IT System Administration - Entry

WSLCB Vision 
 Safe communities for Washington State 
   
Mission 
 Promote public safety and trust through fair administration and enforcement of liquor, tobacco, cannabis and vapor laws 

This recruitment is open until filled. First review of applications will be June 17th, 2026, please submit an application on or before June 16th, 2026. The hiring authority reserves the right and may exercise the option to make a hiring decision at any time. We encourage all to apply as early as possible.  

This position is currently eligible to telework. This position will be required to work in the office at least 1 to 2 days per week. This may change based on business needs. There will be some travel required within the State of Washington.

Who we are 

The mission of the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) is to promote public safety and trust through fair administration, education and enforcement of liquor, cannabis, tobacco, and vapor laws. We search for people who demonstrate a strong work ethic, excellence in customer service, partnering and teamwork, and quality performance.

We want to create a culture that fosters excellence in customer service, open and honest communication, transparency and accountability, data driven decisions, and business-initiated process improvement.  

Our commitment to DEIB

The WSLCB strives to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in all aspects of our work. This includes a commitment to our workforce and external stakeholders.
  
It is our mission to build, educate, and inspire an inclusive environment that recognizes, respects, and celebrates diversity in the workplace and in the community we serve. We are committed to maintaining a thriving culture where employees and those we serve feel safe and accepted regardless of education, background, or beliefs. As a WSLCB team member, you will have opportunity to join statewide business resource groups (BRGs) such as, Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network, Veteran Employee Resource Group, Latino Leadership Network, Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity, Disability Inclusion Network, Washington Immigrant Network and Hawaiians, Asians, and Pacific Islanders Promoting an Empowerment Network.
 

The WSLCB Information Technology Services Division is announcing an exciting opportunity for an IT System Administration - Entry at Olympia, WA. This position reports to theIT DevOps Supervisor in the WSLCB's Information Technology Services Division (ITSD). 

This System Administrator position resides within the Operational Support DevOps Team and supports the administration, maintenance, monitoring, and operational support of WSLCB mission-critical applications and enterprise platforms. The DevOps team provides application support, operational maintenance, automation, and system administration services across agency SaaS, COTS, database, and custom-developed application environments

The focus of this position is application support for the agency’s mission-critical applications. Under direct supervision, this position is responsible for application maintenance and support including basic configuration, data management and analysis, and development of knowledge documentation. This position’s responsibilities also include providing technical support to external users, account management and permissions related to these systems. Problems may be of an urgent and critical nature, requiring work to be completed beyond scheduled working hours to bring systems back online. 
 
 The incumbent applies technical knowledge to evaluate and follow established work methods, policies and procedures. New or advanced enhancement efforts may involve coordination and collaboration with a higher level of support. The incumbent also provides administration support, not limited, to the following related application services: Content Management, Cannabis Inventory Reporting, Workflows, Web Content, Data Reporting, and Business Intelligence tools.

If you have an interest in a System Administrator position, we encourage you to apply to be a part of the WLSCB team!

WSLCB provides a modern work environment and excellent benefits including: 

• A comprehensive benefits package (including but not limited to Medical/Dental/Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance etc.)
• Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays
• Tuition Waiver (enrollment in courses at state universities/colleges on a space availability basis - all or a portion of the tuition/fees may be waived for state employees) 
• Tuition reimbursement (courses taken with prior approval in order to further employee’s career development with the WSLCB)
• Training and career development programs (including online courses and LinkedIn Learning) 
• A healthy work/life balance (this may include flexible/alternative work schedules and telework/remote work opportunities, when possible) 
• Employee Assistance Program - confidential program created to promote the health, safety and well-being of public service employees 
• Generous wellness program (we offer reimbursements for certain fitness related activities)
• Onsite exercise facility (for employees working at WSLCB Headquarter Building in Olympia) 
• Infants at Work Program to promote parent and infant bonding, parental well-being and healthy infant development. Depending on your job duties, work location and supervisor approval, eligible employees who are new mothers, fathers or legal guardians can bring their infant (six weeks to six months) when they return to work. 
• Free parking