Senior Server Administrator

Responsible for the operation and support of Core Systems, such as Exchange, M365 Apps including SharePoint and Teams, On-Premises Microsoft Server platforms, Device Management platforms, and other Core Systems. Performs daily tasks, both common and complex, including monitoring/responding to ticketing requests, responding to system alerts, processing access control requests, new user creation, and creating documentation to share with team members.

Other work may also be assigned by the Core Systems supervisor.

Washington Courts Employment Opportunity

Administrative Office of the Courts

Senior 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 #: 2026-59

Status:  Regular, Full-Time

Location:

Olympia, Washington

Salary:
Range 72: $95,676 - $125,544 per year (DOQ).  

Opens:  July 7, 2026

Closes:
July 28, 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 2 days per week working onsite at AOC facilities

* Develop, maintain, and manage standard operating procedures and configurations for assigned systems.

* Maintain advanced knowledge of AOC Infrastructure to independently learn and implement software products that best meets AOC business needs.

* Perform complex troubleshooting and problem resolution to ensure business continuity, reliability and performance.

* Regularly evaluate software products for accuracy, business impact, and potential problems to ensure the best product is used for AOC business needs.

* Learn and utilize support products to minimize business impact and provide the highest level of productivity.

* Consult and mentor AOC Staff and Court employees in order to streamline processes and improve efficiency.

* Independently create processes for upgrades, maintenance, and disaster recovery for assigned systems.

* Perform lead duties in work groups and projects as assigned by Core Systems supervisor. Lead duties include providing advanced knowledge of architecture, workload planning, instructing, training, monitoring and documentation.

* Ability to prioritize multiple assigned tasks and execute parallel tasks in a high-pressure environment.

* Serve as primary support for individual Core Systems including, Biz Talk, Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and various COTS programs along with supporting their on-premise servers.

* Performs other work as assigned.

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or closely related field. Relevant experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.

In addition to education/experience requirements, proficiency in the following areas is strongly desired:

* Experience working specifically with Windows Active Directory Administration

* Experience working directly with virtual environments, such as VMWare

* Experience working with Azure, including identity management and resource creation/maintenance

* Experience supporting Enterprise Messaging Systems, such as Microsoft Exchange

* Experience administering Microsoft Office 365

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

* Possess advanced knowledge of key system utilities and applications; such as the ones below. Responsibilities for these applications include learning, designing, documenting, implementing, troubleshooting, recovering, and training peers and staff.

* M365 Administration, including Share Point

* Microsoft Server (All Versions)

* Exchange - Enterprise Messaging

* Disaster Recovery - Bi-annually restore systems at remote site, potentially using unlike hardware

* Biz Talk

* Advanced knowledge of Active Directory/Windows server administration

* Advanced knowledge of VMWare administration

* Strong understanding of major enterprise Windows operating systems

* Able to independently prioritize workload, clearly articulate technical concepts and work with various teams to provide timely, accurate, clear and concise service to all who need it.

* Skilled in independently learning new software and concepts without training.

HOW TO APPLY

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