Sr Systems Administrator

Job Summary

The Information Technology department maintains hardware, software, and network configuration for over 200 employees and a broad regional IoT network that integrates products, services, and analytics capabilities. We are looking for an individual with a good mix of technical experience including networking, system administration, and end-user desktop support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and manage software and hardware related to LANs, WANs, firewall, VPNs, and wireless networking.
• Configure and manage physical and virtual servers (VMWare) and storage in a cloud/host mixed environment.
• Configure and manage hybrid Active Directory, M365 tenant, and InTune.
• Perform end-user desktop support including Windows 11 PC deployment and troubleshooting and software installations.
• Manage and support the organization's information security efforts, using best practices and procedures to protect data from intrusion, loss, and corruption.
• Assist with disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Occasional regional travel (Washington/Oregon) to provide IT support as needed.
• Contributes to 24x7 on-call rotation within the IT department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer or related field and a minimum of 5 years related experience/training OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5+ or more years of experience as team lead.
• Experience configuring and managing software and hardware related to Cisco and Juniper switches, LANs, WANs, firewall, physical and VMWare servers.
• Experience with helpdesk, end user support, and Windows PC deployments and knowledge of IT Service Management (ITSM) and IT Operations Management (ITOM).
• Experience managing on premise Active Directory and M365 Tenants
• Knowledge of Amazon Web Services including EC2 and elastic disaster recovery
• Demonstrated problem-solving, creative thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with end users and corporate leadership using non-IT terms.
• Experience managing and supporting the organization's information security efforts.
• This role is required to be on site at least 3 days per week. Must be willing to work occasional additional hours on weekends or occasional evening hours when needed.

• Standard IT certifications are a plus including CompTIA, CCNA, ITIL, AWS, etc.

Benefits

• $75 - $100k DOE
• 401k Plan with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5%.
• Company subsidized Medical/Dental/Vision plans for individual and family coverage.
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance with buy up options for self and family.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Employee fuel discount.
• Suburban location (Kent) makes this opportunity commutable, and parking is free.
• Cell Phone Stipend provided for use of personal phone.