Systems Engineer II

Senior Systems EngineerWe're in the financial services industry, but we're not a bank. We're in the "people" business. Inspired by the credit union philosophy of "people helping people," we've developed a strong and growing tradition of investing in our employees, our members, and our community.OnPoint is the largest community owned credit union in Oregon – and we're growing! Our growth provides great opportunities for you to reach your personal and professional goals. We value enthusiasm, commitment to outstanding performance, and providing opportunities to truly make a difference. If you are looking to join a team of dedicated, collaborative, and passionate individuals, OnPoint is looking for our next Senior Systems Engineer. We invite you to explore and grow your career with us!Job SummaryThe Systems Engineer supports OnPoint's operational resilience by designing, maintaining, and improving secure, reliable infrastructure systems that enable employees, members, and business teams to work effectively.As a member of the Technical Operations team, the Senior Systems Engineer is a role that requires hands-on expertise and independent action. This role reports to the Infrastructure Manager and provides tactical guidance for the design, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of all systems and infrastructure services at OnPoint Community Credit Union. This means ensuring high availability, performance, observability, and security for IT systems and infrastructure. Additionally, the Systems Engineer will participate in projects related to system implementations, upgrades, and migrations involving one or more teams.Essential Functions• Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for engineering topics and challenges.• Engineer and enforce best practices for systems and infrastructure.• Perform business-critical technical functions, including cloud engineering, systems engineering, data center management, configuration and management of observability tools, patching and vulnerability management, incident response and resolution, documentation and reporting, and security compliance.• Actively recommend, design, and implement enhancements to current tools and technologies.• Coordinate, collaborate, and execute on Infrastructure Systems projects that may require in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards.• Evaluate new technologies and make recommendations for adoption based on business needs and industry trends.• Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills & CompetenciesStrong knowledge of Microsoft Technologies:Microsoft 365 - Exchange Online, Teams, Sharepoint/OneDrive, and CopilotMicrosoft Identity - Active Directory, EntraID, PIM/RBAC, and Conditional AccessConfiguration Management - Azure Arc, Intune, and Group PolicyStrong knowledge of Windows and Linux Operating SystemsExperience with scripting and automation are preferred:PowershellBicepARM Templates/BlueprintsStrong experience with delivering and engineering solutions that support High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity.Strong experience with Enterprise-level and fundamental Infrastructure Technologies:Data CentersHypervisors & VirtualizationStorage and BackupsDDI (DNS, DHCP, IPAM)Monitoring and ObservabilityNetworkingProven track record of contributing to complex IT projects from conception to completion.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.Ability to leverage and implement AI tooling to support job responsibilities and functions.Min Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.• 2-3+ years of experience in systems engineering roles.• Relevant certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, M365 Administrator Expert, VMWare VCP-DCV, or comparable certifications.Job Conditions• Hybrid work environment; occasional travel may be required. Standard business hours apply.Additional InformationOnPoint employees are rewarded, acknowledged and appreciated! We take care of our Members, and OnPoint takes care of us by offering employees a generous vacation package, incentives, competitive hourly pay, 100% - paid employee medical, dental and vision premiums, Tri-Met / parking passes, 401k matching, tuition reimbursement and more!At OnPoint, we believe a workplace that reflects the richness of the world fosters a welcoming and empowering environment for everyone. We're committed to equity and inclusion, and consider all qualified applicants embracing every race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and your unique background.We encourage you to apply if you're passionate about this opportunity and have the core qualifications. Your unique experiences and skills are what make you a strong candidate. Don't let imposter syndrome hold you back! Our recruitment process is designed to be inclusive and accessible to all. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview stage, please let us know. We're dedicated to providing what's necessary to ensure a fair and inclusive experience.