Sr. Systems Engineer

Fuel Talent; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruiting company located in Seattle is looking for an experienced IT Systems Engineer II. This role focuses on supporting a hybrid on-prem/cloud infrastructure in a regulated life sciences environment. Key responsibilities include maintaining IT systems, ensuring security and compliance, and responding to incidents. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in IT systems, preferably in life sciences, and be skilled in system configuration, troubleshooting, and user support.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant IT systems experience.
• Experience in life sciences, biotech, medical, or regulated laboratory environments.
• Ability to support hybrid on-prem/cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and monitor IT systems and infrastructure.
• Ensure system availability, performance, and security; respond to incidents and outages.
• Train and support help desk staff on new systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Problem-solving

End-user support

Education

Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Server technologies

M365 administration

*NIX server platforms

VMware

Azure virtualization

Job description

We are seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineer II to support and evolve a hybrid on-prem/cloud infrastructure within a regulated life sciences environment. This role is hands-on, operationally focused, and critical to maintaining system availability, security, and compliance across office and laboratory environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and monitor IT systems and infrastructure
• Ensure system availability, performance, and security; respond to incidents and outages
• Harden systems in alignment with Infosec and regulatory requirements
• Support automation, scripting, and routine operational tasks
• Troubleshoot office and lab computing devices and monitoring systems
• Partner with IT, engineering, and other technology teams to maintain critical services
• Train and support help desk staff on new systems, tools, and best practices
• Operate in compliance with GMP, GCP, and GLP requirements

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant IT systems experience
• Life sciences, biotech, medical, or regulated laboratory environment experience — required
• Experience supporting hybrid on-prem/cloud infrastructure
• Strong background with:
• Microsoft Server technologies and M365 administration
• *NIX server platforms
• VMware and Azure virtualization
• End-user and executive-level support
• Knowledge of security best practices (monitoring, logging, encryption, auditing)
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to support occasional after-hours incidents

Preferred Experience

• Scripting or automation (Python, Perl, Ruby)
• Monitoring tools (SolarWinds, SumoLogic, etc.)
• Azure cloud services, IaaS/PaaS, and infrastructure-as-code
• Compliance and audit support (SOX, HIPAA)
• Experience with regulated audits and continuous improvement initiatives