Salary : $115,008.00 - $154,646.00 Annually
Location : Thurston County - Lacey, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26DOT-HQ-04755
Department: Dept. of Transportation
Division: Headquarters
Opening Date: 07/22/2026
Closing Date: 7/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking an experienced and strategic Technology Services Division (TSD) Infrastructure Services Assistant Director to serve as a key member of the TSD executive leadership team. The TSD Infrastructure Services Assistant Director is responsible for one of TSD's core service areas. Each Assistant Director leads a distinct technology domain, but all operate collaboratively as part of the TSD executive leadership team to ensure consistent enterprise service delivery, shared standards, and unified technology strategies across all agency lines of business. In this role, you will provide enterprise leadership for the strategy, modernization, security, and reliable operation of WSDOT's core technology infrastructure, including cloud and on-premises environments, enterprise networking, telecommunications, identity and access management, server and storage platforms, fiber optic and mainframe systems, and other mission-critical technologies that support every region, program, and transportation service across the state. This position leads a diverse organization of managers, engineers, supervisors, and technical specialists while partnering with agency leaders, external organizations, and vendors to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure technology solutions that advance transportation safety, mobility, operational continuity, and innovation. As a collaborative executive leader, you will help shape division-wide technology strategy, governance, investment priorities, and long-range planning to ensure enterprise infrastructure aligns with WSDOT's mission, statewide technology direction, and future transportation needs.
What to Expect

TSD Infrastructure Services is a division-wide shared-service organization responsible for WSDOT's foundational technology platforms. Infrastructure Services functions as the enterprise support organization for server, storage, active directory, Azure cloud administration, infrastructure-as-a-service, data networking, telecommunications, fiber optic, and mainframe related equipment and technology for all WSDOT employees. Infrastructure Services provides technical support, management and strategic leadership for these technologies and support assistance to dependent
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Assistant Director of TSD Infrastructure Services will:

• Set the strategic vision and operational direction for WSDOT's IT infrastructure.
• Establish and enforce enterprise infrastructure architecture standards and roadmaps.
• Lead the division's disaster recovery (DR) and continuity planning, including the design, development, testing, and improvement of enterprise DR plans, failover strategies, resilience architecture, and response protocols.
• Develop and execute long range modernization strategies (infrastructure as service cloud adoption, cloud cost management, operational technology/ (OT/IT) integration, network modernization).
• Provide executive oversight of daily operational performance across all statewide corporate enterprise infrastructure
• Implement and enforce zero trust infrastructure principles, segmentation, encryption, and secure configurations.
• Develop, manage, and justify multimillion dollar operational and capital budgets for enterprise infrastructure.
• Oversee procurement, contract negotiation, and vendor performance to ensure accountability and service quality.
• Lead, mentor, and develop managers, supervisors, engineers, and technical specialists across TSD Infrastructure Services.
• Communicate infrastructure strategy, risks, and operational impacts to executives and agency leadership.
• Evaluate and pilot emerging technologies.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required:

• Executive-Level Team Leadership: Proven ability to lead and develop diverse technical teams in a complex, 24/7 statewide operational environment.
• Senior Strategic Planning Expertise: Demonstrated skill in long-range infrastructure strategy, modernization planning, and enterprise-level visioning. Experience setting and executing strategic vision for enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Advanced Risk Assessment Capability: Expert ability to evaluate, mitigate, and communicate complex technical, operational, and cybersecurity risks.
• High-Stakes Decision-Making: Ability to make rapid, sound decisions under pressure during outages, cyber incidents, disasters, or operational emergencies.
• Senior Collaboration & Relationship Management: Skilled at building effective partnerships across programs, regions, and multimodal transportation environments.
• Executive Communication Skills: Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to executives, engineers, policymakers, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Advanced Financial & Budget Leadership: Demonstrated skill in budget development, financial stewardship, cost modeling, and managing multi-million-dollar investments.
• Process & Innovation Leadership: Proven ability to lead enterprise process improvement, modernization initiatives, and continuous improvement programs.
• Advanced Vendor & Contract Management: Demonstrated ability to oversee major vendors, contracts, and service providers to ensure performance, value, and accountability.
• Growth Mindset & Service-Oriented: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth. Takes action to meet the needs of others.

The following qualifications is also required:

• A valid driver's license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate/have:

• Foundational Information Technology & Infrastructure: Demonstrated knowledge of enterprise information technology, infrastructure services, engineering, OT, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), cybersecurity, business operations, or related disciplines, with the ability to apply technical and operational concepts to support enterprise infrastructure strategy and service delivery.
• Critical Infrastructure and Operational Technology Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead or support enterprise infrastructure within a transportation, public safety, utility, or other mission-critical operational environment, including an understanding of real-time systems, emergency operations, OT/ITS technologies, and safety-critical services.
• Cloud and Infrastructure Modernization: Demonstrated experience planning, leading, or supporting cloud transformation, hybrid infrastructure, enterprise platform modernization, data center modernization, or large-scale technology migration initiatives while maintaining operational continuity.
• Cybersecurity and Enterprise Risk Management: Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity principles, enterprise security frameworks, zero-trust architecture, identity and access management, and security, with the ability to incorporate security, resilience, and risk management into enterprise infrastructure planning and operations.

*To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the Contact Us section of this posting.
Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options; statewide travel is required to meet with stakeholders, partners and leadership.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in of the Washington Administrative Code.

How to Apply

Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the "Work Experience" portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. NOTE: This information may be entered in the "References" section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

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Contact Us

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at . Please be sure to reference 26DOT-HQ-04755 in the subject line.
More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

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The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.