Principal Engineer - Systems (Term-Limited Appointment)

Salary range is $116K to $224K with a midpoint of $170K. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market. 

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
• Pet Insurance.
• ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
• Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

This is a term-limited position with an expected position duration of 3 years.

GENERAL PURPOSE: 

Under general direction and in conjunction with the Server Engineer Manager, provides technical leadership to the Agencies Server and Transit System engineering operations to ensure secure and reliable Server System infrastructure. Partner with various business partners, such as the architecture team, to plan for and develop future state Server infrastructure; Troubleshoots technical problems/issues, coordinates activities with other divisions, programs, departments, and outside agencies; ensures success of the Agency and Transit commuter and link Servers; provides other administrative Server engineering support to department as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Subject matter expert and mentors other Server staff.
• Troubleshooting, resolving difficult Server problems.
• Oversees and provide guidance on the technical aspects of Server projects.
• Helps disperse and prioritize workload.
• Provides engineering guidance in the Server domain to other departments.
• Handle incident and service requests.
• Maintains technical expertise in all areas of Server infrastructure and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc., and remains knowledgeable on new and emerging technologies in the Servering space.
• Coordinates solutions with outside vendors, users, and information technology staff and manages Server communication projects with various vendors.
• Provides support in developing, integrating, testing, and evaluating local and wide area Servers.
• Creates and supports new Servering environments.
• Integrates new technologies with existing technologies by creating detailed system migration plans.
• Ensures the integrity and security of the Server infrastructure.
• Monitors system to control and monitor Server traffic.
• Plans configuration changes and resolves complex installation problems.
• Devises and implements strategies for connectivity to other systems through the use of various Servering equipment such as switches, routers, and firewalls.
• Coordinates, communicates, implements, and documents changes and processes.
• Researches, identifies, evaluates, procedure, tests, and configures Server systems including hardware and software.
• Oversees the acquisition, installation, and implementation of Server equipment, components, infrastructure, and support systems; works with outside vendors to obtain, imp