System Administrator 2

Everest Consultants, Inc.; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision insurance

short-term disability

life and AD&D insurance

a 401(k) retirement plan

a referral bonus program

paid sick/vacation/holidays

a health and welfare fringe benefit

Job summary

Everest Consultants, Inc. is seeking a System Administrator 2 to support enterprise server environments, DevOps practices, and security/compliance.

You will work closely with developers, cybersecurity, QA, and business stakeholders to ensure reliable delivery of technology solutions. Responsibilities include administering platforms, supporting DevSecOps, managing code repositories, and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field preferred; 3+ years IT experience if degree is held.
• Experience with CI/CD tooling such as GitLab CI or Jenkins.
• Strong scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for admin automation.
• Experience with IIS, Apache, Tomcat and reverse proxy configurations.
• Ability to design and document solutions; good communication and security focus.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support enterprise server environments and infrastructure platforms.
• Configure, deploy, test, troubleshoot, and optimize software and infrastructure.
• Provide technical support and training to users and teams on system functionality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement software solutions and automation initiatives.
• Monitor system performance, analyze data, identify trends, and improve reliability.
• Investigate complex system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Create, maintain, and improve operational procedures, documentation, and system standards.
• Support software lifecycle activities including testing, deployment, and configuration management.
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, QA, and change management requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to increase effectiveness, scalability, and resilience.

Skills

CI/CD tooling

Python

PowerShell

Bash

GitLab CI

Jenkins

IIS

Apache

Tomcat

Documentation

Communication

Requirements Engineering

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT related field

3 years experience with Bachelor's degree

5 years experience without degree

Tools

Git

VMware/Hyper-V

Job description

System Administrator 2(With DevOps Expertise)

Location: Vancouver, WA (Hybrid)

Duration: 12-month Contract (with possible extensions up to 5 years)

Pay Range: $48.00 - $52.80 per hour

Our client is looking for a System Administrator 2 to support the administration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of software development and operational technology environments. Working closely with developers, engineers, cybersecurity professionals, quality assurance teams, and business stakeholders, this role helps ensure the secure, reliable, and efficient delivery of technology solutions. Responsibilities include administering development platforms and tools, supporting DevSecOps and automation practices, managing code repositories and software licensing, integrating security and compliance controls into system development processes, and maintaining supporting documentation. The System Administrator also assists with troubleshooting, configuration management, platform support, and process optimization to improve system performance and operational effectiveness. Success in this role requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, collaboration skills, and a commitment to security, quality, and compliance. This position plays an important role in enabling efficient software delivery, reducing operational risk, and supporting the organization's technology and business objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain, and support enterprise server environments, operating systems, and infrastructure platforms to ensure high availability and reliable performance.
• Configure, deploy, test, troubleshoot, and optimize software, systems, and infrastructure with minimal impact to business operations.
• Provide technical support and training to users, support personnel, and technology teams on system functionality, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, and project teams to plan, implement, and enhance software solutions, automation initiatives, and system improvements.
• Monitor system performance, analyze operational data, identify trends, and recommend solutions to improve reliability, efficiency, and service quality.
• Investigate complex system issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop corrective actions to minimize downtime and operational risk.
• Create, maintain, and improve operational procedures, technical documentation, system standards, and knowledge resources.
• Support software lifecycle activities, including testing, debugging, deployment, configuration management, and ongoing operational support.
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, quality assurance, and change management requirements while maintaining accurate records and audit-ready documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by recommending process, technology, and operational enhancements that increase effectiveness, scalability, and system resilience.

Position Requirements:

Education & Corresponding Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, business enterprise systems, engineering or a directly-related technical field is preferred.
  • 3 years of experience is required with a bachelor's degree in applicable fields.
  • 5 years of experience is required without a degree or applicable degree.
• Experience must include direct work experience in Computer/Information Technology.

Required Technical Skills & Experience

• CI/CD automation tooling (GitLab CI, Jenkins).
• Scripting: Python, Bash, PowerShell for administrative task automation, log parsing, and scheduled maintenance routines.
• IIS, Apache HTTP Server, Apache Tomcat, and associated reverse proxy/load-balancing configurations.
• Ability to design and document solutions with systems and software.
• Ability to build credibility and trust among key project stakeholders and customers.
• Ability to communicate technical information verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical users.
• Knowledge of 'Requirements Engineering' and software development life cycles.
• Ability to distinguish key interactions and connectives among enterprise server-client technical solutions involving hardware, networks, security, and applications.
• Ability to analyze data; identify quality assurance/quality control issues; and identify failure or maintenance trends.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Electrical Utility experience
• Knowledge of North American Electric Reliability Corporation - Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC-CIP) and National Institute of Standards and Technology and Federal Information Security Management Act FISMA requirements
• Knowledge of and experience is preferred with the following:
  • Security/DevSecOps: Automated vulnerability scanning (GitLab Ultimate Security), and secure baseline implementation adhering to agency cybersecurity mandates.
  • Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Enterprise Linux (RHEL/CentOS 7/8/9) guest OS administration and triage.
  • Experience administering enterprise COTS suites (e.g., asset management, document management, ticketing/ITSM, or engineering software) and custom-built .NET/Java applications.
  • Basic SQL querying (T-SQL, PL/SQL) for health checks and data troubleshooting
  • Experience with software license management.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• short-term disability
• life and AD&D insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan
• a referral bonus program
• paid sick/vacation/holidays
• a health and welfare fringe benefit

Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.