Initial Posting Date:
08/06/2026
Application Deadline:
08/20/2026
Agency:
Department of Transportation
Salary Range:
$6,846 - $10,344
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Senior Server Applications Analyst
Job Description:
Information Systems Specialist 7 – Senior Server Applications Analyst
Oregon Department of Transportation
Support Services Division – Information Systems Branch
Enterprise Operations Section / Technical Administration Unit
Salem
The role:
Join us as our senior server applications analyst! In this technical and professional senior level position, you will support individuals and groups throughout the agency to create, acquire and maintain complex systems that span multiple divisions. You will provide technical guidance and expertise to other Enterprise Operations technicians and information technology project teams. You will be responsible for providing expert consultation to management and professional information systems staff and for conducting comprehensive analysis, planning, development, implementation and coordination for the operations, maintenance, installation and architecture of information systems. Don’t delay – apply today!
We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.
Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A day in the life:
Research, evaluate and design new technology for use in the agency’s mission critical infrastructure including cloud computing, systems management, remote access, security, firewall, and intranet or internet related access and security.
Coordinate system planning and consider issues such as resource use, disaster planning, overall system performance and security.
Recommend appropriate course of action on issues surrounding data sharing, data storage, resource use, fault tolerance and redundancy, usage, security, integrity, compatibility, capacity and change control management.
Resolve system crashes and support critical point of sale applications for DMV and the Commerce and Compliance Division.
Manage and assist with multiple operating system platforms and internet communications related security.
Identify software and hardware defects and configuration problems, research failures and contact vendor technical support.
Conduct business analysis, research, needs assessment, business process modeling, documentation, architecture and program development.
Analyze and modify vendor software while working with vendor contacts and management.
Research, design and construct new systems using server and internet technology, and keep business needs, security and agency standards current.
May require working after hours including evenings, weekends and holidays and some overnight travel.
Hybrid work options available – the person in this position can mainly work remotely. Frequency of in office work will be determined based on business needs.
Must be able to pass and maintain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) certification after hire.
To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email [email protected].
What’s in it for you:
Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!
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Minimum qualifications:
Six (6) years of information systems experience in: information systems management.
OR
An associate's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field;
AND
Four (4) years of information systems experience in: information systems management.
OR
A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field AND two (2) years of information systems experience in: information systems management.
OR
Master's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.
What we’d like to see:
If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.
Knowledge and expertise in certificate management and managing Microsoft systems such as AlwaysOnVPN, Azure, Kubernetes, Windows, Linux or other cloud solutions.
Experience in high level system planning and considering issues such as resource use, disaster planning, overall system performance and security.
Experience in the highest level of expertise and consultation for intranet or internet technology based systems both on premise and cloud based systems.
Experience in the highest level of support for mission critical point of sale applications where criticality of the system includes time critical, revenue, regulatory requirements and public safety.
How to apply:
Complete the following required steps:
Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.
Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.
Please address your cover letter to Tabitha Stopsen, Technical Administration Manager.
Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.
Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
If you are a veteran or Oregon National Guard servicemember, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.
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Additional information:
We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
We will conduct name-based and fingerprint-based criminal background checks on final candidates under consideration for this position. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.
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