Job Description
Join our dynamic team as a Senior System Administrator and architect cutting-edge IT infrastructure for Pacific Northwest businesses. We're seeking a tech-savvy professional to optimize cloud environments, ensure system security, and drive operational excellence in Seattle's thriving tech hub.
Our ideal candidate will transform complex technical challenges into streamlined solutions while mentoring junior staff. Enjoy competitive benefits, remote flexibility options, and opportunities to shape our digital future.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain AWS/Azure cloud infrastructure and hybrid environments
- Lead system security protocols including vulnerability assessments and compliance audits
- Automate deployment processes using Terraform, Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines
- Manage enterprise-level Linux/Windows servers and virtualization platforms (VMware/KVM)
- Monitor system performance with Nagios/Zabbix and optimize resource utilization
- Develop disaster recovery plans and execute system backup/recovery procedures
- Collaborate with development teams on DevOps integration and container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience (5+ years)
- Expertise in Linux/Windows administration and networking fundamentals
- Advanced scripting skills (Python/Bash/PowerShell)
- Cloud certification (AWS/Azure) or demonstrable hands-on expertise
- Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex system issues under pressure
- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration