Senior IT Systems & Cloud Engineer

Safran Group; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Group in Redmond, WA is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to own the design, deployment, and protection of the company’s IT infrastructure. You will lead complex projects, mentor staff, and ensure systems meet performance and security requirements across Windows, Linux, and cloud environments.

The role requires 5–10 years of experience in enterprise IT, strong networking and storage skills, and the ability to manage end-to-end IT operations, including migrations to AWS/Azure and

Qualifications

• Education: bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field; extensive experience may substitute.
• 5–10 years of professional systems administration experience.
• Proficiency in Windows Server, Windows, and Linux.
• Experience with virtualization (VMware).
• Strong networking knowledge: LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP.
• Experience with AWS and Azure; cloud migrations and deployments.
• Experience with storage systems (SAN, NAS; Fiber Channel and iSCSI).
• Some experience with database administration tasks.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• System and Network Management: Install, configure, and maintain servers, network devices (routers, firewalls), operating systems (Windows, Linux/Unix), and software applications.
• Performance and Optimization: Monitor system performance, analyze data, and implement enhancements, upgrades, and patches to ensure optimal performance, availability, and capacity.
• Security and Compliance: Implement, and monitor security protocols, including access controls, firewalls, and data protection measures, to safeguard the organization's data and systems.
• Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, and network issues, often serving as an escalation point for junior IT staff or internal customers of IT.
• Project Management: Lead or serve as a subject matter expert on IT projects, such as system upgrades, migrations to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and new system deployments.
• Backup and Disaster Recovery: Design and implement robust backup and recovery procedures and test disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
• Automation and Documentation: Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) and create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Leadership and Mentoring: Supervise, train, and mentor junior IT staff members, promoting professional development and effective teamwork.

Skills

Windows & Linux administration

VMware virtualization

Networking TCP/IP DNS DHCP

Cloud platforms AWS Azure

Storage SAN NAS iSCSI

Database administration tasks

Leadership & mentoring

Security & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

VMware

Windows Server

Linux

AWS

Azure

SAN

NAS

iSCSI

Job description

Safran Group in Redmond, WA is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to own the design, deployment, and protection of the company’s IT infrastructure. You will lead complex projects, mentor staff, and ensure systems meet performance and security requirements across Windows, Linux, and cloud environments.

The role requires 5–10 years of experience in enterprise IT, strong networking and storage skills, and the ability to manage end-to-end IT operations, including migrations to AWS/Azure and