Company Description At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 65 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment …
Skills: Network infrastructure, Firewalls, VPN, Microsoft 365, Active Directory
Company Description At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 65 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment …
Skills: Network administration, Systems administration, Cloud infrastructure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory
Company Description At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment …
Skills: Structural Engineering, BIM, CAD, Project Design, Construction Process
Company Description At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment …
Skills: Structural engineering, Project design, Construction process, BIM, CAD
Company Description At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment …
Skills: Structural Engineering, BIM, CAD, Project Design, Construction Process
Company Description At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment …
Company Description At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment …
Company Description At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment …
Company Description At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment …
Company Description At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment …
Skills: Structural Design, BIM, CAD, Non-linear Analysis, Technical Communication
Company Description At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment …
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Company Description At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment …
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Portland, Oregon, United States · Remote OK
Senior
Company Description At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment …
Façade Engineering-Structural- 0 to 12 Years Experience
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Senior
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Skills: Structural engineering, Team leadership, Project management, Client relationship management, Business development
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$120k–$150k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
401(k) retirement savings plan, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Posted 2d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Senior Systems Administrator will maintain and enhance enterprise network infrastructure, systems, and cloud platforms to ensure reliability and security. This role involves leading infrastructure projects, providing advanced technical support, and collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least four years of experience in enterprise systems and network administration. Proficiency in TCP/IP networking, Microsoft 365, and cloud-based infrastructure is required, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Company Description
At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 65 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges. Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being, supporting each member’s professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits, and a collaborative approach to work-life integration.
With over 1,500 professionals across 36 offices nationwide, KPFF’s decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths. Learn more at www.kpff.com.
Job Description
KPFF is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to support and enhance our enterprise technology infrastructure across multiple offices. This role is responsible for maintaining the reliability, security, and performance of the firm's systems, networks, and cloud platforms while providing advanced technical support for critical business operations.
Working closely with the Director of Technology and the broader IT team, this position combines hands-on technical administration with infrastructure improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex technical challenges, balancing operational support with project work, and partnering with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver secure, scalable technology solutions.
Primary Responsibilities
Infrastructure & Network Administration
Administer and maintain enterprise network infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, switching, routing, VLANs, WAN connectivity, and network security.
Monitor system and network health, performance, and capacity to ensure reliable operations across multiple offices.
Troubleshoot complex connectivity and infrastructure issues affecting office and remote users.
Coordinate internet service installations, upgrades, and vendor escalations.
Implement and maintain network security policies, firewall rules, and access controls.
Systems & Cloud Administration
Administer Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and other enterprise applications.
Manage user accounts, permissions, licensing, authentication, and access throughout the employee lifecycle.
Support servers, virtualization environments, storage systems, backup solutions, and cloud infrastructure.
Diagnose and resolve system, application, authentication, and endpoint issues while maintaining high system availability.
Security & Operational Support
Support the implementation and maintenance of infrastructure security controls and best practices.
Participate in incident response, vulnerability remediation, and infrastructure hardening efforts.
Respond to escalated technical issues and provide advanced troubleshooting across network, systems, and cloud environments.
Communicate planned maintenance, outages, and service interruptions to stakeholders.
Projects & Continuous Improvement
Lead or contribute to infrastructure projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and technology modernization initiatives.
Research and recommend solutions that improve reliability, security, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Maintain accurate technical documentation, network diagrams, system configurations, and change records.
Collaborate with IT leadership to support strategic technology initiatives and infrastructure planning.
Vendor & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with hardware, software, cloud, and telecommunications vendors to resolve issues and coordinate infrastructure changes.
Assist with evaluating technology solutions, procurement activities, and implementation planning.
Build effective working relationships with employees across the firm while delivering exceptional internal customer service.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
Four or more years of experience administering enterprise systems and network infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, DNS, VPNs, VLANs, routing, switching, and firewall technologies.
