Senior Systems Engineer

Roseburg Forest Products Co. in; Springfield (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Roseburg Forest Products Co. is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer (Project Management) to lead the design, deployment, and support of critical IT infrastructure in alignment with business objectives.

The role requires expertise in VMware vSphere/NSX, Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange Online, and scripting with PowerShell/PowerCLI. Occasional travel to Roseburg facilities is expected and on-site work is involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of IT systems engineering, infrastructure management, and enterprise environments.
• Strong VMware virtualization and storage/provisioning experience.
• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange Online/Hybrid, and Microsoft 365.
• Security, resilience, scripting, and automation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and manage VMware vSphere and Cloud Foundation including ESX configuration and lifecycle management.
• Administer VMware NSX networking and security virtualization with segmentation and overlays.
• Oversee Pure Storage and compute platforms such as Cisco UCS; manage via Intersight.
• Implement DR and cyber resilience strategies using VMware solutions.
• Maintain AD DS, DNS, and Group Policy; support Exchange Online/Hybrid and Proofpoint integration.
• Automate tasks with PowerShell/PowerCLI; document configurations and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver IT solutions per security standards.
• Participate in on-call rotations and occasional travel to Roseburg facilities.

Skills

VMware vSphere

NSX

Windows Server

Active Directory

PowerShell

PowerCLI

Networking basics

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Cisco Intersight

Pure Storage

Exchange Online

Proofpoint

PowerCLI

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer (Project Management)

Purpose

The Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for implementing, managing, and supporting critical IT infrastructure components that enable secure, reliable, and scalable business operations. This individual will provide advanced technical expertise, lead critical projects, mentor team members, and ensure alignment with organizational standards and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and manage VMware vSphere and Cloud Foundation including ESX hypervisor configuration, lifecycle management, and optimization.
• Administer VMware NSX networking and security virtualization, ensuring robust segmentation, micro-segmentation, and secure network overlays.
• Oversee storage infrastructure, including Pure Storage arrays, and mange compute platforms such as Cisco UCS servers and Fabric Interconnects via Cisco Intersight.
• Implement disaster recovery and cyber resilience strategies using VMware Live Recovery solutions, including VMware Live Cyber Recovery and VMware Live Site Recovery.
• Maintain Active Directory Domain Services, including group policy and DNS.
• Install, configure, and support Windows Server 2016 2025 and provide a point of escalation for Windows 11 end user devices.
• Administer Exchange Online/Hybrid environments, ensuring reliability and integration with Proofpoint Email Protection solutions.
• Maintain and support PKI infrastructure, ensuring the integrity and availability of digital certificates.
• Automate administrative tasks and develop operational scripts using tools such as PowerShell and VCF PowerCLI.
• Apply basic networking concepts to support connectivity, troubleshooting, and integration across platforms.
• Document system configurations, operating procedures, and incident responses to ensure compliance and knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver IT solutions aligned with business requirements and security standards.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to critical incidents as needed
• Model company core values
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of experience in IT systems engineering, infrastructure management, and enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in VMware virtualization platforms (vSphere, Cloud Foundation, NSX).
• Experience with Windows Server (20162025), Active Directory, Exchange Online/Hybrid, and core Microsoft services.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise server and storage platforms (Cisco UCS, Pure Storage) and hybrid cloud/Microsoft 365 environments.
• Experience with security and resilience technologies including PKI, EDR/NGAV, email security, monitoring, and data protection platforms.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (PowerShell, PowerCLI).
• Basic understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, routing/switching).
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs and assisted by additional personnel lifting of equipment up to 120 lbs as needed.
• Occasional travel to Roseburg facilities, data centers, or industry events (up to 10%).
• Participation in after-hours support and on-call rotations as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., VMware VCP, Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Pure Storage, Varonis, ITIL, or similar).