Job Summary:
This is a highly technical and hands-on position requiring the selected candidate to both lead and participate in multiple team environments and to provide independent efforts to all aspects of system integration including design, needs analysis, design review, testing, implementation, and validation. The candidate should be a self-starter and be capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Seeking applicants from the Eastern US time zone to support our global divisions in the US & Europe.
Duties/Responsibilities:
The candidate will have demonstrated knowledge and experience in system architecture and engineering disciplines. Specific technical knowledge of enterprise level networking and systems is required. The candidate will be responsible for:
- Designing requirements-based technical solutions in support of new projects, cloud migrations, and M&A activity. Leading the transition of the solution and design into production.
- Deploying, configuring, and administering systems in Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.
- Installing new/rebuilding existing systems and configuring hardware, peripherals, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.
- Expert level operational knowledge of products like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft OS (Client & Server), SQL Server, Zscaler, Fortinet, etc.
- Monitoring, analyzing, and resolving incidents for infrastructure running in Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services and on-premise environments.
- Mentoring teammates by helping them learn new technologies where needed.
- Providing rapid operational support, troubleshooting, and resolution to production equipment.
- Rigorous attention to detail and accuracy.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
- 5+ years current Windows Systems Engineering experience (Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Microsoft SQL) and troubleshooting.
- Familiarity and demonstrated ability with multiple location, enterprise networking (TCP/IP, routers, firewalls, switching, etc.) Experience with Zero-Trust Networking environments is a plus.
- Motivated and ability to quickly learn new technologies, applications, and principles.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written; able to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical issues and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology or equivalent combination of training & work experience.
- Given the distributed nature of the Sealaska business units, domestic travel (typically 1-2 weeks/month) and infrequent international travel (no more than 1-2 times/year) is required of this role.
- While most of the work performed in this role will take place during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM), the nature of the work will call for occasional off-hours/weekend work to complete projects and minimize impact to the business.
Working Conditions:
The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bending or crouching; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Some lifting of files, opening cabinets.
- Bending or standing as necessary.
This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Who is Sealaska? Established in 1972, Sealaska is the Alaska Native regional corporation for Southeast Alaska. Our 23,000 shareholders are Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian people with more than 10,000 years of ancestral ties to the oceans, forests and communities of Southeast Alaska. We serve the twin goals of economic prosperity and environmental protection.
We are committed to providing the best possible climate for maximum development and goal achievement for all our employees. As a Native-owned company, Sealaska Corporation is proud to promote an inclusive and diverse workplace, with respect for the cultural traditions in the communities where we operate.
Sealaska Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally-recognized Indian Tribe*
- “Indian Tribe” means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 668; 43 U.S.C. 1601) which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.