Experience administering Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and cloud-based infrastructure.
Experience supporting users across multiple office locations.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives while maintaining a high level of customer service.
Preferred
Experience supporting FortiGate, Juniper, or Ubiquiti network environments.
Experience with VMware or other virtualization platforms.
Experience with automation or scripting using PowerShell or similar tools.
Industry certifications such as CCNA, Fortinet, Security+, Microsoft, or other relevant certifications.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Duties are typically performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk.
Ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day and communicate over the telephone or virtual meeting platforms.
May occasionally need to lift items up to 20 lbs.
Work in downtown Seattle office 5 days/week, with flexible work hours between 7 am and 5 pm.
Additional Information
Success in This Role
Success will be measured by your ability to:
Maintain highly available, secure, and reliable infrastructure.
Resolve incidents efficiently while providing excellent customer service.
Successfully implement infrastructure enhancements and technology projects.
Improve system performance, security, and operational efficiency.
Build trusted relationships across the organization through responsive and collaborative IT support.
Compensation:
The base salary for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, and skills. The expected range for a qualified candidate with at least 10 years of experience is $120,000 – $150,000. Additionally, we offer performance-based bonuses to recognize and reward outstanding contributions in each Reporting Center. During the interview process, we'll address any questions you may have about the overall compensation package and benefits.
Benefits:
We are passionate about supporting our employees through flexible and comprehensive Benefits:
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life insurance
KPFF Paid Family Leave
Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
Paid Holidays (including two Floating Holidays)
Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, jury duty)
Subsidized ORCA bus/transit pass
Work Authorization
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.
Sub-Discipline: Information Technology
Discipline : Business Operations
Related keywords
Systems AdministrationNetwork InfrastructureMicrosoft 365Active DirectoryMicrosoft Entra IDCloud InfrastructureFirewallsVPNTCP/IPDNSVLANsRoutingSwitchingVMwarePowerShellFortiGate
Providing Civil, Structural, Survey, Specialty, and Protective Design Services
Industry
Professional Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1960
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
LinkedIn followers
48,976
KPFF is a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm. We’re driven by a commitment to our core values of Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion; defining our professional practice, how we are organized and our commitment to our clients and employees. For more than 60 years, KPFF has provided creative, practical solutions for projects of all kinds, scales and industries. We approach every design challenge to fulfill our passion for solving problems, delivering excellence and enabling the growth and creativity of our people, partners and profession.
Offices: 1601 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1600, Seattle, Washington 98101, US · 604 Locust Street, Suite 202, Des Moines, IA 50309, US · 18400 Von Karman, Suite 600, Irvine, CA 92612, US · 140 Newport Center Drive, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660, US · 612 Woodland Square Loop SE, Suite 100, Lacey, WA 98503, US
Structural EngineeringCivil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringConstruction ManagementSpecialty EngineeringTransportation and InfrastructureSurveyingPorts and Waterfrontand Protective DesignLegal
Providing Civil, Structural, Survey, Specialty, and Protective Design Services
Industry
Professional Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1960
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
LinkedIn followers
48,976
KPFF is a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm. We’re driven by a commitment to our core values of Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion; defining our professional practice, how we are organized and our commitment to our clients and employees. For more than 60 years, KPFF has provided creative, practical solutions for projects of all kinds, scales and industries. We approach every design challenge to fulfill our passion for solving problems, delivering excellence and enabling the growth and creativity of our people, partners and profession.
Offices: 1601 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1600, Seattle, Washington 98101, US · 604 Locust Street, Suite 202, Des Moines, IA 50309, US · 18400 Von Karman, Suite 600, Irvine, CA 92612, US · 140 Newport Center Drive, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660, US · 612 Woodland Square Loop SE, Suite 100, Lacey, WA 98503, US
Structural EngineeringCivil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringConstruction ManagementSpecialty EngineeringTransportation and InfrastructureSurveyingPorts and Waterfrontand Protective DesignLegal