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Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen<\/strong><\/div>\n The Department of Ecology\u2019s Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) is currently looking for an IT professional to join our team as an\u00a0IT Azure\/Cloud Administrator<\/strong>\u00a0(IT Systems Administrator Senior Specialist)<\/strong>. This position will be located in our Headquarters Building in\u00a0Lacey, WA.<\/a><\/p>\n The\u00a0IT Azure\/Cloud Administrator<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>role provides advanced technical and administrative services for Ecology’s investment in Cloud Services, including Microsoft Azure. \u00a0This position is the primary technical lead overseeing the agency’s Azure environment. This role is responsible for monitoring, managing and advising ITSO and ITSO customers on the migration to, utilization, health and performance of the platform, establishing and documenting governance, policies and procedures, and providing support and training to delegated admins who will work with systems hosted within.<\/p>\n We are looking for someone who possesses excellent technical skills and expertise in the operation and administration of cloud-based infrastructures and services along with proven technical troubleshooting skills. They must be a team player with good communication and people skills, and work well with a diverse customer-base.<\/p>\n As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and accountability.<\/p>\n To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at\u00a0www.ecology.wa.gov<\/a>\u00a0and follow, like or visit us on\u00a0LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or our\u00a0blog<\/a>.<\/div>\n Duties<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Program Mission:<\/strong>\u00a0The Information Technology Services Office (ITSO) is the central provider of strategic and tactical support for the use of Information Technology (IT) within Ecology. The mission of ITSO is to leverage technology solutions that support a modern, mobile workforce to allow us to be more adaptive and responsive to communities, customers, and employees.<\/p>\n Section Mission:\u00a0<\/strong>Infrastructure and Operations (INO) section delivers and operates the technologies and services that enable Ecology staff to perform and improve their work and deliver innovative services to the residents of the State of Washington. \u00a0INO extends the ITSO mission in the following ways:<\/p>\n Some of the key activities of the\u00a0IT Azure\/Cloud Administrator\u00a0<\/strong>are:<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n This recruitment will remain open until filled. The initial screening will be May 7, 2021. In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application and all required materials on or before May 6, 2021. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Qualifications<\/p>\n \u00a0Required Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n A Bachelor\u2019s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or highly related field<\/p>\n AND<\/strong><\/p>\n \nThree (3) years recent journey level professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: Azure administration, Network administration, Server management<\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n \nAn Associate\u2019s degree or higher in Computer Science; Information Technology\u00a0OR<\/strong>\u00a0completion of a two year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related program;<\/p>\n AND<\/strong><\/p>\n \nFive (5) years recent journey level professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: Azure administration, Network administration, Server management.<\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n \nSeven (7) years recent journey level professional experience in one or more of the following IT disciplines: Azure administration, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) management, network administration, server management.\n<\/p>\n Desired Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.<\/p>\n Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.<\/p>\n Why\u00a0work for Ecology?<\/strong><\/p>\n Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State’s environment.<\/p>\n A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping the health and financial security of you and your family a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to work\/life balance.<\/p>\n Ecology employees may be eligible for the following<\/u>: Student debt and how working for Ecology can help<\/strong> *See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more informationSupplemental Information<\/p>\n \nApplication Instructions:<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n Please complete the short on-line application, supplemental questions and upload:<\/p>\n Important Note<\/strong>:<\/p>\n When attaching documents to your application (Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):<\/p>\n Please to do NOT include your salary history. Wage\/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n It is in the candidate’s best interest to submit all of the documents requested above. Applications without these documents may be declined.<\/strong><\/p>\n \nDepartment of Ecology employees, please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.<\/p>\n If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit\u00a0www.careers.wa.gov<\/a>\u00a0to access the online recruitment system. Click on “Look for Jobs” and select Dept. of Ecology under the “Department” search list. Click “Apply Search.”<\/p>\n Other Information<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail\u00a0careers@ecy.wa.gov<\/a>. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile’s main page.<\/p>\n\n
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\nEmployees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See\u00a0https:\/\/studentaid.ed.gov\/sa\/repay-loans\/forgiveness-cancellation\/public-service<\/a>\u00a0for more details.<\/p>\n\n
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