Systems Administrator

DEA's corporate office in Portland, OR is hiring for a Network Engineer to be part of our Corporate IS Group. The Network Engineer will be part of a team working on engineering projects for network initiatives, plan technology roadmaps, and configure and optimize data, video and voice services.

Main responsibilities include:

• Provide day-to-day support, proactive maintenance, and perform independent complex system troubleshooting.
• Maximize network performance; troubleshoot network problems and outages; schedule upgrades; perform network optimization.

• Design and implement system configurations; system installations; define, document, and enforce system standards.
• Assist in the operational, strategic planning, and business continuity / disaster recovery solutions.
• Provide strategic technical direction, roadmap design, installation, and configuration of all data systems/services.
• Coordinate with project teams for larger network initiatives and periodically take a lead project role.
• Travel to domestic offices and be on call as needed.
• Administering LAN/WAN security, antivirus and spam.
• Manage VMWare ESXi, Windows servers, and network infrastructure including all aspects of setup, config, and network troubleshooting.
• Configuration and management of Active Directory and Active Directory Federation Services.
• Management of Microsoft Office 365, understanding and troubleshooting issues with mail flow.
• Responsible for the maintenance and administration of Azure hosted services
• Administration and support of Cloud Storage Gateway solutions.
• Windows Terminal Server and Citrix Support.
• Installs and maintains LAN/WAN hardware and software, including servers, network infrastructure, Cisco telephony, video conferencing, and wiring.
• Evaluates hardware and software requirements and capabilities, including making recommendations.
• Support wireless technologies design and implementation of wireless network infrastructure.
• Responsible for building and developing the network infrastructure and documentation.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• 5 years of progressive experience in a network support role
• Ability to travel to other offices (could range from 0-25% depending on the month and projects being done)
• Experience with at least four of the following:
  • Microsoft Windows Server
  • VMware vSphere
  • Microsoft Azure and/or Amazon AWS
  • Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services and Azure Active Directory
  • Citrix and/or Microsoft Remote Desktop Services
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Microsoft Office 365, specifically e-mail but the whole platform would be a plus
  • Cisco Switching, Routing, Security, and Telephony
  • Wireless Network Technologies
  • Cloud File Storage Solutions (eg. Panzura, Nasuni)
  • Enterprise Storage Systems (Fiber Channel, iSCSI, EMC, etc)
  • Web Video Conferencing Solutions
  • Anti-spam, Anti-malware, and Security
  • Disaster Recovery and Backup Solutions
  • Network Monitoring Systems
  • Ability to work in a team environment

• Experience in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution
• Support for continuing education and training opportunities
• Hybrid friendly work schedule
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/Holiday Pay
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Flexible 9/80 (every other Friday off) work schedule
• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health
• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals