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Senior Systems Administrator

Portland, Oregon

Salary is determined based on experience and the Foundation’s structured pay bands, which include steps for growth and performance. Please see the “Pay” section for more details.

Priority Application Deadline

February 27, 2026

FLSA Status

Exempt

Starting Salary

$89,920 - $103,408 (Step I - Step II) and may be higher depending on experience

Work Location

Hybrid (90% Remote)

About the Position

The Senior Systems Administrator is responsible for the overall reliability, security, and lifecycle management of the Foundation’s technology platforms. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize the core infrastructure, including server environments, virtualization, storage, backup, and foundational network services.

You’ll play a key part in reducing operational risk by championing standardization, automation, and disciplined change management. Beyond day-to-day operations, you will serve as the primary lead for Tier III escalation support and incident response, providing the technical leadership necessary to resolve complex platform and infrastructure issues effectively.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

Infrastructure and Platform Operations

  • 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.

System Administration and Network Coordination

  • 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 collaborate with security teams to implement access controls and intrusion detection for our network.

Security and Compliance Management

  • 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.

  • You’ll provide the evidence, documentation, and remediation plans needed to keep us compliant and prepared.

Technical Leadership and Improvement

  • 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.

End User Support and Collaboration

  • 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 should have

  • Infrastructure Expertise: You have at least 7 years of experience managing Windows servers and virtualization. You're comfortable overseeing the full lifecycle of compute, storage, and disaster recovery to keep systems reliable.

  • Automation and Networking: You're proficient in writing production grade PowerShell scripts with proper error handling. You also have a strong understanding of networking basics like DNS, DHCP, and VPNs.

  • Security and Compliance: You take a proactive approach to system safety. This includes experience with system hardening, patch compliance, and vulnerability remediation to keep data secure.

  • Technical Documentation: You're skilled at solving complex technical problems and creating clear runbooks. You enjoy building documentation and diagrams that help the rest of the team follow standard processes.

  • Leadership and Communication: You're a technical leader (as an individual contributor) who can manage projects and prioritize work effectively. You're also great at translating technical issues and project updates to non technical teammates.

  • We want to emphasize that there is no such thing as the perfect candidate; candidates who do not have all of the required experience are encouraged to apply. 

 

Working Conditions

  • Ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and to lift and transport other computer components.

  • Occasional work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, may be required.

  • Occasional travel may be required.

 

Salary (Step I)

$89,920 - $103,408 USD

Pay

Salary is dependent on experience. Each salary band is broken into three "steps," which correspond with an employee’s experience/tenure, proficiency and performance in that specific role. New employees will typically start at step I of our pay band to allow for later growth, although more experienced candidates may be eligible to start at step II or III. The OHSU Foundation has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity.

Benefits

The OHSU Foundation also offers an exceptional benefits package including:

  • 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!

Plus, we have a flexible work environment for those who prefer a hybrid work schedule, and we close early on Fridays during the summer. Want to learn more about our other amazing benefits? Check out our benefits page to learn more about our benefits.

Please note that benefits may vary for employees residing outside of Oregon, Washington, Arkansas, Alaska and Arizona, and Nevada due to state-specific regulations and coverage differences. Employees located outside of these states may be required to work through a Professional Employer Organization (PEO). 

Our Core Values

OHSU Foundation's 6 Core Values. Alignment, Collaboration, Compassion, Integrity, Equity, Impact.

If you require support or reasonable accommodation during the application or recruitment process, please submit a request through our Accommodation Request Form.

The OHSU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

The OHSU Foundation is committed to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization. In keeping with our beliefs and values, no applicant will face discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected class status, including color, age, current or future military status, disability (physical or mental), gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. 

The OHSU Foundation, as required by law, is making available a copy of Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

The OHSU Foundation participates in E-Verify. By law we are required to make available the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work.

 

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