Systems Administrator, Senior Associate

Sedron Technologies; Sedro-Woolley (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance

FSA/HSA options

Tuition reimbursement

Casual work attire

Job summary

Sedron Technologies is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage Sedron's IT infrastructure in Bellingham or Sedro-Woolley, WA. You will own the Microsoft 365 tenant, Entra ID, security settings, and backup design for a multi-site environment.

You will lead infrastructure projects, mentor the IT team, and coordinate IT/OT integration for plant sites. Strong Windows, Azure, and networking experience with clear English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or a related field or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of professional systems administration with ownership of infrastructure design decisions.
• Experience with Windows Server, Azure IaaS, Active Directory, Entra ID, M365 & Intune administration incl. security/compliance; enterprise networking; hypervisor; backup/DR; PowerShell; TLS/Certificate lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users and strong English communication.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Sedron's computing environment, including servers, cloud infrastructure, networks, and endpoints.
• Own the Microsoft 365 tenant and Entra ID, including licensing, security, and compliance settings.
• Make infrastructure architecture decisions in collaboration with IT leadership for cloud, network, and backup design.
• Define and maintain technical standards, security baselines, and best practices for the IT environment.
• Monitor systems and networks for performance, availability, and security; take corrective action.
• Lead disaster recovery planning and backup/restore processes.
• Lead IT infrastructure projects for new sites and expansions.
• Mentor IT team members and participate in after-hours on-call rotation.
• Travel to offices/sites to assess connectivity and support local infrastructure.
• Coordinate IT/OT network segmentation and change control to protect plant systems.

Skills

Windows Server

Azure IaaS

Active Directory

Entra ID

Microsoft 365

Intune

Security/compliance

Networking

PowerShell

Backup/DR

TLS/reverse proxy

API integration

Linux container hosting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

10+ years of systems administration experience

High school diploma or GED

Azure Administrator, CCNP, CISSP certifications

Tools

TLS automation

Job description

Sedron Technologies is hiring a talented Systems Administrator, Senior Associate in Bellingham or Sedro-Woolley, WA!

Sedron is a leading provider of circular waste management technologies for agricultural manure and municipal biosolids processing, deploying facilities across several North American regions. Since its founding in 2014, Sedron has pioneered innovative solutions, including the patented Varcor® system, to transform waste into clean water, organic fertilizer, and carbon-negative commodities. With strong engineering expertise, Sedron’s processes reduce nutrient pollution, lower operational expenses, and promote sustainability at a fraction of traditional costs.

Because We Design, Build, Commission, And Operate Our Technologies, We Are Looking For Individuals Who Can Meet The Following Essential Functions Of The Position

• Administer and maintain Sedron's computing environment, including servers, cloud infrastructure, networks, and endpoints
• Own the Microsoft 365 tenant and associated applications, including Entra ID, Intune, licensing, security, and compliance settings
• Make infrastructure architecture decisions in partnership with IT leadership, including cloud, network, identity, and backup design
• Define and maintain technical standards, security baselines, and best practices for the IT environment
• Proactively monitor systems and networks for performance, availability, and security issues, and take corrective action
• Package and deploy software and updates to Windows endpoints
• Serve as the final technical escalation point for helpdesk and system issues across a wide range of applications and systems
• Lead disaster recovery planning and own backup and restore processes
• Lead infrastructure projects, including IT setup for new and expanding sites
• Mentor and cross-train other IT team members
• Participate in the after-hours on-call rotation as an escalation point for system emergencies
• Travel to company offices, plants, and project sites to assess connectivity, install hardware, and support local infrastructure
• Coordinate with controls engineering on IT/OT network segmentation, remote access, and change control so that IT changes do not affect plant control systems
• Implement changes through IT change management and maintain system configurations to security baselines

This position allows for growth and career progression to be determined by performance, certifications, and supervisor discretion.

Benefits

• Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options to keep you feeling your best
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays (plus 2 floating holidays to use your way)
• Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• FSA and HSA options with employer contributions
• Tuition reimbursement — we invest in your growth
• Casual work attire — no suits required (unless that’s your thing)

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 10+ years of professional systems administration experience, including ownership of infrastructure design decisions
• Windows Server and Azure IaaS; Active Directory and Entra ID; Microsoft 365 and Intune administration, including security and compliance settings; enterprise networking (VLANs, firewalls, VPN, wireless); hypervisor administration; backup, restore, and disaster recovery design; PowerShell scripting and API integration; reverse proxy and TLS design for publishing internal services, including certificate lifecycle management
• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users; effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Experience owning a Microsoft 365 tenant in a multi-site organization
• Experience managing networks, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless in enterprise cloud-managed platforms
• Experience designing containerized service hosting on Linux, including reverse proxy and certificate automation
• Advanced Microsoft, networking, or security certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, CCNP, CISSP)
• Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial sites
• Familiarity with OT environments and ISA/IEC 62443 concepts
• Minimum requirement for all positions is a high school diploma or GED
• Must have effective verbal, reading, and written communication skills in the English language

Additional Information

• Compensation for this role is between $140,000 - $175,000 annually
• This role may qualify for a discretionary bonus, recognizing outstanding contributions to team and company success
• This role requires approximately 20% travel to support Sedron facilities
• In compliance with state and local pay transparency laws, the expected compensation for this role is shared above. The range provided is Sedron’s estimate of the base compensation for this role and the final offer will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills, and geographic location. Compensation may be adjusted within this range to reflect regional cost-of-living differences in states where Sedron is hiring.

Must be a US Citizen or legal permanent resident for this position. We are unable to sponsor any employment visas.

We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. This is a non-safety sensitive role and all applicants will be subject to applicable pre-employment drug testing and a background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment.

Sedron Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sedron Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status.

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