IT Systems Administrator I — Network & Security Focus

Seattle's Union Gospel Mission; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

Basic Life Plan – company paid

Voluntary Life/AD&D/Disability/SoI

EAP & 24/7 Virtual Mental Health

Paid vacation and sick time

Holidays + Floating Holiday

Retirement benefits with company match

Continuing Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Seattle's Union Gospel Mission is seeking an IT Systems Administrator I to maintain hardware, software, and network infrastructure across the mission. This role deploys, configures, monitors, and secures LAN/WAN, VPNs, and Wi‑Fi while ensuring server deployments and access controls meet security standards.

Schedule: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; starting pay $37.31/hour. Requires an associate degree and 5+ years in AD and network troubleshooting; Network+ or Windows Server certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in computer science, engineering or IT network field required.
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Active Directory.
• 5+ years of experience troubleshooting networks.
• CompTIA Network+ or Microsoft Windows Server/Client certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and upgrade computer networks including VPNs and routers.
• Evaluate, monitor, and maximize network performance.
• Update and configure virus protection and security software.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and communication equipment issues.
• Install and configure LAN/WAN and related communication systems.
• Manage users in VOIP and Microsoft 365.
• Communicate updates to end-users and provide training on system changes.
• Forecast software/hardware needs and coordinate with vendors.

Skills

Active Directory

Network troubleshooting

Digital communications

Microsoft certifications

Education

Associate degree in IT/network field

Tools

VOIP systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Seattle's Union Gospel Mission is seeking an IT Systems Administrator I to maintain hardware, software, and network infrastructure across the mission. This role deploys, configures, monitors, and secures LAN/WAN, VPNs, and Wi‑Fi while ensuring server deployments and access controls meet security standards.

Schedule: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; starting pay $37.31/hour. Requires an associate degree and 5+ years in AD and network troubleshooting; Network+ or Windows Server certifications preferred.