Oregon Health & Science University Foundation · 11 hours ago
Senior Systems Administrator
Portland, Oregon
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $103K/yr
7+ years expThe OHSU Foundation is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator responsible for the overall reliability, security, and lifecycle management of the Foundation’s technology platforms. The role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing core infrastructure and providing technical leadership for incident response and Tier III support.
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Responsibilities
You’ll oversee our server estate, including physical and virtual systems, to make sure they meet our needs for availability and performance
We’ll look to you to manage environments like VMware or Hyper-V to help us stay scalable and efficient
You’ll handle storage and backup solutions, including regular restore testing to ensure our data is always recoverable
You’ll manage patching and maintenance cycles for our operating systems, making sure changes are well-documented and have clear rollback plans
When hardware or software fails, you’ll lead the recovery process and keep the impacted team members updated along the way
You’ll maintain the organization’s server infrastructure and operating systems to keep our foundational tech strong
You’ll monitor system performance and handle capacity planning so our resources stay ahead of business demands
You’ll work closely with OHSU IT groups to troubleshoot and resolve issues with network services like VPNs, firewalls, and Wi-Fi
You’ll collaborate with security teams to implement access controls and intrusion detection for our network
You’ll partner with security groups to operate the controls that keep our systems safe from unauthorized access
You’ll lead patch compliance and system hardening for Foundation-owned platforms to minimize risks
By staying current on the latest security trends, you’ll help us implement the right configuration changes to stay protected
You’ll provide the evidence, documentation, and remediation plans needed to keep us compliant and prepared
You’ll contribute to our disaster recovery planning through technical testing and clear documentation
You’ll lead incident management for repeat issues, finding the root cause and planning how to fix it for good
You’ll use PowerShell to build automation for repeatable tasks, focusing on safe and efficient execution
You’ll evaluate new technologies that fit our needs and offer technical mentorship to other IT staff members
You’ll provide Tier III escalation support and help out with Tier II needs when the team needs extra capacity
You’ll help install or configure software and hardware for specific, time-sensitive projects
You’ll work with the Helpdesk, Data, and CRM teams to deliver better services through automation and standards
You’ll participate in cross-functional projects that help the Foundation reach its overall goals
Qualification
Required
At least 7 years of experience managing Windows servers and virtualization
Proficient in writing production grade PowerShell scripts with proper error handling
Strong understanding of networking basics like DNS, DHCP, and VPNs
Experience with system hardening, patch compliance, and vulnerability remediation
Skilled at solving complex technical problems and creating clear runbooks
Ability to build documentation and diagrams that help the rest of the team follow standard processes
Ability to manage projects and prioritize work effectively
Ability to translate technical issues and project updates to non-technical teammates
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
Pension program (The Foundation contributes 12% of your annual salary to a pension);
22 days of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, 1 float holiday and 2 days of volunteer time off;
Professional development dollars for each employee;
Hybrid work allowance and much more!
Company
Oregon Health & Science University Foundation
The Oregon Health & Science University Foundation (OHSUF) is a 501(c)(3) organization.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Baby Safety Foundation
2025-10-07Grant
Leadership Team
Tara Sims
VP Finance - CFO
Michael Rorabaugh
Vice President of Development and Chief Development Officer
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