Windows Server Engineer

As a Windows Server Engineer, you will provide for the planning, implementation, support/administration, maintenance, and contribution towards architecture for the Port's windows server infrastructure including servers, storage, backups, Microsoft core services, and ancillary technologies.

You will provide daily operations and support of physical and virtual windows servers, proprietary non-windows platforms, and third-party software solutions.

You will respond to tier 2 and tier 3 escalations for problems related to windows server infrastructure.

You will provide daily operational support of the Port's private cloud (vSphere/Hyper-V) and public cloud (Microsoft SaaS and IaaS).

You will participate in and execute security and preparedness compliance mandates, audits and incidents response. You will also contribute to standards and processes to satisfy Information Security goals while minimizing impact to operational uptime of windows server infrastructure.

You will assist and interact with project teams on ICT infrastructure and other application projects.

You will participate in 24x7 On Call rotation and serve as primary point of contact for after-hours incidents related to the Windows Server Infrastructure and develop resolutions to issues.

You will assist in maintaining a document library and include building documents, architecture documents, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), and troubleshooting guides.

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 for 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.

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 develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity.

Salary offers will be made within the posted range. Placement within the range will be determined based on your similar work experience. The Port considers work experience to be similar if the scope and level of responsibility of your prior positions match the job being offered.

Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8\:00 a.m. to 5\:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role. You may be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. You may be required to work during emergencies.

Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion.

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.

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.

Security Requirements – 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.

Experienced – You have two (2) years of experience in Information Technology.

Desired – We hope you have a bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or business administration. We hope you have certifications for AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals or an AZ-800 Administering Windows.

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.

Knowledgeable – You have experience with windows server platforms, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Defender XDR, Azure Compute, network, and storage resources, and other cloud technologies, server hardware, SANs, backup systems, monitoring systems, and Microsoft core services. You are knowledgeable in third-party back-office solutions supporting infrastructure, networking, and information security. You understand how to reduce windows server vulnerabilities and administer secure resilient data backups.

Analytical – You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and can apply critical thinking skills. You have a strong skillset in troubleshooting technical outages related to the windows server infrastructure and associated technologies.

Efficient Communicator – You possess strong writing and communication skills and have strong interpersonal relationship building skills to work with a variety of people and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Technically Skilled– You have proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell) and have a solid understanding of window server, VMWare’s vSphere platform for server virtualization, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Veeam, Exagrid, Print Management and VeeamOne monitoring.