Hybrid Multi-Cloud and On-Prem Systems Engineer (Information Technology)
Lynden Incorporated is seeking a skilled and experienced Azure Administrator to join our SeaTac IT team. In this role, you will design, implement, and manage enterprise IT infrastructure within the Azure cloud and the on-premises environment. This role is responsible for ensuring high availability, scalability, security, and operational efficiency of cloud and on-prem systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business objectives. This position is not safety sensitive.
Who we are:
Lynden is a family-owned transportation and logistics company dedicated to helping our customers balance speed and budget through air, land, and sea shipping options. Our corporate office, home to 95 IT professionals, supporting our 20 sister companies with over 2,500 employees. With a remarkable history of no layoffs in over 40 years, we offer you a stable and rewarding IT career that will be an adventure!
We encourage you to apply and bring your expertise in:
Azure Infrastructure Management
- Design, deploy, and maintain multi-tier infrastructure in Microsoft Azure with a focus on scalability, resilience, and security.
- Administer AKS clusters, integrate Istio service mesh, and manage ingress/egress with Azure Application Gateway and related load-balancing solutions.
- Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Azure networking components (VNets, Subnets, NSGs, UDRs, Application Gateways, Azure Firewall, Private Link, ExpressRoute, VPN Connectivity, etc.).
- Participate in hybrid-cloud initiatives facilitating application integration from on-premises to the cloud.
Security & Compliance
- Enforce Azure security best practices: Azure AD, RBAC, Conditional Access, encryption (Key Vault, Disk Encryption), and network segmentation.
- Ensure compliance with standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, or HIPAA.
- Collaborate with security teams to safeguard AKS workloads and secure Azure networking.
Automation & Infrastructure as Code
- Build and maintain Terraform modules and PowerShell scripts to automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration.
- Use GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar CI/CD tools to streamline deployments and implement IaC practices.
- Apply configuration management for repeatable, auditable Azure environments.
- Monitoring & Performance
- Employ tools like Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Prometheus, Grafana, or Container Insights to maintain observability.
- Troubleshoot performance issues within AKS and Azure services.
- Implement cost-optimization strategies for compute, storage, and networking.
Collaboration & Support
- Partner with DevOps, development, and network teams to support cloud-native applications and microservices.
- Provide Tier-3 support for complex Azure infrastructure issues.
- Lead initiatives to improve platform stability and streamline infrastructure operations.
What we need from you (minimum requirements):
- 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering and on-premises environments.
- Strong expertise in Azure cloud platform and knowledge of on-prem technologies (VMware, Windows, Linux, bare metal servers).
- Experience with Kubernetes, containerization, and serverless computing.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Python, PowerShell, and/or Bash.
- Strong knowledge of networking, security, and compliance frameworks.
- Ability to work extended hours during critical system upgrades or incidents.
Preference if you also have:
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
- Experience with containerization, Kubernetes networking, and zero-trust architecture.
What you need to know:
- Casual office setting with on-site gym
- Easy access to Link Light Rail
- Free onsite parking
- This is a hybrid position, working 2 days on-site and 3 days remote.
- Primarily office-based with occasional data center visits or travel to remote sites.
What's in it for you:
- Discretionary bonus program
- Competitive wages with annual wage reviews
- Health Insurance – 2 medical plans to choose from as low as $0/month; dental and vision available with low employee payroll deduction
- Health Insurance for your family – cover your entire family for medical, dental and vision for $222/month on our HDHP
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid Time off – start with 17 days paid time off a year + additional paid extended leave. PTO days increase with years of service
- Paid Holidays - 8 paid holiday a year in addition to your PTO
- 401(k) with 50% of the first 6% contributed matched + additional annual retirement contribution
- Employee assistance program – at no cost to you
- Life Insurance, long term disability and AD&D – at no cost to you
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Mass transit reimbursement
- Career advancement through internal promotions
How to stand out:
Your resume should align with the requirements of this position including but not limited to your current location of residence, professional experience and skills.
Fine Print:
All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background and pre-employment drug screen, excluding marijuana where prohibited by law. Random drug testing is required for all Lynden Incorporated employees, excluding marijuana from non-safety sensitive positions in Washington.
Lynden Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer.
Lynden Incorporated does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, marital status, military status, age, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Veterans and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.
Job description is available upon request.
