Senior System Engineer
Senior System Engineer
ProFocus Technology
Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
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TITLE: Senior Systems Engineer (Azure, Windows, VMware)
LOCATION: Portland, Oregon - Hybrid (80-90% Remote)
PAY: Target pay for this role is $120-140K but may vary based on experience
ENGAGEMENT TYPE: Direct Hire
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
As a Senior Systems Engineer you will be a key member of the Technical Operations team. Reporting to the Assistant Infrastructure Manager, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of IT infrastructure. Your role will ensure high availability, performance, and security for our compute, storage, and backup environments. You will proactively monitor system performance, recommend improvements, and troubleshoot issues. Additionally, you will lead and participate in projects related to system implementations, upgrades, and migrations, and mentor junior and mid-level team members.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for technical issues.
- Contribute to and enforce best practices for system security, performance, and reliability.
- Perform business-critical technical functions including Windows server administration, Data Center maintenance, and security compliance.
- Actively recommend, design, and implement enhancements to current tools and technologies.
- Coordinate and execute projects within the Infrastructure Systems domain.
- Mentor and coach junior and mid-level team members.
- Evaluate new technologies and make recommendations for adoption.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking an expert-level professional with hands-on experience and independent action capabilities. The ideal candidate will have:
- Expert-level knowledge of the Windows operating system, with bonus points for Linux experience.
- Strong experience with enterprise-level infrastructure technologies, including virtualization, storage, and networking.
- A proven track record of leading complex IT projects from conception to completion.
- Familiarity with tools such as Windows Server, Azure, Exchange/M365, Cohesity, PureStorage, VMware ESXi, LogicMonitor, and Ivanti Service Manager.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in systems administration roles, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership position.
- Relevant certifications such as MCSE, VCP, CompTIA Security+ are desired.
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is an innovative community-focused and mission-driven financial services company.
- WHY ProFocus: Candidates come first. ProFocus is a six-time winner of Best in Staffing for Talent Satisfaction.
- Quality process. We invest the time to understand your background and career goals. We only introduce you to opportunities that are the right fit.
- Access to hiring managers. We have close relationships with some of the most respected local companies, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. These relationships give is access to roles that may not be available anywhere else.
- Excellent benefits. We offer medical, dental, vision, 401k match, education reimbursement, sick leave, and employer-paid disability and life insurance. Review our detailed benefits here.
ProFocus is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity in our workplace and encourage all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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