IT Systems Engineer

Corporate Office
120 W Cataldo Ave
Spokane, WA 99201, USA

Inland Group is a vertically integrated real estate developer, contractor, and operator of multifamily and senior housing communities. Based in Spokane, WA, with properties across the United States, we have led with heart for the past 50 years. Collectively with our in-house management company, Axis Residential, we have set ourselves apart as an industry leader who genuinely cares for our people and our product.

Our success is a result of our team and culture– we take a relational and entrepreneurial approach to business and our team members are authentic, curious, natural leaders who value the greater team. We love what we do, and we are committed to excellence in our work.

We are seeking a people‑focused IT Systems Engineer to join our team in Spokane, WA. As the IT Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and enhancing the organization’s IT infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, security, and reliability. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem‑solving skills, and the ability to design and implement scalable solutions that support business growth.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail‑oriented, and capable of leading complex projects while mentoring junior staff.

• Design, configure, and maintain servers, storage, and virtualization infrastructure across on‑premises and cloud environments (e.g., VMware, Hyper‑V, Azure, AWS).
• Administer and secure Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Okta, and related identity management systems, including group policies, SSO, and MFA.
• Manage core infrastructure services (DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, certificate/PKI, file/print, remote access) to meet uptime, performance, and security objectives.
• Oversee network operations, including firewalls, VPNs, switches, wireless systems, and WAN connectivity.
• Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans to ensure data integrity and rapid restoration.
• Monitor system performance, capacity, and security posture; propose improvements and drive automation to increase efficiency.
• Contribute to IT policies, standards, and procedures aligned to enterprise governance and security frameworks, and support internal and external audits.
• Automate routine administration and configuration management using scripting and infrastructure‑as‑code tools where appropriate.
• Serve as Tier 3 escalation for complex incidents and problems, coordinating with vendors and service providers common in mid‑sized environments.
• Lead or co‑lead infrastructure projects such as upgrades, migrations, hardware refreshes, and SaaS/PaaS integrations, including planning, risk assessment, and documentation.
• Mentor junior administrators and service desk staff, providing guidance, knowledge transfer, and informal technical leadership within the team.

Other Duties:
This job profile is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may be asked to perform additional tasks to meet the needs of the organization.

• Must be a team player who takes a “we over me” approach to building and sustaining relationships with others.
• Must be determined, ambitious, and self‑motivated.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience in enterprise environments preferred; high school diploma or equivalency certificate required.
• 7+ years of progressive systems administration/engineering experience, with at least 3 years supporting multi‑site or mid‑sized enterprise infrastructures.
• Expert‑level experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Microsoft 365/Azure AD;
  Linux experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, routing, DNS) and security principles relevant to enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience with backup/DR platforms and enterprise monitoring tools.
• Proficiency in virtualization (VMware or Hyper‑V), networking concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing), and security practices.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools (Power Shell, Terraform, Ansible) and monitoring platforms (e.g.,…