Salary: See Position Description
Location : ESD 112 - Vancouver Campus
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: BUSINESS & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Program: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

General Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and service-oriented technology leader who excels at building relationships and translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences. They will lead teams, oversee critical technology services, and partner with school districts to develop innovative solutions that support teaching, learning, and operational success. The successful candidate will bring a combination of strategic leadership and technical expertise, with a strong understanding of enterprise technologies such as IEEE Q-in-Q, network infrastructure, and systems administration. Whether guiding teams through complex technical challenges, supporting infrastructure modernization, or helping districts optimize technology services, they will demonstrate a commitment to exceptional customer service and supporting schools and communities through technology. Experience serving public-sector organizations or educational institutions is preferred. Under the general direction of the Director of Information Technology, the Associate Director will be responsible for the daily operations of the ESD and contracted districts' external wide area networks, internal local area networks, K-20, data center and private cloud operations, and the hardware to support those networks. Those operations are delivered with excellent customer service. This is a working manager position that requires deep understanding of network and server technologies to create innovative services to support districts and the greater ESD mission.

A complete application will include:

1. Work history going back 10 years (if applicable)
2. At least three professional reference's contact information
3. A Cover Letter expressing interest in the position
4. A Resume that reflects work experience listed on application

Salary:
The full salary range for this position is $114,732.80-$139,588.80. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

Effective 09/01/2026, the salary range will be $117,707.20-$143,208.00. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

Assignment:
Full Time; Year Round.

Regular attendance required:
Employees are required to maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position
Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions:

1. Assist the Director of Information Technology in the management, service delivery, innovation, and business development of the Information Technology (IT) department
2. Maintain responsive and accountable services, with rapid response to internal and external clients and appropriate follow-through.
3. Manage internal and external client expectations and anticipate client needs; continually reviewing existing services in light of changing technology and designing appropriate new services in response to rapid changes in information.
4. Manage internal and external technology infrastructure design and support implementation of emerging technology, hardware and software acquisition and implementation that supports internal and external programs.
5. Ensure routine maintenance, updates, and monitoring of internal networks for agency and district clients.
6. Hire, supervise and evaluate program staff.
7. Maintain secure infrastructure for the agency and district clients across all areas of cybersecurity.
8. Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position

Other Functions:

1. Participate in technology related activities to keep abreast of current trends.
2. Participate as an active member of the business services leadership team.
3. Other duties as assigned to support the success of the agency.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or similar field of study plus four years of related work experience. Equivalent combinations of related education, experience, certification, and training may also be considered.
2. Experience building and fostering partnerships including participation, facilitation, and negotiation of programs and services for technology users.
3. Experience in technology planning, deployment, and support.
4. Experience with TCP/IP, NAT, SIP, DNS, DHCP, Ping, Telnet, Trace Route, SSH, NFS, TFTP and protocol analyzers such as WireShark
5. Experience with complex network protocols such as VLANs and Q-in-Q (IEEE802.1ad).
6. Experience with network security protocols and hardening network devices.
7. Experience with current copper and fiber cabling and testing standards.
8. Experience with BGP and OSPF routing protocols, switches, and firewalls configuration and management.
9. Recent successful experience in the management of highly complex TCP/IP networks (networks that contain multiple routers, multiple routing protocols, and multiple media, including wireless).

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration or a related field.
2. Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining all manner of server hardware and associate network equipment, including local and network-based storage technologies.
3. Recent successful experience in the use, deployment, and maintenance of modern enterprise system software, such as VMWare, Linux, and Microsoft Windows.
4. Working technical knowledge of scripting code using PHP, shell, and other Linux and Windows server scripting languages and tools.
5. Working knowledge of load balancing, clustering, and web application security..
6. Experience in technology planning, deployment, and support in a public sector or non-profit environment, utilizing grant programs such as E-Rate.
7. Recent working knowledge of data center facilities including HVAC, power, security, and fire suppression systems and energy efficient practices.
8. Successful experience in a regional educational service agency or K-12 education environment.
9. A broad knowledge of existing and emerging technologies.
10. Ability to apply thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills, collaboration and persuasion, creative solutions, as well as an orientation towards clients and achieving results.
11. Ability to communicate openly and effectively at all levels within the organization and with various audiences.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions

1. Requires frequent travel.
2. May be required to work flexible hours to meet deadlines.
3. Office environment.
4. Able to operate keyboard to accomplish required tasks.
5. Frequent sitting, stooping/bending, lifting/carrying up to 30 lbs.

Employment Requirements - ESD job offer is contingent upon satisfying the following:

1. Successful completion of a criminal history check through the Washington State Patrol.

We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families.Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 17.5 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more!

Part-time positions working less than 17.5 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment.

For details please visit: for a summary of the Benefits of Employment.
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or similar field of study plus four years of related work experience (equivalent combinations of related education, experience, certification, and training may also be considered)?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience building and fostering partnerships including participation, facilitation, and negotiation of programs and services for technology users?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in technology planning, deployment, and support?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience TCP/IP, NAT, SIP, DNS, DHCP, Ping, Telnet, Trace Route, SSH, NFS, TFTP and protocol analyzers such as WireShark?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have Experience with complex network protocols such as VLANs and Q-in-Q (IEEE802.1ad)?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience with network security protocols and hardening network devices?

• Yes
• No

07

DO you have experience with current copper and fiber cabling and testing standards?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience with BGP and OSPF routing protocols, switches, and firewalls configuration and management?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have recent successful experience in the management of highly complex TCP/IP networks (networks that contain multiple routers, multiple routing protocols, switches, and firewalls configuration and management)?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.

• Yes
• No

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APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.
Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you.
Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed.
Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks.

• Yes
• No

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