Senior Systems Administrator - Windows

Redtech is helping our client with a Direct Hire search for a Senior Systems Administrator (Windows).

Location: Edmonds, WA

Schedule - Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote) w/ flexible hours

Background and reference check - requires successful completion.

Compensation -

Pay Range: $115,000 - $120,000/year DOE

Benefits offering – based on eligibility:

• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation (starting at 10 days/year)
• Paid sick leave (based on WA state laws)
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with annual profit sharing
• Discretionary Bonuses

Additional benefits include:

• Tour and Travel benefits
• Employee Merchandise Discount
• Education and Health Club Allowance
• Tech and Remote Work Equipment Allowance

Reporting to: Senior Director of Technology

Our CIENT is looking for Senior Systems Administrator to join their IT team. This is a highly experienced, critical technical role requiring significant breadth of knowledge across infrastructure, security, data integration, and automation domains. This position is responsible for managing the organization's technology stack, from physical hardware and our private cloud environment to logical security and complex data flow. The successful candidate must possess deep expertise in server, storage, network, security, and cloud technologies, coupled with strong programming and database skills.

Responsibilities:

Hardware and Infrastructure Management (Physical Layer)

Manage and maintain core physical assets, including HPE Proliant servers, HPE StorageWorks storage arrays, and HP Procurve/Aruba network switches

Oversee the capacity and operations of our private cloud systems, ensuring performance and availability

Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity systems

Establish and oversee desktop security and deployment standards, including management of hardware refresh cycles

Logical Systems and Security Configuration

Design, implement, and maintain the logical server and virtualization environment, utilizing Hyper-V across Windows and Linux operating systems

Maintain expert-level proficiency in Windows Server systems, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 administration

Manage core security architecture, specifically configuring tiered networks with multiple firewalls (e.g., Cisco ASA) and ensuring compliance with Federal regulations (PCI, Sarbanes-Oxley, HIPAA)

Administer cloud-based CDN and web application security platforms.

Administer network logic, including VLANs, access control lists (ACLs), and protocols like MACsec

Provide advanced support and troubleshooting for complex system and application issues

Data Integration, Database, and Automation

Architect and maintain critical data integration pipelines between Salesforce CRM and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

Collaborate closely with the application development team to facilitate project initiatives, system interactions, and integration between systems

Serve as the primary administrator for multiple MSSQL Server instances, handling performance tuning, security, and advanced T-SQL development

Develop, maintain, and secure automation scripts using PowerShell and VBScript to streamline system administration and data integration processes

Implement and enforce system and network change management using a systematic, secure, and documented process

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or equivalent demonstrated practical experience

10 years of progressive, hands-on experience in Systems Administration, reflecting deep senior-level experience in managing a broad technology portfolio

Expert-level proficiency in Windows Server systems, Active Directory, and Hyper-V

Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server administration and T-SQL development

Mandatory hands-on experience implementing and maintaining compliance with applicable federal guidelines

Experience managing and securing private/hybrid cloud environments and CDN/web application security

Demonstrated proficiency in PowerShell and VBScript for systems automation

Deep understanding of Salesforce data model and architecture for integration purposes.

Extensive administration experience with Microsoft 365

Expertise in managing and configuring specific hardware and protocols: Cisco ASA firewalls, HP Procurve/Aruba switches, HPE Proliant servers, HPE StorageWorks, and network security protocols (VLANs, MACsec)

Experience with integration platforms such as eOne SmartConnect or Dell Boomi

Familiarity with ERP systems, specifically Microsoft Dynamics GP or Sage Intacct

Current professional certifications in network security or cloud/server administration (e.g., CompTIA Security , CCNA, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator)