Senior Systems Engineer

NV5; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, and Life insurance

401(k) and retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

NV5 Geospatial is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to architect, implement, and maintain IT infrastructure across multiple sites in Portland, OR. You will mentor Tier 1/2 staff, vet solutions through the full lifecycle, and collaborate with teams to ensure security and reliability.

The role emphasizes enterprise Windows Server design, AD/DNS/DHCP, virtualization, scripting, and infrastructure automation, with opportunities for leadership and cross-site projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Windows based enterprise systems such as Active Directory, Windows Server, Hyper-V.
• Excellent system and infrastructure design skills including enterprise class networking and storage.
• Strong experience in scripting/automation using bash or Python; PowerShell or Perl preferred.
• Expert knowledge of enterprise class networking (TCP/IP, Layer 2/3) design, troubleshooting and support.
• Deep virtualization knowledge (VMware, Hyper‑V, Nutanix).
• ITIL/ITSM concepts and practices.

Responsibilities

• Expert level support and design of Enterprise Class Windows Server solutions.
• Advanced level support and design of Enterprise Class server infrastructure and core services (AD, DNS, DHCP, SCCM, SCOM).
• Excellent automation/scripting and systems support activities, including system integration and monitoring.
• Incident and project management, mentoring Tier 1/2 staff.
• Lead/participate in team projects and drive infrastructure improvements.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Networking (Enterprise)

Scripting/Automation (bash, Python)

Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)

ITIL/ITSM

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in IT or related field

Tools

VMware

Hyper-V

Nutanix

SCCM

SCOM

IIS

Apache

AWS

Azure

PowerShell

Perl

Job description

Position Summary

The Senior Systems Engineer will provide expert level solutions and architecture for NV5 Geospatial’s growing IT infrastructure. This position will be key in architecting, implementing, and maintaining Geospatial IT infrastructure and providing guidance and mentorship to tier 1/2 IT staff members. Additionally, this position will have a focus on fully vetting and documenting the entire operational lifecycle of IT solutions and services.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in the Portland, OR office (must live Portland, OR or surrounding area)
• < 20% travel

Responsibilities

The duties of a Senior Systems Engineer include the support of a growing infrastructure spanning multiple sites. This position will work with management and team members to develop strategies and initiatives for the IT team in support of business goals and objectives.

This role also ensures solutions are expertly selected, designed, and supported during the entire infrastructure lifecycle. The role requires deep knowledge of a wide range of technology (including but not limited to Active Directory, enterprise class networking devices and various scripting languages) where the successful candidate will collaborate with other peers and colleagues to deliver and maintain infrastructure services to all sites within the business.

Primary

• Expert level support and design of Enterprise Class Windows Server solutions
• Advanced level support and design of Enterprise Class server infrastructure and core services (AD, DNS, DHCP, SCCM, SCOM)
• Excellent Automation/scripting and systems support activities, including system integration and monitoring.
• Excellent incident and project management skills.
• Ability to contribute to and/or lead team projects
• Strong prioritization and multitasking skills.
• Ensure operating standards are developed, maintained, and adhered to.
• Create and maintain documentation of systems processes and procedures
• Serve as a mentor for Tier 1/2 support teams.
• Identify opportunities for infrastructure and process improvements. Assess new technologies. Architect and implement POC's and production implementations.
• Work with internal and external customers, and development teams to ensure system configurations follow corporate security policies and control standards.
• Work with other team members to identify and suggest service improvements and/or new technology solutions.
• Application of and adherence to industry standards regarding security as it applies to core Infrastructure technologies.

Secondary

• Continuous learning of systems engineering skills and technologies.
• Function as a liaison between CEIT and other teams within the company, which may include direct or indirect contact with our customers.
• Any and all additional job duties as defined by IT management.
• Create process and procedural documentation for use by the IT team.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of Windows based enterprise systems such as Active Directory, Windows Server, Hyper-V, etc.
• Excellent system and infrastructure design skills including but not limited to Active Directory, enterprise class networking and enterprise class storage.
• Strong Experience in scripting/automation using bash or Phython. Experience in other languages such as Powershell or Perl preferred.
• Expert knowledge of enterprise class networking (TCP/IP, Layer 2 & 3) design, troubleshooting and support.
• Expert level knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper‑V, Nutanix, etc)
• Excellent understanding of networking concepts as they apply in an enterprise‑class Data Center.
• Strong understanding of enterprise class storage solutions.
• Strong understanding of DNS.
• Experience with supporting web server technologies (IIS, Apache).
• Cloud integration experience preferred – AWS and/or Azure.
• In depth knowledge of IT Service Management Framework and/or ITIL concepts and practices.
• Analytical skills necessary to ensure assignments are scoped and implemented in a clear, controlled, and anticipated fashion.
• Ability to quickly learn about methodologies and technologies for systems and applications, and to apply new knowledge in large scale environments.
• Demonstrated clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical and non‑technical coaching experience preferred.
• BA/BS with 8-10 years of IT experience (3 to 5 years working as a Senior Systems Engineer) in an Enterprise IT environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enterprise Class Certifications (RHCA, MCSE, CCIE, etc).
• Experience with GIS software.
• Experience creating and maintaining Infrastructure As Code

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off/Flexible Time Off

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.