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System / Network Administrator

CompanyNorthern Lights Inc
LocationSeattle
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 9, 2026
About The Company
Northern Lights, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of industry-best marine systems, including Northern Lights marine generator sets, Technicold air conditioning, refrigeration, ice machines, Lugger propulsion engines. West Coast Distributor for MAN engines. Reliable, durable, and simple to use, Northern Lights products are designed for the unforgiving nature of the marine environment. Our systems are widely customizable to enhance the boating experience in pleasure craft, yacht and commercial marine applications. An ISO:9001 Certified company, Northern Lights is headquartered in Seattle, WA, USA, with a worldwide dealer network over 300 strong. More information is available at www.northern-lights.com or www.technicold.com. For over 50 years, the Northern Lights family of products has provided clean power, clear air, and complete solutions.
About the Role

Position Overview:

The System / Network Administrator is responsible for the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of the company's network and server infrastructure, workstations, and phone systems. This role ensures reliable, secure operation of company systems and provides daily support to end users.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

  • Manage and maintain the company’s server and network infrastructure.
  • Configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, and other network hardware.
  • Install and maintain servers - Windows and Linux; physical and virtual.
  • Manage company email systems.
  • Perform data backups in accordance with MIS best practices.
  • Set up and configure phones and computers for new users.
  • Create, configure, and maintain user accounts.
  • Install and maintain software on servers and workstations.
  • Monitor system jobs and processes, and ensure proper operating procedures are followed while handling queries, error messages, and machine malfunctions.

Detailed Qualifications & Knowledge:

  • Windows Domain Controllers, Windows Servers, Windows CALs, and Active Directory.
  • Exchange Server SE (on-premise).
  • CentOS Linux and AlmaLinux member servers.
  • Cisco firewalls, Dell switches, and Dell servers.
  • TrueNAS/FreeNAS SANs.
  • XCP-ng (XenServer) virtualization.
  • TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and SSL/TLS certificates.
  • Computer skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Backup and disaster recovery: scheduled backups, offsite rotation, and test restore.

Desired Qualifications & Skills:

  • Experience with SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM.
  • Familiarity with Service Advisor, MAN-cats, and MANTIS.
  • Strong documentation and security management (credential management, patching)
  • VoIP phone systems (ShoreTel/Mitel or comparable).

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science preferred.
  • Experience providing the full range of administration for Microsoft products.
  • Demonstrated experience administering, maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing physical and virtual server and network environments.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, grasp, hold and manipulate office equipment, and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to carry up to 50 pounds alone. The employee may occasionally be required to balance or climb short distances. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus with or without ocular aides.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

  • Noise level – Low to moderate.
  • Adverse Conditions – Minimal.

Other Criteria:

  • Complies with Company policies and procedures.
  • Performs job safely with respect to others, property, and to individual safety.
  • Works effectively with others in the Company to encourage teamwork and productivity.

EEO Statement

Northern Lights and the Northern Lights Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Key Skills
Windows Domain ControllersWindows ServersActive DirectoryExchange ServerCentOS LinuxCisco FirewallsDell SwitchesDell ServersTrueNASXCP-ngTCP/IPDNSDHCPVPNsSSL/TLS CertificatesMicrosoft Office
Categories
TechnologyEngineeringData & AnalyticsSoftwareSecurity & Safety
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The System / Network Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining the company's server and network infrastructure, ensuring reliable and secure operation. This role also involves providing daily support to end users and troubleshooting various hardware and software issues.
📋Job Type
full time salaried
💰Salary Range
$95,000 - $110,000
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
63
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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