Systems Network & Infrastructure Engineer

Systems & Network Infrastructure Engineer

Are you the kind of technology professional who gets excited about designing resilient networks, automating infrastructure, and solving complex challenges before anyone else even notices them? Do you enjoy working across cloud, security, networking, and systems administration while helping shape the future of enterprise technology? If so, we want to meet you.

We're looking for a Systems & Network Infrastructure Engineer to help drive the evolution of our technology environment. In this role, you'll serve as a senior technical expert responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and optimizing the infrastructure that powers our organization. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies across cloud, virtualization, networking, cybersecurity, storage, and disaster recovery while collaborating with talented teammates who value innovation, reliability, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

Design the Future

• Architect and support hybrid infrastructure environments spanning Microsoft Azure and on-premises systems.
• Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives utilizing cloud-first strategies and automation.
• Develop technology standards and best practices that strengthen performance, scalability, and security.

Build and Maintain Critical Infrastructure

• Engineer and support enterprise network environments including routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, proxy servers, intrusion prevention systems, encryption devices, and WAN optimization technologies.
• Manage and maintain Fortinet and Cisco network and security platforms.
• Administer enterprise storage, backup, replication, and recovery solutions.
• Support virtualization platforms and server infrastructure.

Protect the Organization

• Drive vulnerability management, system hardening, and security initiatives.
• Ensure systems remain current through effective patch management and proactive monitoring.
• Maintain and enhance disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities.
• Support compliance and security requirements across the organization.

Optimize and Improve

• Monitor infrastructure health and performance across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Manage Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, IP addressing, and VLAN architecture.
• Create and maintain infrastructure documentation, diagrams, and network topology maps.
• Support service delivery standards and help resolve complex technical issues.

What You Bring

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience may substitute for education requirements.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise IT infrastructure.
• 2+ years of leadership, supervisory, or technical team leadership experience preferred.

Certifications

Preferred certifications include:

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Microsoft Azure certifications

Technical Expertise

• Microsoft Azure cloud technologies
• Windows and Linux operating systems
• Virtualization platforms
• Infrastructure automation tools
• Enterprise storage systems
• Backup, replication, and disaster recovery technologies
• Fortinet and Cisco networking solutions
• Enterprise cybersecurity practices
• Database and messaging systems
• Telecommunications infrastructure

What Makes You Stand Out

• You are a problem solver who enjoys tackling complex technical challenges.
• You communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• You can prioritize multiple initiatives while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• You enjoy mentoring others and helping teammates grow their technical capabilities.
• You thrive in an environment where innovation, reliability, and security are equally important.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Work with modern cloud and enterprise technologies Influence strategic infrastructure decisions Lead meaningful modernization initiatives Collaborate with talented professionals across the organization Help protect and support critical business operations Continue learning and growing in a highly technical environment

Work Environment

• Professional office environment with a collaborative team culture.
• Moderate noise level.
• Regular, reliable, and timely attendance is essential.
• Opportunities to participate in critical infrastructure projects that make a real impact.

Full Time, Exempt

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Northrim Bank is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Northrim Bank does not discriminate in employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, parenthood, marital status, changes in marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.