IT System Administration - Senior/Specialist

Washington State Department of Transportation; Olympia (WA); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 127.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Washington State Patrol's Information Technology Division is seeking an expert-level System Administrator to oversee CAD and P1 Mobile environments, ensuring system integrity and availability. The role involves liaison with Motorola, hardware maintenance, and enforcing CJIS/OCIO security standards across the agency’s critical IT systems.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in IT and substantial senior-level experience in government or law enforcement IT operations, with strong focus on

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology (or closely related field).
• 5 Years' experience as an expert-level system administrator (normally attained after 13 to 14 years).
• OR 8 to 10 years of experience in the industry standards for Law Enforcement Communications, its Operations, Structure and Maintenance.

Responsabilidades

• Assess health, performance, and security postures of CAD, P1 Mobile, and other systems and implement enhancements and corrective actions as necessary to ensure maximum overall system integrity and availability.
• Act as the agency liaison with Motorola (CAD and P1 Mobile vendor).
• Maintain the Motorola Systems and deploy server hardware driver and firmware updates on a scheduled basis to ensure enterprise-wide consistency.
• Ensure compliance with federal CJIS and State OCIO security standards by reviewing gap analysis reports and implementing corrective actions.

Conocimientos

Expert-level system administrator

Educación

Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology

Descripción del empleo

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

Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Job Number: ITD_ITSAS_#1654_2026

Department: Washington State Patrol

Division: Information Technology Division

Opening Date: 10/19/2026

Closing Date: 11/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants: 200

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

About the Agency & Division

The Washington State Patrol is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to foster an environment in which everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, communicate openly, and act with courage. The WSP is dedicated to promoting fair and equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices through innovative recruitment and retention strategies.

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.

Duties

This position also supports NICE (Distributed Radio Recorder System), Premier One Mobile (P1 Mobile) (which is an in-vehicle CAD application that provides secure communication with dispatch and other department vehicles as well as direct access to national and local law enforcement databases and other electronic information services), CAD GIS (Geographic Information System) data, and various external systems specific to Communications (e.g. Rapid Responder, JIS-Link, JBRS, etc.). These applications are used by the Communications Officers, other WSP users (such as CVEO, Uniform and non-uniform troopers) , and 18 outside agencies (such as Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Natural Resources and Department of Transportation).

Our New Teammate Will Be Able To

• This position must operate at the expert level to ensure the officers and public safety.
• Actively assess the health, performance, and security postures of agency CAD, P1 Mobile, and other systems and implement enhancements and corrective actions as necessary to ensure maximum overall system integrity and availability.
• Act as the agency liaison with Motorola (CAD and P1 Mobile vendor)
• Maintain the Motorola Systems and deploy server hardware driver and firmware updates on a scheduled basis to ensure enterprise-wise consistency.
• As the SME (Subject Matter Expert) effectively determines and recommends the best solutions to resolve any technical or business issues related to the systems being managers.
• Ensure compliance with federal Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) and State of Washington Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) security standards by reviewing gap analysis reports as distributed by the WSP Chief information Security Officer (CISO) and implementing corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit IT Technology Design Reviews.
• Technical Architecture Committee
• Provide expert level security advice to the CISO for new and existing systems.
• Security Reviews of new technology.
• This position is the highest technical authority and system administrator subject matter expert position with the primary responsibility for Systems and Server Production and Quality Management for the technologies and infrastructure used by CAD related systems.
• Prepare and submit IT Technology Design Reviews to ITD's project management as needed in support of the technology strategy of WSP.
• Report to the Technical Architecture Committee as needed to establish the implementation of new standards in office automation and data processing.
• Maintain the ability to work with Communications Division personnel to troubleshoot technical issues as they relate to CAD.
• Maintain availability to provide troubleshooting.
• Manage, control, and work with the CAD vendor to make necessary changes as a result of findings, issues, or errors.
• This position is also responsible for the proper testing of fail-over operation during disaster recovery which must be tested annually.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Technology (or closely related field)
  • Working experience in an IT operations field may be substituted for education year for year, but not concurrent with the following.
• 5 Years' experience as an expert-level system administrator (normally attained after 13 to 14 years).
• OR 8 to 10 years of experience in the industry standards for Law Enforcement Communications, its Operations, Structure and Maintenance.

Equity Competencies

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

The Washington State Patrol does not provide immigration sponsorship; therefore, applicants must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

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 .

Supplemental Information

NOTE: 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.

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