Server Administrator

Description 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. Description 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 Duties 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. Qualifications 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: Three (3) years of experience workingspecificallyintheareaof Windows Active Directory Administration. Three (3) years of experience working specifically with device management software, such as Intune. Three (3) years of experience working specifically in the area of M365 administration. 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 Supplemental Information 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io, or fax View phone number on click.appcast.io, or via email to View email address on click.appcast.io. 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 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. 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. 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. Read About Our Benefits The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well‑being of employees. Retirement And Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre‑tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro‑rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the amount of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave. Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave. Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave. Additional Leave Leave Sharing Parental Leave Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits. Updated 01-07-2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Washington