Associate System Administrator

Corporate Office, 201 NE Park Plaza Drive, Vancouver, Washington, United States of America

Posted Monday, July 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Build Your Future at NWPX

At NWPX Infrastructure, we manufacture welded steel pipe and precast products that form the backbone of America’s water infrastructure. It’s work you can be proud of—and an opportunity to advance your career with a company committed to your professional growth and well-being.

Our brands—Northwest Pipe Company, NWPX Park, and NWPX Geneva—set the standard for safety, quality, innovation, and performance. Guided by our core values of Accountability, Commitment
, and Teamwork
, our people work collaboratively to deliver reliable products and trusted service to our customers—while building stable, rewarding careers along the way.

For over 50 years, NWPX has been a leader in reliable water infrastructure solutions, and our people are the foundation of our success. Build your future with us and be part of a legacy grounded in water
.

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• On-Demand Pay (Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday)
• Bonus Potential
• Up to $5,000 per year Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Values-Driven Culture Committed to Equal Opportunities and Safety

The Associate System Administrator is responsible for assisting with the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of the Company's server infrastructure, operating systems, and enterprise applications. Working under the guidance of senior IT staff, this position helps ensure systems remain secure, reliable, and available to support business operations. The Associate System Administrator also assists with routine system maintenance, user support, backups, documentation, and troubleshooting.

• Assist in administering and maintaining VMware virtual servers and Windows Server environments.
• Support Active Directory administration, including user accounts, group memberships, security permissions, and organizational units.
• Perform routine server maintenance, operating system updates, and security patching.
• Monitor server health, storage capacity, and system performance, escalating issues when appropriate.
• Assist with backup and recovery processes and regularly verify successful completion of backups.
• Support Microsoft 365 administration, including user account management and basic troubleshooting.
• Assist with the maintenance of storage systems and server infrastructure.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, system procedures, and configuration records.
• Troubleshoot server, operating system, and infrastructure issues while working with senior team members to resolve complex problems.
• Participate in system upgrades, hardware installations, and technology refresh projects.
• Follow IT security standards and assist with implementing security best practices.
• Maintain inventory of server hardware, software, and related assets.
• Participate in an on-call rotation or after-hours maintenance as required.

• Provide Level 2 support by assisting the Help Desk with escalated technical issues.
• Assist with troubleshooting network connectivity and infrastructure-related issues.
• Support endpoint security solutions, antivirus software, and system compliance initiatives.
• Assist with disaster recovery testing and documentation.
• Participate in IT projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Supports the administration and maintenance of enterprise server infrastructure.
• Works under the direction of senior IT staff while developing technical knowledge and skills.
• Assists in maintaining system availability, reliability, and security.
• Contributes to IT documentation and operational procedures.

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

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