Principal Infrastructure Engineer

IMPORTANT: Remote job available in WASHINGTON STATE or OREGON STATE ONLY.
About Columbia Credit Union

Columbia CU is a full-service financial institution with $2.3 billion in assets, over 100k members and we pride ourselves in our commitment to "Making Life Better" in the communities we serve. Since 1952, our commitment toward "Making Life Better" has earned us accolades and we are honored to be the recipient of several local community recognitions:

• Best of Clark County Award / The Columbian:
• Best in Business Award / Vancouver Business Journal:
• Corporate Philanthropy Award / Portland Business Journal:

Columbia CU Guiding Principles

Vision: The most trusted, respected, and sought-after financial institution, providing innovative solutions and support for our employees, members, and communities we serve.

Mission: Bringing people together to make life better for themselves and their communities.

Value Proposition: Earning your trust with knowledgeable people and digital options so you can bank "Columbia" how and when you want.

Leadership Philosophy: Leaders at Columbia CU inspire enthusiasm and accountability that drive our mission. Leaders build engagement and communicate honestly and openly. By rallying everyone around our shared vision, Leaders model and expect the best from individuals and teams.

Core Values

People - We have a passion for helping each other and our members.

Community - We have a passion for contributing to the success and growth of the communities we serve.

Financial Wellness - We have a passion for providing the financial education, tools and assistance that create financial wellness and stability for our organization, each other, our members and the communities we serve.

Benefits

• 100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision for employee - eligible the 1st of the month following hire date
• Accrued PTO, Accrued Extended Sick Time and 11 Paid Bank Holidays
• 401k Match- 100% match up to 6% employee contribution
• Home office option in Washington or Oregon state only: can be considered after on-site training has been completed and all home office requirements are met.
• Tuition Assistance
• And More.

About The Role

The Principal Infrastructure Engineer serves as the go-to technical resource/coordinator for the Systems Engineers, Systems Administrators, and Network Engineers. This position will help guide and align the team in project execution through Agile methodologies, provide coordination across various areas of expertise, and sponsor initiatives to mature operations in alignment with the goals of Columbia Credit Union. The Principal Infrastructure Engineer will work closely with team members to provide assistance in technical decision-making, coordinate project activities, and facilitate communication with management. The individual uses their broad technical experience to lead technical discussions, project prioritization, and cross-functional efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate with the engineering team, product owners, and leadership on project work, technical decision-making, and day-to-day operations through Agile methodologies.
• Serve as the technical team and leadership liaison, providing updates on progress, challenges, and resource needs.
• Assist with the design, configuration, installation, performance tuning, and maintenance of on-premise and cloud infrastructure.
• Provide guidance in managing enterprise applications and systems, such as VMware, Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, and others.
• Help the team to identify areas for improvement and implement enhancements to infrastructure deployment, maintenance, and administration.
• Work with Systems Engineers, Administrators, and Network Engineers to ensure all infrastructure meets security and credit union standards.
• Coordinate activities for disaster recovery and business continuity planning and testing, ensuring documentation and processes are up to date.
• Facilitate collaboration within the team and with other cross-functional teams for efficient project delivery.
• Act as a technical resource to assist team members in troubleshooting complex technical issues, providing escalation support as needed.
• Provide coordination for infrastructure monitoring, backup, and replication tools.
• Maintain and facilitate the development of runbooks, documentation, and procedures for system operations.
• Be available for support through the on-call rotation.
• Assist with the training and development of team members.

REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years of experience in IT with a focus on infrastructure solutions, systems engineering, and operations.
• Experience in networking technologies (TCP/IP, Ethernet, remote connectivity).
• Experience in leading cross-functional projects and facilitating team discussions to drive decisions.
• Knowledge and experience with server infrastructure, cloud technologies, and enterprise systems, including:
  • Cloud Platforms such as Azure or AWS
  • VMware
  • Windows Server, SQL Server, and Active Directory/Entra ID
  • Storage solutions such as Pure, SAN, etc.
  • Backup and DR solutions, including SRM, Zerto, and Cohesity
  • Configuration and automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Puppet.
• Ability to lead and coordinate team activities, ensuring alignment with business needs and technical best practices.
• Ability to build relationships across teams and departments, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of articulating technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong team-oriented interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline is desirable.

COMPENSATION

• $135,00.00-$157,000.00/ year
• Back Office Incentive potential

Columbia Credit Union follows all required COVID 19 health protocols

Equal Opportunity Employer/AA

Must be 18 or older to apply