Remote Lead Systems Engineer - Enterprise Cloud & Automation

Bowman

Olympia (WA)

Remote

USD 97,000 - 123,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with 2%

Paid time off, holidays

Job summary

Bowman is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer to design, implement, secure, and support enterprise infrastructure across 80+ sites in North America. Remote work is available, with leadership responsibilities and mentorship for junior staff.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in IT, strong AD/M365/AzureAD expertise, and certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, VCP, and AWS Architect. The role emphasizes automation, security, and strategic infrastructure modernization.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field required.
Eight or more (8+) years of progressive IT experience, including five (5+) years of advanced systems engineering experience.
Advanced systems and cloud certifications preferred. Examples include Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), AWS Solutions Architect Associate.
Experience with Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Entra ID, and enterprise identity management solutions.
Strong experience supporting VMware ESXi, Hyper‑V, Veeam, and other enterprise infrastructure technologies.
Experience with cloud architecture, migration strategies, and hybrid infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, configure, secure, and maintain enterprise systems, server environments, storage platforms, and cloud infrastructure.
Lead complex infrastructure deployments, upgrades, migrations, and integration projects.
Architect and support hybrid environments involving Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure AD, and cloud-based services.
Administer and optimize virtualization technologies, including VMware ESXi, Hyper‑V, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) platforms.
Manage enterprise backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, and high‑availability solutions.
Identify, analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex infrastructure, security, and performance issues across multiple technology platforms.
Develop and maintain infrastructure standards, configuration management practices, and operational procedures.
Design and implement automation solutions utilizing PowerShell, Power Automate, PowerApps, or similar technologies.
Monitor infrastructure health, capacity, security compliance, and system performance, proactively addressing risks and opportunities for improvement.
Support hyperconverged computing environments and enterprise storage solutions.
Develop technical documentation related to architecture, configurations, security controls, operational processes, backup and recovery procedures, and service records.
Perform security hardening and vulnerability remediation to ensure alignment with industry best practices and organizational standards.
Manage relationships with technology vendors, consultants, and support partners.
Provide advanced escalation support and technical leadership for IT operations and service delivery teams.
Support both onsite and remote locations while ensuring consistent service levels across the organization.
Communicate project status, risks, recommendations, and technical solutions to management and stakeholders.