Operational Technology - Electronic Technician

Port of Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Holidays

Pension/Retirement Plans

Hybrid work options

Job summary

The Port of Seattle is seeking an Electronic Technician to manage and protect critical OT and IT systems across aviation operations. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a diverse set of networks, CCTV, access control, and server infrastructure in a demanding 24/7 environment.

You will collaborate with ICT and Security teams, vendors, unions, and airport stakeholders to ensure safe, secure, and reliable operations with strong attention to equity and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in electronic OT and/or computer systems focusing on troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and/or security.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Experience with CCTV/Video Management Systems and access control is a plus.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 environment with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer a diverse OT environment including aviation and passenger operations, security systems, and core networking infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and repair systems to minimize downtime and restore operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance, software configuration, patch management, and information security controls.
• Coordinate with ICT, Information Security, vendors, unions, airlines, and airport users.

Skills

Troubleshooting OT

Maintenance

Security

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

CCTV/VMS

Access Control Systems

Job description

Some of what you'll be doing:

This role places you at the forefront of hands‑on electronics, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and networking. From deploying virtual machines and configuring network switches to servicing mission‑critical airfield sensors, you’ll be tackling work that keeps aircraft moving, passengers flowing, and SEA operating safely, securely, and flawlessly.

As an Electronic Technician you will keep critical operational technology (OT) at SEA running safely, securely, and reliably. You will also perform diagnostic troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance while supporting the configuration and infrastructure that directly enables aviation operations, passenger processing, and airport security in a 24/7 environment.

• You will maintain and administer a diverse operational technology environment including aviation and passenger operations (FIDS, A‑VDGS/Safedock, CUPPS/CUSS, biometric exit systems, baggage sortation interfaces), security and life safety systems (access control, CCTV/VMS, PIDS, P25 simulcast radio/DAS), facility and revenue systems (automated parking guidance, parking revenue control, SCADA), and core networking and computer infrastructure (routers, switches, VLANs, servers, Windows/Linux VMs, SQL databases, UPS).

• You will troubleshoot and repair systems, including rapidly diagnosing and resolving issues where field hardware, operating systems, and network communication intersect to minimize downtime and restore airport operations.

• You will maintain and secure systems, including executing preventative maintenance, perform software configurations, deploy network patching, and oversee information security controls across OT systems in alignment with Port standards.

• You will coordinate effectively with Port Information Communication and Technology (ICT) and Information Security departments, external vendors, other skilled trade unions, airlines, airport tenants, and the traveling public.

Who you are:

• Experienced – You have five (5) years of experience in electronic, operational technology (OT) and/or computer systems focused on troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and/or security.

• Desired – We hope you have an associate’s degree. We also hope you have experience in complex computer-managed electronic systems and/or experience with CCTV System, Video Management Systems, Access Control System, transportation and/or Tolling Infrastructure.

• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.

• Technical – You have the capability to troubleshoot, repair, maintain and secure complex networked electronic and computer systems under stringent time constraints.

• Problem Solving – You have advanced skills in diagnosing and resolving critical electronic system failures, ensuring rapid and effective restoration of services.

• Communication – You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, effectively engaging with airport personnel and the public. You can clearly understand and convey complex technical concepts and work confidently with technical documentation and drawings.

• Teamwork – You have a strong collaborative approach, readily supporting teammates when needed, while also being fully capable of working independently to complete tasks effectively.

What else you need to know:

• Work Schedule – You may be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. The work schedule includes day, swing, and graveyard shifts. You will also be required to be a primary responder to trouble calls during shift. You may be required to work during emergencies.

• Work Environment – You will work indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions. You will be exposed to areas of high noise, various hazardous materials, work at heights, inside dusty/dirty environments, in confined spaces, required to walk long distances, climb ladders, and/or lift items up to 30 pounds, and perform work throughout terminal concourses, baggage areas, industrial spaces and airfield environments.

• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.

• Overtime Eligible – You are eligible for overtime pay in this role.

• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance. In this role, you will be required to access Port of Seattle Police Department equipment, office locations, systems and/or vehicles. In compliance with Federal and State laws as the successful candidate, you will be required to pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) criminal history background check. You will also be required to obtain a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Customs Seal within 30 days of hire.

• Union Representation – This position is represented by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union, Local 46.

• Probationary Period – Probationary employees must work an equivalent to eight (8) months of continuous full-time work. The probationary employee will be recognized as having attained Seniority status upon the successful completion of their probationary period. The probationary period may be extended by management, in consultation with the Union, based on the documented performance review completed by the supervisor, not to exceed a total of twelve (12) months worked.

• Pay – Probationary rate $64.67. Once probation is completed, rate of pay will be $71.86.

Why you'll love it here:

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “Collective Bargaining Agreement” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.

• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.

• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.

• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.

• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare your future after the Port.

• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.

• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.

• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.

• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.

• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.

• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Why the Port of Seattle:

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here.

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic development and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.