Initial Posting Date:

11/06/2025

Application Deadline:

11/20/2025

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$7,617 - $11,535

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Senior Infrastructure Specialist & Architect

Job Description:

Information Systems Specialist 8 – Senior Infrastructure Specialist & Architect
Oregon Department of Transportation
Support Services – Information Systems Branch
Enterprise Technical Administration
Salem/Hybrid

This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session.

The role:

Join ODOT as a Senior Infrastructure Specialist & Architect and play a key role in shaping our enterprise technology environment. In this senior technical position, you’ll design, implement, and maintain complex systems that span multiple divisions across the agency. You’ll provide expert guidance to IT teams, lead large-scale infrastructure initiatives, and serve as a trusted advisor to management on system architecture and operations. If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in building ODOT’s technology future—apply today!

Hybrid remote work options available! Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are times when the work will be required to be performed at the Salem office building.

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

Effectively resolve system crashes, provide highest level of support for Mission Critical point-of-sale applications for DMV and Motor Carrier where criticality of the system includes time sensitive, business revenue, regulatory requirements and public safety issues.
Provide highest level of support for multiple operating system platforms and internet communications related security.
Identify software/hardware defects and configuration problems, research failures, and contact vendor technical support as necessary.
Effectively recommend appropriate courses of action on issues surrounding data sharing, data storage, resource utilization, fault tolerance and redundancy, usage, security, integrity, compatibility, capacity and change control management.
Conduct business analysis, research, needs assessment, business process modeling, documentation, architecture and program development.
Evaluate and modifies vendor software while interfacing with vendor contacts and management.
Architect, design, and construct new systems using server and internet technology, keeping business needs, security, and ODOT standards current.
Responsible for high-level strategic planning, considering issues such as resource utilization, disaster planning, overall system performance and security.
Research, evaluate, architect and design new technology for use in ODOT's mission critical infrastructure, examples include cloud computing, systems management, remote access, security, firewall, and intra/internet related access and security.
Work in an office environment with hybrid work options available.
To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

What’s in it for you:

Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:

Seven (7) years of information systems experience in: managing enterprise-level Microsoft servers and systems, such as Azure cloud services and federation, Always On VPN, and other remote access technologies, as well as installing certificates for secure communications.

An associate's degree or higher in computer science, information technology, or a related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND five (5) years of information systems experience in: managing enterprise-level Microsoft servers and systems, such as Azure cloud services and federation, Always On VPN, and other remote access technologies, as well as installing certificates for secure communications.

A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field AND three (3) years of information systems experience; managing enterprise-level Microsoft servers and systems, such as Azure cloud services and federation, Always On VPN, and other remote access technologies, as well as installing certificates for secure communications.

A master's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field AND one (1) year of information systems experience in: managing enterprise-level Microsoft servers and systems, such as Azure cloud services and federation, Always On VPN, and other remote access technologies, as well as installing certificates for secure communications.

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

Experience in high-level strategic system planning, considering issues such as resource utilization, disaster planning, overall system performance and security.
Experience in the highest level of expertise and consultation for intra/internet technology based systems both on prem and cloud based.
Experience in the highest level of support for Mission Critical point-of-sale applications where criticality of the system includes time critical, revenue, regulatory requirements and public safety.

How to apply:

Complete the following required steps:
- Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
- Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.
  - Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.
  - Please address your cover letter to Tabitha Stopsen, Technical Administration Manager.
  - Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
  - You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.
- Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

For questions, call 503-586-6863 or email ODOTRecruitmentNH@odot.oregon.gov

Additional information:

We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
We will conduct name-based and fingerprint-based criminal background checks on final candidates under consideration for this position. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.
You will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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