Senior Systems and Network Engineer

Position Available (Immediately)

Title:Senior Systems and Network Engineer

Reports to:Director of IT

Summary of Position: The Senior Systems and Network Engineer is responsible for supporting improving and modernizing Blach Constructions core technology infrastructure across network server virtualization endpoint security cloud and business application environments. This hands-on role requires strong technical judgment accountability and the ability to operate effectively within a small business-critical IT team serving Blachs San Jose headquarters remote offices and active job sites.

Typical Duties:

• Support maintain and enhance Blachs network server virtualization endpoint and core infrastructure environments
• Administer firewall environments with required Palo Alto Networks experience
• Administer and troubleshoot switching routing VLANs VPNs wireless networks DNS DHCP and related connectivity services
• Manage Windows Server environments and related infrastructure services
• Support virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere/ESXi and Proxmox
• Provide technical support for remote offices job sites and distributed work environments
• Support Microsoft 365 administration identity access management and collaboration services
• Manage endpoint provisioning patching configuration and lifecycle
• Support backup recovery monitoring alerting and infrastructure availability practices
• Support database-adjacent infrastructure needs including SQL Server environments backups access controls and vendor-managed integrations
• Partner with vendors consultants and internal stakeholders on application integrations reporting environments and data platform initiatives
• Create and maintain technical documentation including infrastructure diagrams runbooks and configuration standards
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical users to resolve issues and support business operations
• Partner with IT leadership to improve infrastructure standards security practices and long-term scalability

Skills/Qualifications:

• 8 years of hands-on experience in systems administration network engineering or infrastructure operations; 10 years preferred
• Strong working knowledge of enterprise networking: switching routing VLANs VPNs wireless DNS and DHCP
• Palo Alto Networks firewall administration required; Cisco network environment experience strongly preferred
• Experience administering Windows Server and core infrastructure services
• Experience supporting virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere/ESXi Proxmox Hyper-V or comparable)
• Experience supporting remote offices branch locations or distributed work environments
• Experience with Microsoft 365 administration identity and cloud security practices
• Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server including backups permissions maintenance and monitoring
• Ability to partner effectively with application vendors database consultants and data/reporting stakeholders
• Strong documentation skills; ability to create clear infrastructure diagrams runbooks and configuration standards
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong judgment accountability and ability to work independently within a small IT team
• Experience in construction AEC or other project-based business environments a plus
  

Work Location: This role requires regular in-office presence at Blachs San Jose headquarters due to the hands-on nature of the work. Limited remote work may be available with manager approval based on business needs and performance.

Position Status:Full-time regular business hours exempt

Compensation:Blach Construction offers an outstanding compensation package including a highly competitive base salary an initial three weeks of paid vacation (growing to four weeks after five years of service) holidays and sick leave. Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage 401(k) plan with company match Employee Stop Ownership Program (ESOP) long-term disability insurance cash bonuses based on performance professional development education assistance credit union membership annual wellness stipend professional affiliations and many other benefits. The company practices a progressive management style that truly values and appreciates high-quality team members and invests a tremendous amount in their growth and development.

AboutBlach Construction:
Blach has been named a Best Place to Work in the Bay Area by its employees and the Silicon Valley Business Journal and San Francisco Business Times since 2009. Blach Construction is a financially stable award-winning mid-sized general building contractor and construction manager headquartered in San Jose with operations throughout the greater Bay Area Southern California and the Central Coast region.

Blach offers an outstanding benefits package which you can read about on the company website as well as an extensive training and development program for all employees through our own Blach University. The management of the company is dedicated to maintaining a stimulating and exciting work environment where teamwork and excellence are both encouraged and supported. For more information check out the companys website at .

Contact:If you possess any of the above talents and are looking for an opportunity to join an exciting dynamic team at a growing firm please submit your resume through our website at Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

#LI-BLACHCONSTRUCTION

Required Experience:

Manager