Salary : $94,620.00 - $127,248.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Other, WA
Job Type: Agency Internal - Permanent
Job Number: 2026-06006
Department: Employment Security Department
Division: Information Technology Services Division
Opening Date: 07/31/2026
Closing Date: 8/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionThis opportunity is open to internal ESD employees onlyThe ideal candidate is an experienced enterprise systems engineer with deep expertise in Microsoft endpoint management, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and systems administration within a large, complex IT environment. They possess exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills, thrive in managing enterprise infrastructure and security solutions, and are skilled at planning, implementing, and maintaining mission-critical technologies. The successful candidate communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, develops technical standards and automation solutions, mentors colleagues, and is committed to delivering secure, reliable, and efficient technology services that support ESD's mission and statewide business operations.
This position is member of the Desktop Engineer unit within ITSD, which is integral to the successful administration of the claimant and employer services within ESD by supporting the development and implementation of the improvements to the agency's software development lifecycle, and high profile initiatives that impact significant an fundamental services, such as collecting taxes from employers for unemployment insurance, distribution of unemployment insurance benefits, and providing WorkSource (job search) services to Washingtonians who are transitioning to their next careers.
Duties- Engineer, implement, administer, and maintain enterprise endpoint infrastructure, including Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), Intune, Active Directory, Azure, Windows Defender Firewall, disk encryption, and Microsoft 365 technologies to ensure secure, reliable, and compliant desktop services.
- Manage enterprise cybersecurity operations by deploying vulnerability patches, monitoring endpoint compliance, responding to security incidents, mitigating risks, and ensuring systems align with agency security policies and industry best practices.
- Provide advanced technical leadership and serve as the highest level of escalation for complex enterprise system issues by diagnosing root causes, coordinating with vendors and cross-functional IT teams, and implementing sustainable technical solutions.
- Develop, document, and continuously improve enterprise configuration standards, operational procedures, automation processes, change management practices, and technical training materials that promote consistency, efficiency, and service quality.
- Lead the planning, testing, deployment, and ongoing support of enterprise software, operating system updates, cloud services, endpoint configurations, and infrastructure enhancements while minimizing operational risk and maintaining business continuity.
- Monitor enterprise system performance, advise leadership on technology improvements, support incident response and after-hours operations, and collaborate with internal customers and technical teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing IT services supporting critical statewide programs.
To request a detailed position description, click here QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Option 1: 10 years of IT experience performing position specific duties in the following disciplines: Enterprise level management of MS Windows operating systems, MS Active Directory, and similar systems management tools, SMS/MECM, imaging automation, local application virtualization, end-point protection suites, GPO/GPP, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365.
Option 2: Associate's degree in information technology or closed related field and eight years of experience performing position specific duties in the following disciplines: Enterprise level management of MS Windows operating systems, MS Active Directory, and similar systems management tools, SMS/MECM, imaging automation, local application virtualization, end-point protection suites, GPO/GPP, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365.
Option 3: Bachelor's degree in information technology or closed related field and six years of experience performing position specific duties in the following disciplines: Enterprise level management of MS Windows operating systems, MS Active Directory, and similar systems management tools, SMS/MECM, imaging automation, local application virtualization, end-point protection suites, GPO/GPP, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365.
Option 4: A combination of education and experience.
ANDThree (3) years of consultative, administrative working in IT System Administration.
Three (3) years working in a large and complex IT Enterprise environment.
Required Equity Competencies:- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Required experience includes:- Accountability: Accept personal responsibility for work and actions.
- Communication Effectiveness: Effectively convey ideas and information.
- Critical Thinking: Use purposeful and reflective judgment to process, analyze, interpret, explain, evaluate, illustrate, and compare information.
- Customer Service: Commit to providing value-added services to external and internal customers.
- Inclusiveness: Actively contribute to a work environment that embraces diversity and uses diverse perspectives to help achieve organizational goals.
- Interpersonal abilities: The ability to relate to your co-workers, mitigate conflict, and inspire others to participate.
- Security: Preserve the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ESD systems and data in accordance with the policies, procedures, and best practices established and maintained by the ESD information security team. Immediately report any Security event, incident, or breach in reporting.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:- Must be able to pass an Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Paid Family Medical and Leave (PFML) claim and fraud check.
Please submit only the required documents as noted below and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy. Additionally, we ask that you not include photographs or external links within your documents. Any documents uploaded through this platform will be securely transmitted electronically to support application review.Please submit your Cover Letter and Resume with your Online Application through the "Add Attachments" field. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields, or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see attachments" may be considered incomplete.
Supplemental InformationOur drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others, and are at the core of who we are. We value Access, Love, Belonging, Equity, and Stewardship. We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value, and trust, our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self.
Opportunity for AllWe strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
If you are a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact or at or the , prior to the position closing. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact or or toll free , Washington Relay 711.
This recruitment may be used to fill additional agency-wide positions in accordance with Article 4 of the WFSE Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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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Which of the following options best describes how you meet the qualifications for this position:
- 10 years of IT experience performing position specific duties in the following disciplines: Enterprise level management of MS Windows operating systems, MS Active Directory, and similar systems management tools, SMS/MECM, imaging automation, local application virtualization, end-point protection suites, GPO/GPP, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365.
- Associate's degree in information technology or closed related field and eight years of experience performing position specific duties in the following disciplines: Enterprise level management of MS Windows operating systems, MS Active Directory, and similar systems management tools, SMS/MECM, imaging automation, local application virtualization, end-point protection suites, GPO/GPP, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365.
- Bachelor's degree in information technology or closed related field and six years of experience performing position specific duties in the following disciplines: Enterprise level management of MS Windows operating systems, MS Active Directory, and similar systems management tools, SMS/MECM, imaging automation, local application virtualization, end-point protection suites, GPO/GPP, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365.
- A combination of education and experience.
- None of the above
02
Do you have three (3) years of consultative, administrative working in IT System Administration.
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3. Do you have three (3) years working in a large and complex IT Enterprise environment.
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For each of the required competencies listed below, provide a brief explanation of how you have demonstrated that competency in your previous roles. You must address each competency in the list below. If you do not possess a competency, state that clearly. Your application will be evaluated based on your responses to all competencies.The required competencies are: Accountability: Accept personal responsibility for work and actions. Communication Effectiveness: Effectively convey ideas and information. Critical Thinking: Use purposeful and reflective judgment to process, analyze, interpret, explain, evaluate, illustrate, and compare information. Customer Service: Commit to providing value-added services to external and internal customers. Inclusiveness: Actively contribute to a work environment that embraces diversity and uses diverse perspectives to help achieve organizational goals. Interpersonal abilities: The ability to relate to your co-workers, mitigate conflict, and inspire others to participate. Security: Preserve the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of ESD systems and data in accordance with the policies, procedures, and best practices established and maintained by the ESD information security team. Immediately report any Security event, incident, or breach in reporting.
05
Please select all options that reflect your demonstrated values:
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
- None of the above
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Please briefly describe your experience with endpoint management, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and systems administration.
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ESD How did you hear about this opportunity?
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- WorkSource Center or Website (WorkSourceWA.com)
- Washington State Employee Referral
- ESD Employee Referral
- Employment Security Department's job web page: ;/li>
- Monster
- College/university career fair or website
- LinkedIn
- Facebook
- VERG
- Craigslist
- CareerBuilder
- Diversity Jobs
- Handshake
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