Windows Server Engineer

Port of Seattle • SeaTac, WA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Windows Server Engineer, you will plan, implement, support, administer, and maintain the Port’s Windows server infrastructure, and contribute to its architecture. This infrastructure includes servers, storage, backups, Microsoft core services, and ancillary technologies. You will provide daily operations and support for physical and virtual Windows servers, proprietary non-Windows platforms, and third-party software solutions. You will handle Tier 2 and Tier 3 escalations involving server infrastructure and provide operational support for the Port’s private cloud (vSphere) and public cloud (Azure, Defender XDR, and Entra ID).

You will participate in and execute security and preparedness compliance mandates, audits, and incident response, and help develop standards and processes that meet security goals while minimizing operational downtime. You will assist project teams with ICT infrastructure and application projects, maintain technical documentation, and participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation as the primary contact for after-hours server infrastructure incidents.

The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 40 hours per week, with some flexibility in start and end times. Assigned shifts may include weekends and holidays, and emergency work may be required. The work is hybrid/in-office at management’s discretion. Employees must establish and maintain Washington State residency; telework, if applicable, must be performed in Washington State. The successful candidate must pass TSA, FBI criminal history, and CJIS background checks and obtain a Port of Seattle ID badge. The Port is unable to sponsor employment visas.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in Information Technology.
• Experience with Windows Server, VMware vSphere, cloud platforms, and core infrastructure including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy.
• Scripting skills, including PowerShell.
• Expertise in server administration, backup and recovery (Veeam and Exagrid), Storage Area Networks, networking, security, and ITIL-aligned processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and technical troubleshooting skills, including troubleshooting server infrastructure outages.
• Strong writing and communication skills and the ability to build interpersonal relationships and work constructively and collaboratively with varied people and groups.
• Apply equity and exemplify the Port’s shared values, behaviors, and practices.
• Pass TSA and FBI criminal history background checks, pass a CJIS criminal history background check, and obtain a Port of Seattle ID badge.
• Establish Washington State residency within 30 days of the first day of employment and maintain it during employment; any telework must be performed in Washington State.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or business administration.
• AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals or AZ-800 Administering Windows certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, support, administer, and maintain the Port’s Windows server infrastructure, including servers, storage, backups, Microsoft core services, and ancillary technologies.
• Contribute to the architecture of the Windows server infrastructure.
• Provide daily operations and support for physical and virtual Windows servers, proprietary non-Windows platforms, and third-party software solutions.
• Respond to Tier 2 and Tier 3 escalations involving server infrastructure.
• Provide daily operational support for the Port’s private cloud (vSphere) and public cloud (Azure, Defender XDR, and Entra ID).
• Participate in and execute security and preparedness compliance mandates, audits, and incident response.
• Contribute to standards and processes that satisfy security goals while minimizing impact to operational uptime.
• Assist and interact with project teams on ICT infrastructure and application projects.
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation and serve as the primary point of contact for after-hours server infrastructure incidents; develop resolutions to issues.
• Help maintain a document library, including building and architecture documents, Standard Operating Procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care, with plan options.
• Approximately four weeks of paid vacation per year, increasing with tenure.
• Paid sick leave of at least one hour for every 40 hours worked.
• More than ten paid holidays per year.
• Pension and additional savings plans.
• Subsidized parking, a low-cost public transit card, and alternative work arrangements that may include hybrid work.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments, and internal internships.
• Resources to support work-life balance and wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed