Senior Systems Administrator

The Senior Systems Administrator owns the care and feeding of our clients’ servers and networks - hands-on infrastructure work spanning Windows Hyper-V servers, storage, networking, and firewalls. Candidates must be located in the Portland, OR metro area for onsite client visits as needed (approximately 10-20% of time)., * Patch, update, and upgrade Windows Hyper-V servers, firewalls, storage, and network infrastructure across client environments

• Administer and maintain client servers and networks, including proactive monitoring, backups, and lifecycle upgrades
• Troubleshoot and remediate complex server, storage, virtualization, networking, and firewall issues
• Serve as senior escalation point for issues beyond L1/L2 scope, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal client impact
• Maintain strong ticket hygiene, documentation, and adherence to response-time SLAs
• Participate in after-hours emergency support and weekend maintenance windows as needed
• Mentor junior technicians through knowledge sharing and escalation support

You will succeed a retiring senior team member, inheriting established and well-documented client environments. You will report to the Service Manager. This role serves as the senior escalation point beyond L1/L2 support. Requires 10+ years of MSP or IT infrastructure experience., * 10+ years of hands-on MSP or IT infrastructure experience

• Deep Windows Server and Hyper-V expertise - deployment, management, patching, and troubleshooting
• Storage administration (SAN/NAS, capacity management, backup solutions)
• Strong networking: VLANs, routing and switching, network design, and TCP/IP troubleshooting
• Firewall administration: configuration, rule management, and firmware updates
• PowerShell scripting for automation and remote management
• Active Directory and Microsoft 365 administration in multi-tenant MSP environments
• Experience with RMM and PSA platforms

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft (Azure Administrator Associate), CompTIA (Network+, Security+, Server+), or ITIL certifications
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks relevant to MSP clients (HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR)
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance, Salary range of $140,000-$150,000 annually, depending on experience. Plus health, dental, and vision insurance, IRA with company match, and paid time off and holidays.

This is a full-time, 100% remote position. Candidates must be located in the Portland, OR metro area for onsite client visits as needed (approximately 10-20% of time). SpireTech provides all necessary tools, including a company laptop and full MSP toolset., * 401(k)

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

SpireTech is a 100% remote Managed Service Provider (MSP) serving Portland-area businesses across real estate, engineering, design, and professional services. We specialize in Microsoft 365 environments and focus on proactive support, security-first practices, strong documentation, and long-term client relationships., At SpireTech, we live our culture every day, and it is baked into how we do business. These are our company values:

• Helpful and Professional: We bring a positive attitude, communicate clearly, and take ownership to see issues through resolution.
• Proactive: We address issues early, prevent problems, and continuously look ahead to protect our clients.
• Curious and Adaptable: We ask questions, keep learning, and adapt as technology evolves.
• Integrity and Resilience: We do what’s right, stay accountable, and push through challenges with determination.