Ferries System Administrator (Senior/Specialist)
Core
Senior System Administrator managing enterprise server, storage, cloud, identity, virtualization, and supporting infrastructure platforms for Washington State Ferries operations.
Role type
Senior IC systems administrator (cloud & hybrid infrastructure)
Builds
Enterprise infrastructure and cloud technologies supporting ferry operations, business applications, physical security, communications, and revenue collection systems
Domain
Transportation / Maritime operations / Cloud infrastructure
Required skills
Cloud infrastructure administration, Enterprise systems administration, Identity and access management, Virtualization, Networking, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure planning, Technology evaluation, Lifecycle replacement, Modernization, Operational readiness, Supportability, Technical risk assessment, Solution design, Technical guidance, Mentorship
Preferred skills
Microsoft Azure, AWS, Cloud networking, Cloud security, Cloud governance, Maritime/transportation/industrial/OT experience, PCI/CDER compliance, Disaster recovery, Business continuity, Infrastructure resiliency, Security monitoring, Vulnerability management, Systems administration certifications, Cloud services certifications, Networking certifications, Cybersecurity certifications, OT certifications
Technologies
AWS, Azure, Cisco, VMware, Network Security, LESS Web
Responsibilities
Independently administer, maintain, secure, and optimize enterprise server, storage, cloud, identity, virtualization, and supporting infrastructure platforms. Lead engineering, optimization, modernization, and lifecycle management of infrastructure and cloud technologies. Serve as primary technical specialist for WSF cloud environments. Apply agency cybersecurity standards, regulatory requirements, and PCI security requirements. Implement, monitor, and maintain security controls. Provide technical leadership for infrastructure projects, cloud initiatives, deployments, migrations, and implementations. Engineer and implement technology solutions for ferry operations, business applications, physical security, communications, and revenue collection systems. Lead planning, testing, implementation, migration, upgrade, and operational acceptance for infrastructure and cloud projects. Act as a senior technical resource and escalation point for complex infrastructure issues.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
