Systems Administrator 1

Title: Systems Administrator I

Location: Seattle WA or Tacoma WA

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

What’s the Opportunity?

We are seeking a Systems Administrator I to support the maintenance, security, and continuous improvement of the organization’s systems, applications, and network infrastructure. In this role, you will help protect critical information systems and ensure reliable, efficient IT operations across the organization.

This position involves managing a variety of responsibilities including user support, routine operational tasks, time-sensitive initiatives, and longer-term projects. The role requires strong organizational skills, sound technical judgment, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.

You will also contribute to process improvements and automation efforts that enhance operational efficiency and support innovation within the IT environment. A hands-on approach, proactive mindset, and commitment to continuous learning are key to success in this role.

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about technology, eager to grow their technical skills, and motivated to deliver practical, effective solutions that support business operations.

This position is based in either our Seattle or Tacoma WA office, with an expectation of at least three days per week in-office. Occasional travel between offices may be required.

Responsibilities:

Perform Windows Active Directory administration, including user and group management, access and permission management, organizational unit (OU) management, and Group Policy administration

Administer Microsoft 365 E5, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and automation via PowerShell and Microsoft’s Power Platform

Assist with building and deploying physical and virtual servers, workstations, and AWS workspaces

Manage and maintain physical and virtual servers and workstations, including monitoring system performance, reviewing event logs for warnings and errors, responding to hardware or system issues, and performing regular system maintenance

Support and maintain network infrastructure including firewalls, routers, switches. This will involve administering and monitoring company WANs, LANs, WiFi, and network peripherals

Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, document, and provide technical support when needed

Assist with system backups and recovery procedures

Create clear and accurate documentation for all systems and processes you implement. This includes creating and maintaining documentation for system configurations, procedures, training, and troubleshooting

What Are We Looking For?

Ideal candidates will have the following:

Required:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or related field

2-3 years of experience as a Systems Administrator or similar IT role in a corporate environment

Experience in building, configuring, and maintaining modern Windows Server operating systems

Experience in Microsoft 365 E5 including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams

Experience with Active Directory (AD) and its services (DNS, DHCP, GPO, etc.)

Knowledge of VMware or Hyper-V

Knowledge of TCP/IP and Windows networking concepts

Knowledge of AWS workspace administration

Strong written and verbal communication skills including in-person, email, chat, and phone

Able to write clear and concise documentation

Able to lift at least 30 lbs.

Preferred:

Microsoft or Amazon Web Services certifications

Experience with Cisco Meraki firewalls and access points and Cisco VPNs

Experience with Veeam enterprise backup and recovery procedures

Experience with PowerShell scripting and the Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)

Experience with Python and Microsoft SQL Server

Experience in Microsoft 365 E5 including Intune, Entra ID, Purview

What Can You Expect?

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits.  Benefits detailed below.  

Who Are We?

Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients’ first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees’ reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at
www.anchorqea.com.  

How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA’s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/.  Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to [email protected]

Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.  Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Salary Range: $ 71,610 - $ 80,000

Annual Bonus

Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.

Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:

Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance

Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually

Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.

Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually

Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check