Senior Systems Administrator

Position:
Senior Systems Administrator

Company:
Blueprint Technologies

Compensation:
$38.46 to $48.08 USD/hour (midpoint: $43.27 USD/hour)

Location:
United States, Redmond, WA

Employment type:
Not specified

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Short Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support advanced research and development lab environments focused on server infrastructure, hardware operations, test automation support, and enterprise systems administration. This role combines traditional systems administration with hardware deployment, infrastructure troubleshooting, lab operations, and environment management.

Responsibilities:
- Administer and support Windows Server and Linux-based lab environments
- Deploy, configure, image, and maintain servers, desktops, laptops, and specialized test hardware
- Build and support virtualized environments using Hyper-V and related technologies
- Configure and troubleshoot Active Directory, DNS, networking, and remote access systems
- Support hardware deployment activities including rack-and-stack, cabling, KVM configuration, and device onboarding
- Perform break/fix troubleshooting across server, network, firmware, operating system, and infrastructure components
- Conduct firmware updates, hardware diagnostics, and root cause analysis
- Monitor and maintain lab infrastructure health, capacity, and operational readiness
- Support test automation and engineering teams with infrastructure setup and maintenance
- Configure and support remote management tools such as iLO, iDRAC, KVMoIP, and console access systems
- Maintain inventory, asset tracking, and operational documentation
- Coordinate equipment moves, deployments, and decommissioning activities
- Utilize ticketing and operational management systems such as ServiceNow or equivalent
- Participate in infrastructure planning, environment optimization, and operational improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with operational, safety, and security standards

Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience preferred
- 5+ years of systems administration experience in enterprise, lab, or infrastructure-heavy environments
- Strong experience supporting Windows Server environments
- Experience with virtualization technologies including Hyper-V
- Hands-on experience with server hardware deployment and troubleshooting
- Experience supporting networking infrastructure and cabling within lab or data center environments
- Familiarity with Active Directory, DNS, imaging, patching, and endpoint management tools
- Experience with remote management platforms such as iLO, iDRAC, KVM systems, or equivalent
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills across hardware and software systems
- Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to operational issues
- Ability to lift and move equipment as needed within lab environments
- Ability to work onsite in Redmond, WA

Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) program
- Competitive PTO offerings
- Parental Leave
- Opportunities for professional growth and development