IT Systems Support Engineer – Tier 3

edgefi
  • Vancouver, Washington
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    About Us:
    At edgefi, we deliver exceptional managed IT and cybersecurity services to businesses. We are looking for a versatile and skilled IT professional with deep technical expertise and a problem-solving mindset to join our growing team.

    Position Overview:

    The Tier 3 IT Systems Specialist role represents a senior-level expert or team lead who is deeply knowledgeable and highly effective in their domain. They are responsible for complex problem-solving, mentoring junior team members, shaping strategy, and guiding critical initiatives. They also champion a culture of continuous learning—staying current with emerging trends and technologies to drive innovation. In addition, T3 professionals work closely with customers and stakeholders to present ideas, refine requirements, and ensure successful project completion from inception to deployment.

    Key Responsibilities:
    - Provide expert support and administration for Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Exchange, etc.) and Entra ID (Azure Active Directory).
    - Administer and troubleshoot Microsoft Server OS environments, with a focus on Active Directory (GPOs, LDAP, DNS, etc.).
    - Respond to and resolve complex IT issues escalated from Tier 1 and 2 teams.
    - Collaborate with clients to implement new technologies, ensuring alignment with their goals.
    - Participate in security audits, patch management, and best-practice enforcement
    - Identify operational bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or potential areas for automation.


    Requirements

    Qualifications:
    - Proven experience in an MSP or similar client-facing IT environment
    - Experience with RMM tools, automated backup, and restore tools.
    - Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Entra ID management.
    - Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, etc.).
    - Expertise in Microsoft Server OS, including Active Directory configuration and troubleshooting.
    - Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical problems.
    - Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective client interaction.
    - Ability to clearly articulate complex technical details to diverse audiences—from non-technical leaders to specialized SMEs
    - Knowledge of scripting and automation (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
    - Experience with IT service management (ITSM) tools and frameworks (e.g., ITIL).
    - 5+ years experience
    - Local (Vancouver, WA)

    Certifications Required:
    - Network +
    - Security +
    - 1 Microsoft 365 Certification

    Certifications Preferred:
    - Server +
    - AWS
    - Azure Administrator Associate is a bonus 


    Benefits

    What We Offer:
    - Competitive salary and benefits package.
    - Opportunities for growth, professional development and certification.
    - $5000 budget per employee for training and development per year.
    - Collaborative and inclusive team environment.
    - 100% health care coverage paid by edgefi for employees.
    - 401K Matching, up to 4%
    - Performance-based incentives
    - Opportunities to take courses to advance certifications, paid for by Edge.
    - Fun working environment and supportive culture.
    - Coffee and snacks provided in the office
    - 2 weeks paid vacation + paid holidays + paid sick time, increased by number of years worked
    - Performance-based bonuses
    - In-person position

     

    Pay scale: $90k - $120k DOE

    How to Apply:
    Submit your resume and a brief cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role.
    *Local candidates only need apply*



    Numbers & Facts

    LocationVancouver, Washington
    Websitewww.edgefi.com

    Skills

    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
    • Auditingunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Bash Scriptingunmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • CompTIA Network+unmatched
    • CompTIA Security+unmatched
    • CompTIA Server+unmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • DNS (Domain Name System)unmatched
    • Data Recoveryunmatched
    • Emerging Technologyunmatched
    • IT Service Management (ITSM)unmatched
    • ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library)unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Internet Securityunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)unmatched
    • Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS)unmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Active Directoryunmatched
    • Microsoft Certificationsunmatched
    • Microsoft Exchange Serverunmatched
    • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
    • Microsoft SharePointunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows NT Group Policyunmatched
    • Operating Systemsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
    • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
    • Security Auditingunmatched
    • Security Patchesunmatched
    • Staff Trainingunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • T-3 / DS3unmatched
    • TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)unmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Trend Analysisunmatched
    • VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)unmatched
    • VPN (Virtual Private Network)unmatched
    • Windows PowerShellunmatched

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