Sr. Systems Engineer (On-site)
Northwest Administrators, Inc.
$8,960 - $12,120 / month
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Description
Do you enjoy working on a close-knit, supportive team? Are you service-minded and driven by the need to provide outstanding customer support? Do you have a deep background in VMware environment architecture, storage and SAN management, data protection and backup, server administration and networking? If you have the ability to assess and solve complex problems, then you may be the person we're seeking to join our Technical Services team!
What you'll be doing...
As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll serve as a technical authority for the company’s core infrastructure – enterprise virtualization, storage, data protection, computer hardware, identity, endpoint and mobile device management, and hybrid cloud and messaging platforms. You’ll architect, deploy, and maintain highly available VMware environments; design and manage enterprise SAN/NAS storage; own the enterprise backup, replication and disaster recovery infrastructure; and administer Windows Server, AD Domain Services, Entra ID, Microsoft 365 and Exchange hybrid topologies, along with Copilot and other approved AI services.
- Architect, deploy, configure and maintain high-availability vSphere environments, including vCenter administration.
- Networking, resource allocation, capacity planning and VM lifecycle management.
- Design, provision and troubleshoot enterprise storage arrays.
- Own the enterprise backup and replication infrastructure (VEEAM).
- Ensure appropriate backups performed, monitored and maintained for all servers and appropriate devices at all company locations.
- Plan, document and execute recurring restore and recovery testing in support of the disaster recovery and business continuity program.
- Manage enterprise rack server infrastructure, including firmware upgrades, hardware health monitoring and out-of-band monitoring.
- Configure and install servers, storage, virtualization hosts, desktops, printers, network hardware, software and operating systems in accordance with defined standards.
- Manage, secure and scale hybrid enterprise infrastructure across on-premise environment and cloud platforms (Azure).
- Administer hybrid Exchange topologies and Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive and Teams.
- Maintain Active Directory Domain Services, Group Policy Objects, Entra ID tenant security, hybrid identity synchronization, single sign-on integrations, and PKI / internal certificate authorities, in coordination with the security team.
- Owns the enterprise mobile device and endpoint management platform (Microsoft InTune).
- Support the deployment, configuration and ongoing administration of Microsoft Copilot and other approved AI services.
This position is scheduled to work on-site in our Seattle office.
Who you are...
- Educated. Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field preferred; or equivalent work experience.
- Experienced. 7-10 years’ experience in enterprise systems administration and engineering, including senior or lead level responsibility/experience. Expertise in vSphere 7.x/8.x architecture.
- Knowledgeable. Extensive virtualization and datacenter infrastructure knowledge, SAN/NAS and enterprise backup & recovery platforms, M365 & Exchange, PowerShell and InTune. Troubleshooting (hardware/software/networks), Windows desktop/server administration & Active Directory
- Preferred Experience. VMware VCP or VCAP certification
- Team Player. Work independently and as a productive and contributing member of a team
- Meticulous. Strong attention to detail with ability to quickly assess and analyze problems
- Service Minded. You deliver customer support like you expect to receive it: with excellence
Who we are...
Northwest Administrators, Inc. is an industry leader in third-party administration of employee benefits. We administer one of the largest multi-employer pension plans in the country, along with numerous large health and welfare plans. As part of our team, you will benefit from many training and development opportunities and can expect a better-than-market benefits package. See what our associates are saying about us at Northwest Administrators Inc. | Careers (nwadmin.com)
If hired, you can expect...
- Salary range of $8,960-$12,120 per month (dependent upon experience & qualifications)
- Medical, dental (w/orthodontia), vision, Rx benefits, disability, life & pet insurance
- Generous 401(k) plan with employer base contribution and match
- Paid vacation (10 days), sick leave (10 days) and holidays (10 days)
- Collaborative team environment
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Work-life balance
Equal Employment Opportunity
NWA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, amnesty, veteran status, citizenship, family medical history or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws. NWA prohibits any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact Human Resources at HR@nwadmin.com to request accommodation.
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Benefits
- health insurance
- 401(k)
- sick leave
About this role
Northwest Administrators is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to own the full spectrum of their enterprise infrastructure—from VMware virtualization and SAN storage to Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and hybrid cloud platforms. You'll architect and maintain highly available environments, manage backup and disaster recovery systems, administer endpoint and mobile device management through Intune, and support emerging AI services. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll design solutions, troubleshoot complex problems, and ensure business continuity across on-premises and Azure environments.
The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years of enterprise systems administration experience with deep expertise in vSphere, storage, and Microsoft infrastructure. You should be comfortable with PowerShell scripting, Windows Server and AD administration, and ideally hold VMware certifications. Beyond technical depth, the role values service-minded problem-solvers who work well in a close-knit team and take ownership of infrastructure reliability.
Based in Seattle and hybrid in structure, this full-time position offers a competitive salary of $8,960–$12,120 monthly, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) match, plus 30 days of paid time off annually. Northwest Administrators emphasizes professional development and work-life balance within a collaborative environment.
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