Senior Systems Engineer

ilani; Ridgefield (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ilani in Ridgefield, WA seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise infrastructure supporting critical operations. You will lead server, virtualization, cloud, and identity platforms and collaborate with IT teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

This role requires hands-on expertise with VMware, Windows Server, AD/ADFS, IIS, backup, patch management, and automation via PowerShell.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field plus 8+ years IT experience.
• Associate degree plus 10+ years progressive IT experience.
• High School Diploma or GED plus 12+ years progressive IT experience.
• Minimum of two industry-recognized technical certifications relevant to enterprise infrastructure, systems administration, or cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Promotes superior guest service.
• Maintains a positive organizational culture according to ilani values.
• Evaluates and recommends new products and technologies for enterprise use.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to direct reports for high performance.
• Monitors server performance and recommends improvements.
• Covers multiple operating systems and platforms as needed to meet business requirements.
• Designs and maintains hardware/software configurations and continuity plans.
• Creates and maintains troubleshooting documentation and knowledgebase articles.
• Provides cross-discipline training and supports 24x7 systems management.

Skills

VMware

Windows Server Administration

Active Directory / ADFS

IIS Administration

PowerShell scripting

Remote access technologies

DNS / DHCP

Backup and disaster recovery

Networking concepts

Server patch management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field

Associate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

PowerShell CLI

ADFS tooling

Microsoft 365 administration

VxRail

Azure cloud services

Job description

We are dedicated in hiring outstanding individuals who share in our commitment and passion in serving our guests. Ambition, dedication, attention to detail, and a warm smile are all winning characteristics that lead to the spirit of who we are.

Position Summary:

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of enterprise infrastructure systems supporting critical business operations. This role provides technical leadership across server, virtualization, cloud, and identity platforms, ensuring performance, security, scalability, and operational excellence The position operates within a complex, application-centric environment and works closely with Systems Administrators, Security, Network, and Business Services teams to deliver cohesive, enterprise-grade solutions.

The Senior Systems Engineer will be required to have direct, long-term experience with the following technologies:

Required:

• VMWare
• Application server support and deployment
• Windows server administration
• Server OS patch management
• Data backup system management
• Basic networking concepts
• IIS administration
• Remote access methodologies
• Automation scripting (PowerShell / VB)
• Command line (PowerShell CLI / cmdlets)
• DNS / DHCP
• File & print services
• AD and ADFS

Additionally, there are many technologies that this position must have exposure to, and in-depth experience is preferred:

• Database server management
• Network load balancing

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes superior guest service.
• Maintains, and perpetuates a positive organizational culture according to the principles of the Spirit of Tâlícn and the Core Values of ilani.
• Evaluates and recommends new products, maintains knowledge of emerging technologies for application to the enterprise.
• Provides consistent developmental support, mentorship, and guidance to direct reports to ensure that they have the tools, information, and coaching necessary to conduct their work at the highest level.
• Monitors server performance and is proactive in assessing and making recommendations for improvement.
• The position is responsible for working with and becoming knowledgeable in other operating systems and platforms as needed to meet business requirements.
• Responsible for technical architecture and makes recommendations related to system support.
• Is a top-level technical contributor with advanced knowledge and experience working with operating systems and related hardware and software.
• Responsible for the design, configuration, maintenance and support of servers, collaboration systems, storage area network, enterprise backup, virtual servers, and systems management environments.
• Presents information to management that may result in the purchase and installation of hardware, software, and equipment.
• Design: Works with management, peers, and vendors to design and implement hardware/software configurations, logical models, operational management models, and business continuity plans for systems under management.
• Support: Works with management, peers, and vendors to provide ongoing monitoring, performance tuning, implementation, and fault root cause analysis for systems under management.
• Technical Writing: Creation and maintenance of troubleshooting and operational documentation for all systems under management. Authors and peer-reviews knowledgebase articles documenting fault root causes and their respective resolutions.
• Training: Provides and receives cross-discipline training in order to ensure maximum availability of systems under management.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively pursues opportunities, as an individual and as part of a group, to improve knowledge, tools, and processes for systems under management.
• Carries and responds to off-hours communications device, to provide 24x7 support for systems under management.
• Leads Change Management process and methodology as it relates to Systems Administration
• Responsible for enforcing the privacy rules pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as applicable to ilani
• Responsible for understanding and ensuring PCI compliance requirements are effectively implemented
• Supports established enterprise Shared Services Agreement and adheres to ongoing collaboration efforts among sister properties.
• Responsible for maintaining and enforcing confidentiality and privacy rules pursuant to all applicable regulations
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field, and eight (8+) years of Information Technology experience.

~OR~

• Associate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field, and ten (10+) years of progressive Information Technology experience.

~OR~

• High School Diploma or GED and twelve (12+) years of progressive Information Technology experience.
• Minimum of two (2) industry-recognized technical certifications relevant to enterprise infrastructure, systems administration, or cloud platforms.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to foster a supportive and enabling team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain gaming licensure in one or more jurisdictions.
• Advanced knowledge of operating systems, backup solutions, systems management, monitoring and expertise in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated advanced experience working in a VMWare environment.
• Demonstrated advanced experience working with all aspects of Window Server and its components.
• Experience administrating AD and ADFS environments.
• Experience working with Cloud solutions in a hybrid environment.
• Advanced knowledge of:
• Windows Server administration
• Active Directory / Microsoft domain services
• DNS/DHCP and core networking concepts
• Backup and disaster recovery systems
• Server patching and lifecycle management
• IIS administration and application server support
• Remote access technologies
• Demonstrated technical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working with Mobile devices and support.
• Strategic thinking with hands‑on execution
• Strong communication across technical and non-technical audiences
• Detail-oriented with focus on reliability and security
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, mission-critical environments
• Collaborative team mindset aligned with enterprise service delivery
• Demonstrated knowledge working with Microsoft 365 and e-mail administration
• Must possess advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and related hardware, network and authentication services, and mass storage devices and their related technologies.
• Experience in using diagnostic tools to troubleshoot complex problems.
• Some travel may be required.
• Must be willing to work in a smoking environment.
• Must be willing to adhere to company health and safety measures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• VMWare Certifications preferred
• Experience working with VxRail preferred
• In depth experience with Azure cloud services (Azure Arc, Azure Monitor, hybrid infrastructure) preferred
• Familiarity with enterprise security platforms and vulnerability management preferred