System Engineer III

Verathon, Inc. • Bothell, WA

1d • $111,756 - $155,740

About The Position

The System Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, administering, securing, automating, and supporting Verathon's hybrid infrastructure, Microsoft 365 environment, cloud services, and enterprise systems. The role delivers solutions within established architecture, standards, and procedures, seeking guidance from senior staff for complex, ambiguous, or enterprise-wide issues.

The engineer supports enterprise infrastructure across on-premises and Microsoft Azure environments; administers Microsoft 365 and identity and access services; and builds and supports Windows Server and Linux environments, virtualization, storage, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions. The role also develops infrastructure automation, implements security best practices, monitors infrastructure health and performance, evaluates emerging technologies, and helps maintain standards, documentation, and operational procedures.

The position collaborates with IT and business teams, participates in vendor engagements as needed, and responsibly uses AI-assisted administration tools in accordance with security and governance standards. On-call support may be required outside regular business hours and on weekends based on business and operational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and industry certifications.
• Five to seven years of progressively responsible systems administration experience supporting enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience administering Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, SharePoint Online, Intune, Active Directory, and hybrid identity environments.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server and Linux administration, virtualization platforms, enterprise storage, backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability technologies.
• Experience with Azure native services, including Virtual Machines, Networking, Storage, Key Vault, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Azure Automation, Update Manager, and Azure Policy.
• Experience administering Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, security baselines, identity governance, privileged access, and enterprise security controls.
• Proficiency with PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, scripting, REST APIs, Infrastructure as Code, and enterprise automation.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, VPNs, firewalls, and network security.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders and seek guidance on complex or ambiguous issues.
• Availability for on-call support as needed, including outside regular business hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, administer, and support enterprise infrastructure across on-premises and Microsoft Azure environments in accordance with established architecture, standards, and procedures.
• Administer Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint Online, Entra ID, Intune, Teams, OneDrive, Exchange Online, and related collaboration platforms.
• Manage enterprise identity and access services, including Entra ID, Active Directory, security groups, RBAC, PIM, managed identities, app registrations, Conditional Access, and authentication policies.
• Design, build, implement, administer, and support Windows Server and Linux environments, virtualization platforms, storage, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions.
• Develop, maintain, and improve infrastructure automation using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, Infrastructure as Code, and Azure native automation services.
• Implement and maintain security practices, including vulnerability management, endpoint security, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, patch management, compliance controls, and least-privilege administration.
• Monitor infrastructure health, capacity, availability, and performance; address routine issues and recommend optimization and modernization opportunities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and prepare technical recommendations and business cases for review by senior staff and leadership.
• Design, develop, and participate in implementing approved infrastructure solutions, applying established designs and escalating complex or ambiguous issues as needed.
• Follow and help maintain infrastructure standards, documentation, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to resolve technical issues, share knowledge, and provide technical input within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Participate in vendor engagements as needed to support troubleshooting, maintenance, and implementation activities.
• Use AI-assisted administration tools responsibly to improve operational efficiency, automation, and service delivery in alignment with security and governance standards.
• Provide on-call support as needed, including outside regular business hours and weekends, based on business and operational needs.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan eligibility for full-time employees not on a commission plan, based on company and individual performance.
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k) matching plan.
• Professional development programs, internal promotions, certification courses, and tuition reimbursement.
• Team appreciation events, team-building activities, and celebrations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level