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# Windows Server Engineer

- **Company:** Port of Seattle
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Storage Area Network (SAN), Windows Servers, Windows PowerShell, Proprietary Software, Sharepoint Document Library, Server Administration, VMware VSphere, Private Cloud Environment, Scripting, Information Technology, 3-tier Architectures, Veeam, Network Server
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.seattlejobs.com/job.asp?id=3462154542&tx=VT6762THT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Experienced - You have two (2) years of experience in Information Technology.
 * Desired - We hope you have a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or business administration. We hope you have certifications for AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals or an AZ-800 Administering Windows.
 * Committed to Equity - You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
 * Analytical - You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and can apply critical thinking skills. You have a strong skillset in troubleshooting technical outages related to the server infrastructure and associated technologies.
 * Efficient Communicator - You possess strong writing and communication skills and have strong interpersonal relationship building skills to work with a variety of people and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
 * Technical Proficiency - Experienced in Windows Server, VMware vSphere, cloud platforms, and core infrastructure (AD, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy), with scripting skills (PowerShell) and expertise in server administration, backup and recovery (Veeam, Exagrid), Storage Area Networks (SANs), networking, security, and ITIL-aligned processes.

## Description

As a Windows Server Engineer, you will provide for the planning, implementation, support/administration, maintenance, and contribution towards architecture for the Port's windows server infrastructure including servers, storage, backups, Microsoft core services, and ancillary technologies.

 * You will provide daily operations and support of physical and virtual windows servers, proprietary non-windows platforms, and third-party software solutions.
 * You will respond to tier 2 and tier 3 escalations for problems related to server infrastructure.
 * You will provide daily operational support for the Port's private cloud (vSphere) and public cloud (Azure, Defender XDR, Entra ID).
 * You will participate in and execute security and preparedness compliance mandates, audits and incidents response. You will also contribute to standards and processes to satisfy security goals while minimizing impact to operational uptime.
 * You will assist and interact with project teams on ICT infrastructure and other application projects.
 * You will participate in 24x7 On Call rotation and serve as primary point of contact for after-hours incidents related to the server infrastructure and develop resolutions to issues.
 * You will assist in maintaining a document library and include building documents, architecture documents, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), and troubleshooting guides., * Work Schedule - Your normal work schedule will be Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role. You may be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. You may be required to work during emergencies.
 * Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management's discretion.
 * Washington State Residency Requirement - Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
 * Security Requirements - As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance.
 * Security Requirements - In this role, you will be required to access Port of Seattle Police Department equipment, office locations, systems and/or vehicles. In compliance with Federal and State laws as the successful candidate, you will be required to pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) criminal history background check.