System Administrator

System AdministratorReports to: Sr. Manager, IT ServicesBand: $65,000-73,000Location: Seattle Administration, Hybrid- 3 days in office, 2 remotePosition SummaryWe are hiring a System Administrator to serve as the Level 3 escalation point for ourservice desk. You will resolve the most complex end-user, endpoint, and applicationissues that Level 1 and Level 2 can't close, and handle the admin-level work that keeps ourstores and corporate users productive.This is a strong fit for an experienced helpdesk or desktop support technician who isready to own the hardest tickets, set the standard for the team, and build toward asystems engineering career.Key ResponsibilitiesDomain ownership

Own tickets escalated from Level 1 and Level 2, drive them to resolution, anddocument root cause and fixes in the knowledge baseTroubleshoot complex Windows endpoint, application, printing, and peripheral issues,including problems that span multiple users or sitesHandle day-to-day account and access work - user onboarding and offboarding,Active Directory and Microsoft 365 accounts, group membership, password and MFAresets, and license assignmentManage endpoints through device management tooling: imaging and deployment,software packaging, patch compliance, and policy assignmentProvide remote support to 24 retail locations, including point-of-sale, store devices,and local connectivity issues, and coordinate on-site work when neededIdentify recurring issues and trends, propose fixes, and escalate infrastructureproblems to Systems Engineering with clear, well-documented handoffsMentor Level 1 and Level 2 technicians, review ticket quality, and write troubleshootingguides and runbooksSupport infrastructure and identity projects with end-user rollout, testing, andcommunicationParticipate in scheduled maintenance windows and an on-call rotation

Standards and engineering practice

Set the build, configuration, and operational standards the systems team works to. Write them downReview designs and significant changes before they reach productionDefine what "production-ready" means for infrastructure work, and hold work to itWork within enterprise architecture and change management standards, and help shape them

Infrastructure and modernization

Lead infrastructure projects: virtualization migration, identity rollout, endpoint modernization, store technology deploymentDesign and build, hands-on. This is not a review-only roleAutomate at the level of the environment, not just your own tasks - configuration management, provisioning, and infrastructure-as-code where it earns its place

Security and resilience

Own security posture within your domain: patching discipline, access model, hardening standards, and vulnerability responseOwn backup, restore verification, and disaster recovery testing. Prove the restores work

Vendor and asset management

Manage vendor relationships for platforms and hardware in your domain, including evaluation and selection inputOwn asset standards and lifecycle planning, and the budget input that follows from them

Multiplication

Raise the capability of the systems engineering team through review, standards, and teachingMentor Level I and II engineers, and be explicit with them about what reaching the next level requiresDocument your work so someone else can carry it

Job-Specific Qualifications

3+ years of helpdesk, desktop support, or service desk experience, including timehandling escalated or Tier 2/3 ticketsStrong Windows 10/11 troubleshooting skills across OS, applications, drivers, andperipheralsWorking knowledge ofActive Directory and Microsoft 365 administration - users,groups, mailboxes, licensing, and basic Group PolicyExperience with endpoint management and remote support tools (Intune,SCCM/ConfigMgr, or similar)Networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, Wi-Fi, and VPN troubleshooting fromthe endpoint sideBasic scripting for routine tasks- PowerShell preferredClear written communication and a habit of documenting your work for others tofollowGood judgment about what you can resolve on your own and what needs to go toSystems Engineering

Other / Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting multi-site or retail environments, including point-of-salesystemsExposure to Entra ID, SSO, conditional access, or MFA toolingExperience with ticketing, asset management, and knowledge base platformsFamiliarity with Windows Server, virtualization, or backup toolsExperience training or mentoring other techniciansRelevant certifications (CompTIA A+, Network+, or Security+; Microsoft 365 orEndpoint Administrator) or equivalent practical experience

Minimum EducationBachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field - or equivalent professional experience. Demonstrated work carries more weight than credentials.