> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1181827-systems-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1181827-systems-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer - **Company:** Johnstone Supply - **Location:** Portland, OR, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Linux, E-Business, Storage Area Network (SAN), Server Administration, Wide Area Networks, Scripting, Vmware - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c5fa882bd215380f ## About the Role Education and/or Experience: Associate's Degree from a university; three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Job-Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Knowledge of Local and Wide Area networks, server, and client administration. * Knowledge of and experience with the management and administration of Storage Area Network technologies. * Knowledge of Linux Server administration to include building, maintaining and scripting across various versions of Linux operating systems. * Knowledge of Windows Server administration to include building, maintaining and updating current version of the operating systems * Knowledge of the management and administration of VMWare environments. * Knowledge of and experience with the management and administration of Microsoft Azure hosted infrastructure. * Knowledge of and experience with the management and administration of Amazon Web Services hosted infrastructure. ## Description This position is responsible for delivering and supporting high quality, reliable and stable infrastructure technologies and security capabilities to Johnstone's enterprise and e-business systems. Support * Documents and maintains all support procedures and provides training to level 1 and 2 support resources as needed. * Manages and monitors the health and performance of hosting environments to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of hosted services. * Works closely with vendor support to remediate issues in a timely fashion. * Provides 3rd level support as needed and serves as a go-to knowledge resource for hosting platforms. Infrastructure * Planning, designing, evaluating, testing and integrating of system infrastructure. * Define and maintain standards related to the delivery of hosting platforms and hosted services. * Proactively review existing hardware, software, and services to recommend areas for improvement. * Ensure the highest levels of systems and infrastructure availability by proactively monitoring all systems and infrastructure. Systems Administration * Develop and maintain security, backup, and redundancy strategies for hosting platforms. * Maintain Linux systems to include, build, test, deploy and update/patch. * Define and maintain standards related to the configuration and delivery of hosting platforms. * Develop and recommend automation tools and methodologies designed to deliver and maintain hosting platforms and associated services. * Troubleshooting and remediation, ensuring successful project implementation and performing post project support as needed. Security * Ensures application and infrastructure architectural solutions are stable, secure and compliant with company standards and practices as well as legal/regulatory requirements. * Secures system by developing system access and monitoring control to identify possible intrusions. General * Researches and recommends innovation in order to help the business grow. * Coach and mentor team members in order to develop effective team performance aligned with the goals of the organization. * Develops and maintains the strategic architecture related to the delivery of hosting platform services. * Assists management in annual budget preparation by researching and recommending new solutions as well as upgrades to existing infrastructure. ## Related Videos - [JavaScript? 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