System Administrator - WordPress Platform

As the Systems Administrator for University Marketing and Communications, you will responsible for supporting the design, management, and the troubleshooting of scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions on AWS for WSU's WordPress platform (WSUWP). Reporting to the central Web Communications and Development team, the you will manage server configurations, maintain CI/CD pipelines, managing backups, and troubleshoot issues to ensure the stability, security, and performance of WSUWP networks. You will also explore and support emerging AI-enabled tools and automation to improve system performance, content workflows, and user experience across the WSU WordPress platform.

In this role, you will support the WSU system by ensuring the integrity, availability, and performance of its WordPress servers and networks. This position requires technical expertise in server management, security, and troubleshooting. You will also working closely with developers and collaboration with cross-functional teams across the university system to support the smooth integration of applications and services., External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made., Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both.

• A Bachelor's degree and three (3) years professional experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience with the AWS cloud platform.
• Experience on the WordPress platform.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration tools like Kubernetes and Amazon EKS.
• Exposure to cloud automation and deployment tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of WordPress network and server configuration including nginx, databases (MySQL/MariaDB), and PHP configuration.
• Experience with modern development workflows and software including NPM, Git, Preprocessors (Grunt/Gulp/Webpack), CI/CD pipelines, and local development environments.
• Proficiency with scripting languages like Shell, AWS CLI, and WP CLI., * Experience with SSL, firewall configuration, malware scanning, and securing WordPress environments.
• Familiarity with AWS security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and data protection.
• Familiarity with AI/ML-powered tools in web platforms (e.g., automated testing, performance monitoring, or content optimization).
• Experience evaluating or integrating AI solutions within cloud-based environments (AWS AI/ML services a plus).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience communicating technical information to nontechnical audiences.
• Experience creating project briefs, scopes of work, and setting timelines.
• Experience working as part of a WordPress development team.
• Proven ability to write and review development documentation.

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.

Monthly Salary: $4,942.10 - $7,569.55 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.