Senior IT Production Engineer

Salary

$123,947.20 - $157,110.10 Annually

Location

Various Locations throughout King County, WA

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2026SR27305

Department

KCSO - Sheriff's Office

Division

Support Services

Opening Date

05/26/2026

Closing Date

6/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the King County Sheriff's Office (KCSO) Computer Resource Unit (CRU). The CRU is seeking a highly skilled

Senior IT Production Engineer

to support and administer our application portfolio and participate as a lead technical resource in application projects.

As technical support to the entire KCSO organization, the KCSO Computer Resource Unit, provides the foundational systems and services that power some of the region's most essential law enforcement functions. We work side-by-side with our King County IT and vendor partners to design and deliver technology solutions that enhance customer experience and advance King County's mission.

Successful candidates will have knowledge and experience with software administration, scripting, as well as knowledge of Microsoft Defender vulnerability management, SQL databases, Windows server administration, possess an understanding of operating systems, server virtualization, storage, networking technologies and an entry level proficiency in Azure Cloud services.

WHO MAY APPLY:

This position is open to the public. The Senior IT Production Engineer is a civil service classified position. The recruitment and hiring process will be administered in accordance with King County Civil Service Rules. You can access these rules at Civil Service Rules .

For more information about application requirements visit

civil-service-application-requirements.pdf

For more information about King County Civil Service please visit

our King County Civil Service website

.

Job Duties

General job dutiesinclude, but are not limited to:
Lifecycle management:

Work with correct teams to establish and upgrade application systems software, servers, databases and integrations.
Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate progress

with customers and stakeholders, while collaborating with vendors, and KCSO cross-functional teams.
Act as initial and final point of escalation

in application system support.
Establish and support system documentation

and cross-train team members on technical systems.
Research viable IT solutions for procurement while maintaining security practices.
Act as technical lead for application projects , overseeing KCSO technical requirements for systems and coordinating and collaborating with customers, stakeholders, vendors and KCSO cross-functional teams.
Build and deliver presentations for architectural reviews

for phase gate approval.
Utilize organizational and time management skills

while balancing several ongoing projects and system maintenance.
Continuously learn about and apply knowledge on technologies and systems

being utilized within KCSO.
Work within a Sheriff's Office precinct and support KCSO staff , including deputies, detectives, leadership, and support staff.
Provide On Call support

for one-week rotations. Assist with monthly Windows server patching.

This includes 7-10 weeks a year, times include 5pm-7am weekdays; 24hrs on weekends/holidays.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Five (5) years of experience

using and supporting Microsoft tools and products with increasing responsibilities, and a combination of education and/or experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the essential job duties of the position, including but not limited to the following:

Knowledge of application support, hard drive operating systems, server virtualization, server storage and server certificates, networking technologies, databases, and security protocols.
Experience overseeing technical aspects of projects and deliverables including: participating in architectural design, documentation, training, change management, and security protocol configuration.
Experience working with vendors, customers, and stakeholders to implement application solutions.
Possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate effective customer service.
Provide application portfolio lifecycle support and serve as a final escalation point for application requests and incidents including: write scripts for process automation, standardize operational processes, ensure system technologies are kept current and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
Experience in utilizing PowerShell to develop scripts and experience with AD groups and Entra access.
Experience in working with VPN tunnels, and establishing SSO and SSL, renewing server certs, experience using configure management databases (CMDB)s, such as SCCM, and upgrading software systems.
Experience in major incident responses, advanced troubleshooting skills, experience in root cause analysis and problem management, expertise in data collection and analysis skills.
Experience working with vendors, managing incidents and coordinating fixes.
A

dditional Requirements:

You must be a United States citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident , or deferred action childhood arrival (DACA) recipient.
You must have the ability to read, speak, and write in the English language fluently.
Verify that you do

not

meet any of the KCSO Automatic Disqualifying Behavior requirements.
You must be able to meet all KCSO background standards as listed in section 10.14 of the Civil Service Rules . Background requirements will be evaluated throughout the hiring process.
Desired Qualifications:

In addition to the minimum qualifications, competitive candidate will also have one or more of the following:

Degree in Computer Science, or a combination of education with extensive and progressive work experience.
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MSCE), CompTIA, Network + Certified, or other technical certifications).
Project Management experience
Azure cloud experience
Experience imaging Dell computers
Experience working in a governmental capacity using enterprise tools.
Supplemental Information

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position is FLSA Exempt and is not eligible for overtime.

Typical work hours are 40 hours per week, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Additional hours and/or modified schedules may be necessary to respond to workload needs, which may include evenings, weekends, and a rotating on-call schedule.

WORK LOCATION:

In office at various King County precincts and contract cities. A list of precincts and contract cities are listed on our website.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE:

Applications will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates will be invited to participate in an oral board interview. Below is the tentative timeline for this recruitment:

Oral Board Interview:

Late July 2026.

Please note, dates are subject to change based on resource availability.

Here are resources to help with Civil Service examinations:

Helpful tips for the Civil Service oral board interview: Video - Oral Board Examination Information
Additional information on King County's commitment to equity and social justice: Website - Understanding King County ERSJ Values and Commitments
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The candidate selected for this position will be required to pass a comprehensive background investigation to include fingerprinting and a polygraph examination.

REQUIRED APPLICATION STEPS:

Please carefully review the list of required materials before submitting your application. Additional information on application requirements can be found on the Civil Service website.

Candidates must complete an online employment application

at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs with employment history going back at least ten years , if applicable, and all relevant experience that exceeds ten years. Applications that say "see resume" or do not have any work history listed in the application itself will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed job application.
Answer all the supplemental questions.
Review the list of KCSO

Automatic Disqualifiers

and verify your qualification for employment with King County Sheriff's Office.
Include a letter of interest (cover letter),

no more than one page summarizing how your experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills meet or exceed the requirements of the Senior IT Production Engineer position.
CONTACT:

For questions or more information about the recruitment process , please contact:

Sara Rogers, Senior HR Analyst

sarrogers@kingcounty.gov

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or if you have questions, please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

CLASSIFICATION:

The classification for this position is IT Production Engineer - Senior

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
Generous vacation and paid sick leave
Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness programs
Onsite activity centers
Employee Giving Program
Employee assistance programs
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE:

Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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