Senior Systems Engineer

Insight Global; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting firm is seeking a mid-senior level IT professional in Portland, Oregon. Responsibilities include enhancing IT tools, mentoring team members, and overseeing complex IT projects. Candidates should have at least 5 years in systems administration and relevant certifications. Competitive salary range is $125,000 - $150,000 annually. This full-time position offers a chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and lead IT initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in systems administration roles.
• At least 3 years in a senior or leadership position.
• Relevant certifications such as MCSE, VCP, CompTIA Security+ desired.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and implement enhancements to tools and technologies.
• Mentor and coach junior team members.
• Evaluate new technologies for business needs.
• Perform technical functions like server administration and incident response.

Skills

Mentoring

Technical problem solving

Windows server administration

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure

VMware ESXi

Ivanti Service Manager

Job description

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Pay: 125-150k/ year

Responsibilities

• Actively recommend, design, and implement enhancements to current tools and technologies.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Coordinate, collaborate, and execute on projects within the Infrastructure Systems domain, often requiring in-depth evaluation of complex business and system processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for technical issues and challenges.
• Evaluate new technologies and make recommendations for adoption based on business needs and industry trends.
• Contribute to and enforce best practices for system security, performance, and reliability.
• Perform a range of business-critical technical functions including, but not limited to: Windows server administration, Data Center maintenance and management, observability tool configuration and management, patching and vulnerability management, incident response and resolution, documentation and reporting, and security compliance.
• Strong experience implementing solutions that support High Availability, Data Center Resiliency, and Business Continuity.
• Expert-level knowledge of Windows operating system; familiarity with Linux is a plus.
• Proven track record of leading complex IT projects from conception to completion.
• Strong experience with enterprise-level infrastructure technologies, including virtualization, storage, and networking.
• Familiarity with tools and technologies such as Windows Server, Azure, Exchange/M365, Cohesity, PureStorage, VMware ESXi, LogicMonitor, and Ivanti Service Manager.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (equivalent experience accepted in lieu of a degree).
• 5+ years of experience in systems administration roles, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership position.
• Relevant certifications such as MCSE, VCP, CompTIA Security+, etc. are desired.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

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