describes your hands-on technical experience with Microsoft Azure cloud environments and Microsoft Entra ID?
- No experience
- I have used the Azure/Entra portal to manage basic user accounts, groups, or minor license assignments.
- I have managed standard Azure IAM resources (e.g., role-based access control (RBAC), basic directory synchronization) with guidance from a senior architect.
- I have independently deployed, secured, and supported enterprise production workloads in Entra ID, including Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
- I have architected, led, or migrated complex enterprise environments to Microsoft Entra ID, including designing hybrid identity architectures (Entra Connect/Cloud Sync), B2B/B2C strategies, and advanced Identity Governance.
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Which statement best describes your experience as a technical lead or subject matter expert (SME) in identity security?
- No technical lead or mentoring experience.
- I have informally helped or trained colleagues on basic identity management tasks.
- I have regularly mentored entry or journey level system administrators and reviewed their security/access configurations.
- I have directed the technical work of a team on operational IAM deployments and validated that access permissions and security policies were applied accurately.
- I have served as the designated enterprise Technical Lead/SME for Identity and Access Management, including reviewing complex tenant-wide changes, responding to security audits, and advising enterprise architects and executive management.
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