JOB
Are you looking for a meaningful leadership role with stability, balance, and impact?
The Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) is seeking an experienced Lead System Administrator to provide operational leadership for our enterprise virtualization platforms. This role supports the Compute & Storage Architect and plays a key part in DOR’s transition from VMware to Nutanix AHV, increased automation, and ongoing journey to the cloud.
While public-sector compensation may differ from private industry, this position offers something many private roles do not: predictable hours, flexible remote work, long-term stability, and the chance to support systems that serve the entire state of Washington.
Revenue is a dynamic learning organization where you will experience a remarkable work-life balance, with amazing leadership and talented co-workers ready and focused to achieve the agency's goals. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. This unique culture of respect promotes a professional family of cohesive groups maximizing potential through opportunity. We offer a generous benefits package that includes defined benefit retirement plans; health, dental and vision coverage, deferred compensation plans, and as a public service employee, you may also be eligible for student loan forgiveness.
Visit these links to watch our recruitment video to find out more about our agency and see what our employees say about why Revenue is a great place to work.
Candidate screening will begin as early as March 9, 2026, and the hiring authority may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time after. It will be to the applicant's advantage to submit materials as soon as possible.
Please review the opportunity details below and forward this message to others you feel may be qualified. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
As the operational lead, you will:
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Operate and support Nutanix HCI (AHV) and existing VMware vSphere hardware and software platforms.
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Support and participate in VMware-to-AHV migration efforts.
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Execute architectural standards and designs in conjunction with the Compute & Storage Architect.
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Lead day-to-day system administration, monitoring, patching, upgrades, and working with and directing a journey-level administrator.
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Implement and maintain automation to improve reliability and efficiency.
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Troubleshoot complex virtualization, compute, and storage issues.
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Serve as a mentor and escalation point for system administrators.
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Collaborate with architecture, networking, security, and application teams.
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Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity operations.
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Maintain operational documentation and runbooks.
Who this role is a great fit for.
This position is especially well-suited for someone who values:
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Work-life balance over long hours.
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Remote work with occasional on-site collaboration.
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Stability and predictable workloads.
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Hands-on technical leadership without constant firefighting.
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Mentoring others and improving operational maturity.
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Learning and working with modern platforms without sales pressure or billable hours.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The Human Resources Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for six months.
This position has been designated as having access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) provided by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). In order to access this information you will need to:
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Comply with the FTI background check requirements consisting of:
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FBI National background check (fingerprinting required)
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Revenue and the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).
The Department of Revenue is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and offer a respectful, inclusive culture for people with disabilities, as well as members of all protected groups and statuses. We encourage you to apply.
If you need help during the application process, please call the Human Resources Office at 360-704-5731. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
