L&I IT System Administration - Senior/Specialist
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Washington State Department of Labor & Industries Information Technology Division is seeking a Domain System Administrator to support the agency's Active Directory, Entra ID and IAM infrastructure for 24/7 operations in a hybrid environment.
The role requires deep expertise in AD, IAM, scripting, and enterprise IT solutions, with mentoring responsibilities for entry and journey-level System Administrators. Hybrid work and strong collaboration with WaTech are expected.
Qualifications
- Ten years of professional IT system administration experience.
- Experience with enterprise AD, Entra ID, DNS, DHCP, and GPO management.
- Experience with identity and access management and security practices.
- Ability to mentor and lead junior staff in a fast-paced IT environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and administer enterprise AD and IAM infrastructure.
- Configure and manage Entra ID and Group Policy across domains.
- Provide staff leadership and mentorship within the NetOps unit.
- Collaborate with WaTech and L&I teams on security, governance, and data retention requirements.
- Plan and implement enterprise IT solutions aligned with agency goals.
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- American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
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
Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working! Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability
The 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.
As 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.
- 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!
- 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
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
- 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.
At 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.
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Prior 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.
- 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 by the Washington 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.
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.
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to your 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
L&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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 non‑overtime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
Part‑time employees ...
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.
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 non‑overtime hours in the 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‑rate 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.
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
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.
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
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