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About the Agency & Division:

The WSP actively supports Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in the workplace, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The WSP strives to create and foster an inclusive culture inspiring everyone to be their authentic selves, speak openly, and be courageous. The WSP continues to focus on equitable hiring, training, and promotional practices and policies through innovative recruitment and retention solutions.  Partnering with our communities helps the WSP provide the best in public safety services now and into the future. 

The Electronic Services Division (ESD) supports all goals, most directly Sustaining and Enhancing agency infrastructure and business processes, by improving collaborative outcomes between WSP business and technology divisions, using consistent planning processes, increasing business continuity capabilities, and providing quality communication services.This position coordinates with partner agency IT staff to develop network modifications - such as IP addressing and hardware configurations - to ensure disparate networks (city/county and WSP) are configured in a manner to support vital business systems such as ACCESS.  This position determines what is needed, when changes should be implemented, and any other possible impacts; this position then coordinates with partner agency IT staff to implement the modification or change.

Our new teammate will be able to:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, conduct root cause analysis and resolve client authentication, DHCP, 802.1x port security issues across the network.

• Installing, configuring, testing new hardware to replace legacy equipment to meet the continuing needs of Washington State Patrol.

• Remove legacy equipment and replace with new equipment.

• Assists in maintaining inventory all IT network and VoIP devices in owned and used by Electronic Services Division.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Two years IT work experience in an enterprise network environment.

Why work for the Washington State Patrol?

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.

• An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.

• Continuous growth and development opportunities.

• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.

• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01.

• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.

NOTE: This is not a full-time telework position. Candidates must be able and willing to work in the office and commute to here. A hybrid work schedule may be available after training and/or probationary period has been successfully completed.

Applicants claiming veterans preference must attach a copy of their DD214 (SSN must be blacked out). If you do not provide the required documentation, the veterans preference will not be awarded. Please click here to determine your eligibility.

For more information regarding how to apply for this position, please click here. 

WSP Policy 1.04.020 - WSP does not engage in, or assist with, civil immigration enforcement, therefore; In no stage of the hiring process will the immigration status of family members of the candidate be investigated by the Washington State Patrol.

Questions?

Please contact Aleesha Skillingstad-Gibbs at (360) 704-2312 or via e-mail at aleesha.skillingstad-gibbs@wsp.wa.gov.

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