IT Systems Engineer

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Description
Who We Are:
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.

The Position
We are seeking a people-focused
IT Systems
Engineer
to join our team in Spokane, WA. to 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