Senior Systems Engineer

George Fox; Newberg (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Fitness Center membership

Free parking

Rich employee benefit package

Job summary

George Fox University is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to design, build, secure, and maintain university infrastructure across on‑prem and cloud environments.

You will work with the IT team to implement IaaS, cloud services (GCP/AWS), and authentication methods while ensuring robust disaster recovery and monitoring. A Bachelor's degree and cross‑platform experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Google Cloud, AWS).
• Proficiency in scripting with Ansible, Terraform, Bash, Python, PowerShell.
• Experience with virtualization, storage, backup and cross‑platform OS support (Windows & Linux).
• Knowledge of AD/SSO, file sharing, databases and user accounts management.
• Familiar with security, monitoring, disaster recovery and network services (DNS/DHCP/LDAPS/SMB/SMTP).
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, secure, and maintain university infrastructure (on‑prem and cloud).
• Design and implement IaaS and cloud services (GCP/AWS).
• Assist in planning and implementing disaster recovery protocols.
• Manage servers, storage, file sharing, and authentication tools.
• Support security team and ensure infrastructure is monitored and secured.
• Create and maintain technical documentation; provide troubleshooting across systems.
• Collaborate with IT directors and campus teams to align resources with the mission.

Skills

Cloud solutions

Networking & security

Cross-platform experience

Disaster recovery planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Amazon Web Services

Ansible

Terraform

Bash

Python

PowerShell

Active Directory / SSO

Windows

Linux

Open Source Software

DNS

DHCP

LDAPS

SMB

SMTP

Networking hardware/firewalls

Virtualization

Storage & backup

OpenShift / Gemini AI

Job description

George Fox University's IT department is seeking a highly skilled and motivated team player to fill the role of Senior Systems Engineer

About the Job:

The Senior Systems Engineer will work with the institutional technology team to provide technology infrastructure that meets the needs of students and employees. They will design, build, secure, and maintain systems using best practices. By partnering with teams throughout the University, the individual will help align institutional resources with the university's mission.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Designing and implementing Infrastructure as a Service
• Designing and implementing cloud services like Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services.
• Designing, implementing, securing and maintaining servers and storage, both on prem and in the cloud, supporting all aspects of university infrastructure.
• Assisting the Director of IT infrastructure with departmental planning, design, and implementation of the university's technology infrastructure.
• Assisting the Director of Cybersecurity with attesting for the security of cloud and on-premise infrastructure services.
• Managing software installations on servers supporting all aspects of university infrastructure.
• Researching new and alternative technologies to ensure the department continues to move forward, applying industry best practices and providing appropriate services to the university.
• Assisting in planning and implementing disaster recovery protocols.
• Managing accounts, authentication tools, and file sharing.
• Assisting the security team to make sure our infrastructure is monitored and secured.
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation for university systems
• Providing support and troubleshooting for multiple systems used throughout the university.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience working cross-culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
• Other duties as assigned.

A day in the life of this position:

A Senior Systems Engineer will design, manage, secure, and maintain the server, storage, and backup infrastructure, physical, virtual, and cloud hosted. They will oversee various authentication methods, including Active Directory, Single Sign-On, and file sharing. Additionally, they will provide support and troubleshoot multiple systems.

We're looking for candidates who have:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with cloud solutions like Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services.
• The ability to understand and program in various scripting languages including but not limited to Ansible, Terraform, Bash, Python, and PowerShell.
• Experience working with Gemini and other AI systems.
• Experience working with virtualization, storage, and backup solutions.
• Experience working with Windows, Linux and other operating systems including setup, maintenance, and following best practices.
• Experience provisioning and managing file shares, databases, and user accounts
• Experience with configuring and maintaining Single Sign On solutions.
• Experience with security and monitoring systems.
• Experience with disaster recovery procedures
• Familiarity with network protocols including DNS, DHCP, LDAPS, SMB, SMTP.
• Experience installing and maintaining open source software.
• Working knowledge of networking and firewalls.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
• A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

Job information:

• Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
• Primary Work Location: Newberg Campus
• Working Conditions: Physical requirements are those of a normal office environment.
• Supervisor: Director of IT Infrastructure

George Fox University has been transforming student's lives for over 125 years. We are a Christ-centered community that prepares students spiritually, academically, and professionally to think with clarity, act with integrity, and serve with passion. Our vision is to be the Christian university of choice known for empowering students to achieve exceptional life outcomes. We put students first, with Christ at the center of our work, embracing change in order to improve. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join us in creating transformational experiences for our students.

Being a part of our community means a commitment to faith and to a lifestyle that is consistent with the university's mission as described in the Statement of Faith and Community Lifestyle Statement on our website.

As a Christ-centered community, George Fox University is an institution that values diversity as an essential dimension of God's design for human communities.

What is most appealing about working at George Fox University?

• Faith-centered: Our culture is unique for higher education. At George Fox you can pursue academic excellence while integrating Biblical scriptures, praying with staff members and students at work, and helping to make an impact on the world in a way that promotes Christian values.
• Unapologetically Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God's Word.
• Live out your calling: You are able to use your God-given talents and abilities while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings, at which they will be able to glorify the kingdom of God just as they have seen you do.

For your personal well-being we offer:

• A strong Christian vision and mission-led organization with opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• Wonderful Christian peers and a vibrant student population.
• A beautiful and peaceful campus environment with areas to walk and coffee shops and restaurants close by.
• Free Fitness Center membership.
• Free parking.
• Rich employee benefit package.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The university is an equal-opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to make decisions about applicants and employees without regard to sex, age, race, color, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status to the extent prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. This prohibition applies not only to the recruiting and hiring process but to all facets of the employment relationship, including promotion, pay, training, classification, performance reviews, discipline, and termination.

George Fox is owned by the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church and its mission is distinctly Christian. Employees are required to agree with and abide by the university's faith statement and its statement of community responsibilities. Within the context of this agreement and commitment, employment opportunities are otherwise available to all persons on the basis of their experience and skills.

In the recruiting process, the university may make special effort to solicit applicants from underrepresented groups. This is done as an affirmative step to increase the representation of these populations in the university's workforce to better match their availability in the labor market. Hiring decisions are based on the applicants' qualifications as they relate to the needs of the position.