System Administrator

About the Position

System Administrator

We are seeking a skilled System Administrator to join our team in Everett, WA. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, updating, and managing our system software and hardware, ensuring performance, availability, and security across all services.

Responsibilities

• Manage Windows/Linux Servers and Microsoft 365 Administration

  • Ensure performance and availability across all Microsoft 365 services
  • Implement and manage Group Policies and Active Directory administration
  • Support and optimize virtualization technologies
  • Perform server updates to ensure stability and security

• Ensure Security, Governance, and Regulatory Compliance

  • Harden environments and implement security best practices and compliance guidelines
  • Conduct regular system audits to monitor adherence to security policies
  • Support incident response efforts related to system security

• Endpoint & Patch Management

  • Manage OS deployments, application packaging, patch management, and lifecycle automation
  • Develop and maintain scripts and tools for managing configurations and monitoring

• Build Infrastructure Monitoring & Automation

  • Scale and improve monitoring solutions to track system availability and security compliance
  • Develop PowerShell scripts and automation tools to improve efficiency

• Collaborate Cross-functionally

  • Work closely with teams across the business to ensure performance
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to IT support staff

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Windows Server administration, Office 365/Entra ID management, and infrastructure automation
• PowerShell scripting experience for system automation
• Experience with RMM tools for infrastructure monitoring, patch management, and endpoint management
• Experience in Linux Administration
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, or equivalent) and system monitoring tools
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $120K - $148K
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans
• 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
• 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
• Annual wellness stipend

About the Company

Helion

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.

Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised $1.5 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors including Thrive Capital, LightSpeed Venture Capital, SoftBank, and others to propel us forward. Our current prototype, Polaris, has reached record-breaking plasma temperatures of 150 million degrees Celsius (13 keV). Helion is continuing to iterate and on the path to the world's first fusion power plant, Orion.

This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.

Helion is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.