The Employment Security Department (ESD) is seeking a highly skilled, forward-thinking Identity Platform Engineer to support and advance the agency’s enterprise identity, access, and Microsoft 365 services.

The Ideal Candidate is a senior technical professional who thrives in complex environments and brings clarity, structure, and sound judgment to enterprise-scale identity and infrastructure challenges. They communicate with confidence, collaborate across diverse teams, and translate technical concepts into actionable guidance. In addition, they are committed to secure, resilient, user-centered solutions and excel at balancing innovation, operational needs, and compliance. The ideal candidate leads with integrity, embraces continuous improvement, and takes pride in delivering reliable, high-impact services that support Washington’s workforce.

As the Identity Platform Engineer, you will serve as the agency’s technical lead for enterprise identity architecture, including Active Directory, authentication services, and Microsoft 365 platforms. You will design, implement, and optimize identity and access solutions that support secure, efficient, and scalable operations across ESD. Your work directly supports systems with statewide and multi-agency impact, ensuring continuity, security, and high performance for critical services used by employers, job seekers, and individuals navigating career transitions.

In this role, you will guide the planning, deployment, and support of enterprise identity and infrastructure services. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, security teams, and business partners to solve complex technical problems, strengthen governance, and enhance service reliability. You will lead or contribute to high-visibility initiatives, support incident and problem management processes, and develop clear documentation, standards, and workflows that improve consistency and operational excellence. Your expertise will help shape the agency’s identity strategy, modernize platforms, and ensure compliance with evolving policies and regulatory requirements.

Some of what you will do: 

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Option 1: Ten years of IT experience performing position specific duties in the following disciplines: Enterprise level management of MS Windows operating systems, MS Active Directory, and similar systems management tools, SMS/MECM, imaging automation, local application virtualization, end-point protection suites, GPO/GPP.

Option 2: Associate’s degree in information technology or closely related field and eight years IT experience performing position specific duties in the following disciplines: Enterprise level management of MS Windows operating systems, MS Active Directory, and similar systems management tools, SMS/MECM, imaging automation, local application virtualization, end-point protection suites, GPO/GPP.

Option 3: Bachelor’s degree in information technology or closely related field and six years IT experience performing position specific duties in the following disciplines: Enterprise level management of MS Windows operating systems, MS Active Directory, and similar systems management tools, SMS/MECM, imaging automation, local application virtualization, end-point protection suites, GPO/GPP.

OR A combination of education and/or relevant experience equal to 10 years. 

The required experience includes: 

Preferred/Desired Qualifications: 

Additional Requirements of Employment: 

• Must be able to pass Unemployment Insurance (UI) & Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) claim and fraud check

Please submit only the required documents as noted below and ensure all Personal Identifying Information (PII) such as Social Security numbers etc. are edited out of your materials for privacy. 

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Our agency's mission and values drive every decision that we make, determine how we interact with others and are at the core of who we are. We value Access, Love, Belonging, Equity, and Stewardship.  We understand that a work environment that respects your work/life balance is key; that's why many of our positions are eligible for flexible work schedules and teleworking opportunities. Through support, value, and trust, our employees are empowered to grow and develop into their best self. 

Opportunity for All

We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, ethnic, racial, religious, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, people over 40 years of age, people with religious beliefs, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

The Employment Security Department is an equal opportunity employer/program.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

If you are a person needing assistance in the application process, if you need this job announcement in an alternate format, or if you have general questions about this opportunity, please contact Katie Swanson, 360-742-8208 or the Talent Acquisition Team, or Washington Relay Service 711 prior to the recruitment closing. If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please contact careershelp@des.wa.gov or (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960, Washington Relay 711.

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