Job Description
We're seeking an experienced Senior System Administrator to join our dynamic IT infrastructure team in Portland. As a key technical leader, you'll architect, deploy, and maintain robust systems supporting 500+ employees across cloud and hybrid environments. This urgent opening requires immediate availability to drive critical infrastructure modernization initiatives.
What We Offer: Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, flexible remote policy, and opportunities for professional growth in a rapidly scaling tech company.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize Linux/Windows server infrastructure supporting cloud services (AWS/Azure)
- Manage enterprise-level network security protocols including firewalls, VPNs, and IAM systems
- Lead system monitoring, backup/recovery, and disaster response protocols with 99.9% uptime SLA
- Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform/Ansible and CI/CD pipelines
- Collaborate with DevOps teams on container orchestration (Kubernetes/Docker) deployments
- Document system architectures and maintain compliance with SOC2/GDPR standards
Qualifications
- 5+ years of enterprise system administration with Linux/Windows Server environments
- Expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure) and IaaS/PaaS services
- Proficiency in automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Python/Bash)
- Strong background in network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption protocols)
- Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines
- Relevant certifications (CompTIA Server+, AWS SysOps, MCSE) preferred
- Ability to work in fast-paced startup environment with minimal supervision