Systems Engineer III

Apex Systems; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Spokane, WA is seeking a Systems Engineer III to design, deploy, and optimize infrastructure. You will work with commodity servers, Linux/UNIX, and networks to scale operations and improve reliability.

The role emphasizes automation, monitoring design, root-cause problem solving, and adherence to security best practices. Collaboration across teams and documentation are important to deliver repeatable, cost-effective infrastructure improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience deploying and operating Linux in a datacenter environment.
• Proficiency in automation via Perl/Python programming and shell scripting.
• Understanding of standard internet protocols (Ethernet, IP, TCP/UDP, DNS, HTTP, SSL).
• Knowledge of security best practices in server configuration and access controls.
• Ability to build and query SQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Understand how commodity servers, operating systems and networks function, perform and scale.
• Troubleshoot, manage projects, and analyze problems.
• Drive infrastructure automation to improve efficiency.
• Design server monitoring and management solutions using automation and self-repair.
• Create processes to improve operational workflow and customer impact.
• Investigate root causes and implement long-term solutions via simplification and automation.
• Avoid reinventing the wheel; favor simple, repeatable solutions.
• Follow best practices in documentation, testing, security, and resource efficiency.
• Develop metrics to demonstrate performance improvements.

Skills

Linux/UNIX

Automation scripting

Networking fundamentals

Security best practices

SQL queries

Shell scripting

Tools

Git

Mercurial

SVN

AWS

Job description

Job Description

Systems Engineer III

Location: Spokane, Washington (Onsite)

Role Overview

The successful engineer in this role will understand how commodity servers, operating systems, and networks function, perform, and scale. This position involves driving technical innovation, designing automated monitoring solutions, and resolving complex problems at their root to enhance operational workflow and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand how commodity servers, operating systems and networks function, perform and scale.
• Possess troubleshooting, project management and problem analysis skills.
• Drive technical innovation and efficiency in infrastructure operations via automation.
• Design server monitoring and management solutions using automation and self-repair.
• Create processes that enhance operational workflow and provide positive customer impact.
• Dive deep to resolve problems at their root, looking for failure patterns amenable to long-term solutions via simplification and automation.
• Avoid re-inventing the wheel and prefer appropriately simple, repeatable solutions over more complex and failure prone ones.
• Recognize and adopt best practices in documentation, testing, security, operational support at scale, and efficient use of resources.
• Develop appropriate metrics to demonstrate performance at improving operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills: In-depth knowledge of and experience deploying and operating Linux or other UNIX variants in a datacenter environment. Proficiency and experience in automation via Perl/Python programming and shell scripting is required. A good understanding of standard internet protocols (Ethernet, ARP, IP, ICMP, UDP, TCP, SSL, DNS, HTTP, etc.) is necessary. The role also requires a demonstrable grasp of security best practices in server configuration, tool development, and access controls, along with experience in building SQL queries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of C, C++ or Java.
• Knowledge of VCS (git, mercurial, svn).
• Understanding of AWS technologies.
• Experience deploying or managing servers in large-scale, geographically diverse environments.
• Understanding and experience of managing and monitoring large scale disk sub-systems.
• Operational knowledge of common enterprise switching and routing platforms.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.