Server Administrator

Posting number: 2026-66

Department: Administrative Office of the Courts

Job classification: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

Posting type: Open

Categories: IT and Computers

Responsible for assisting with the operation and support of Core Systems, such as Active Directory, Azure/Entra ID, Exchange, M365 Administration, On-Premises Microsoft Server platforms, and other Core Systems. Performs common daily tasks, including monitoring/responding to ticketing requests, responding to system alerts, processing access control requests, new user creation, documentation with or without the direction of senior team members, and other routine work as directed by the Core Systems supervisor.

This is a journey-level position that works within a team supporting the administration of multiple systems including regular after-hour and weekend support to ensure 24/7/365 availability in a 99.999% uptime environment. This position has limited decision-making responsibility and completes routine tasks independently using established system administration techniques. Work products are subject to review and approval by more senior server administrators, supervisors, or managers.

Washington Courts Employment Opportunity

Administrative Office of the Courts

Server Administrator

Information Services Division 

Our Mission: To advance the timely, effective, and equitable operations of the Washington State judicial branch.

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.

Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

POSITION DETAILS

Job #: 2026-66

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Location: Olympia, Washington

Salary: Range 68: $84,984 - $111,504 per year (DOQ).  

Opens:  July 28, 2026

Closes: August 18, 2026. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time but no sooner than seven calendar days after posting.

WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION

AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State.  Any exceptions must be approved.  If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager of this recruitment.

This position requires at least two (2) days per week working onsite at AOC facilities

• Support daily operations including monitoring, alerting, troubleshooting, capacity management, provisioning, hardware and software configuration, patching, upgrades, performance monitoring, tuning, and resolving incidents within Service Level Agreements.
• Regularly seek out and evaluate security risks.
• Evaluate software products for accuracy, business impact, and potential problems to ensure the best product is used for AOC business needs.
• Create and manage virtual machines under guidance from senior team members.
• Create and manage Active Directory resources under guidance from senior team members.
• Create, modify, and/or support SharePoint sites and Team groups.
• Assist with monthly patching of on-premises VMs.
• Create, modify, and/or delete Mailboxes.
• Administer file share access requests, under guidance from senior team members.
• Assist with maintenance and daily operation for diverse enterprise messaging systems, such as Exchange, Teams, ListServ, etc.
• Continuously develop own knowledge of AOC Infrastructure through collaboration and self-driven research.
• Assist various teams with administration of various COTS applications.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and problem resolution to ensure reliability of common applications/services.
• Learn and utilize support products to minimize negative business impact and provide the highest level of productivity.
• Assist in creating processes and/or documentation that targets varying audiences.

• Performs other work as assigned.

Relevant experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.

A bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or closely allied field, AND:

• Four (4) years of experience in a complex information technology environment to include at least two of the following:
  1. Three (3) years of experience workingspecificallyintheareaof Windows Active Directory Administration.
  2. Three (3) years of experience working specifically with device management software, such as Intune.
  3. Three (3) years of experience working specifically in the area of M365 administration.
  4. One or more widely recognized certifications, such as: CompTIA A+.

THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Possess working knowledge of key system utilities and applications, such as the ones below:
• Active Directory and/or Entra ID
• Group Policy and/or other policy governing tools
• Microsoft Operating Systems, such as Server2019 or higher
• Microsoft Office 365
• End Point Central, Intune, and/or other device management software
• Print Server administration
• Working knowledge of File Server administration
• Working knowledge of common Exchange related tasks, such as:
• User and Shared Mailbox creation/modification
• Distribution List creation/modification
• Working knowledge of VMWare administration or similar virtualization platforms
• Able to prioritize workload, with assistance from supervisor as needed
• Skilled in independently learning new software and concepts
• Ability to think critically in decision-making and problem-solving situations
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft365 products, including Teams, Outlook, Word, OneNote, PowerPoint, and others
• Ability to create written materials and presentations under guidance from senior team members 
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with peers to enhance and encourage collaboration on work products

HOW TO APPLY

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
• Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
• This position is not overtime eligible.

The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived), use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law.  Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office, at (360) 704-4143, or fax (360) 586-4409, or via email to Recruitment@courts.wa.gov. 

Candidates who are offered a job with AOC must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

AOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal government eligibility verification form I-9.   The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identify and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements for that form.

AOC does not use E-verify; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT).  For information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

SPECIAL NOTE: Before a new hire, a background check, including criminal history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.