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Robert Half IT Systems Engineer in Portland, Oregon
Description
Robert Half Is searching for a Systems Engineer to support a translation services client based in Portland, OR. This Systems Engineer will support at GCP cloud environment, Linux-based servers and day-to-day monitoring. This position is Hybrid (1 day per week) in Portland, OR and is contract-to-hire.
Job Details:
Duration: Contract to hire
Location: Hybrid – 3 day per week in Portland, OR
Schedule: Monday – Friday Core Business Hours
Job Responsibilities:
Administer and support infrastructure within a public cloud environment (primarily Google Cloud Platform), including virtual machines, storage buckets, databases, and cloud networking.
Configure and manage organizational units (OUs), groups, roles, and user policies.
Implement advanced security configurations including 2-step verification, data loss prevention (DLP), and context-aware access.
Support integration of third-party tools and SaaS platforms with Google Workspace (e.g., SSO, SCIM, API access).
Provide tier-3 escalation for Google Workspace support requests and feature implementation.
Provide general systems administration for Linux and Windows servers, including patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
Maintain system backups, ensure data integrity, and participate in disaster recovery planning.
Support Microsoft SQL Server and other relational databases, including monitoring performance, executing backups, and assisting with optimization tasks.
Enforce security policies on all managed devices, including encryption, screen locks, and software update compliance.
Support and maintain enterprise network devices, including switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and VPN infrastructure.
Troubleshoot LAN/WAN issues, manage VLANs, and ensure high availability for network services.
Administer core network services such as DHCP, DNS, and NAT configurations.
Manage internet domain registrations and ensure proper DNS configuration for internal and external systems.
Monitor system alerts and log data for signs of unauthorized access or malicious behavior.
Assist with responding to security incidents, including identification, containment, remediation, and documentation.
Perform periodic access reviews and update permissions according to role-based access policies.
Help enforce endpoint protection measures (e.g., antivirus, EDR, disk encryption).
Support MFA enrollment and maintenance across critical platforms.
Document security controls and help prepare evidence for audits and compliance reporting.
Requirements
5+ years of experience as a Systems Engineer or related role
Strong Linux Server Background
Cloud knowledge, GCP preferred, AWS/Azure OK
Strong Network Background
Able to read code, SQL, JavaScript, Python and escalate to developers.
Understanding Serverless environments.
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