Astronics Advanced Electrical Systems (AES) is seeking a Systems Administrator III to join our cohesive team of IT professionals in Kirkland, WA.
This position offers flexibility to work from home with occasional time in the office depending on project needs.
If you are interested in working at a dynamic company with a winning culture which has been awarded as one of Washington’s Best Places to work for 15 years consecutively, please read on!
JOB SUMMARY
The Systems Administrator III, under limited supervision, is responsible for participation in planning, design, installation, maintenance, and management of networking and infrastructure systems. A Systems Administrator III must have a substantial level of understanding in IP data networks, computing systems, communications, security protocols, and related hardware/software and overall technology that is used. Duties include documenting system requirements, formulating scope, defining objectives, and creating system specifications that drive system configuration and implementation.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Overall responsibility to maintain and provide trouble shooting support for the following systems: local and wide area networks, ERP application, e-mail, internet access, time and attendance, office automation, backup systems, telecommunication systems, meeting rooms and display boards.
- Provide expert support to business systems database environment.
- User administration for Astronics applications.
- Ensures computing and network infrastructure environment is secure and appropriate recovery and redundancy issues are addressed according to established procedures.
- Participates in planning and designing of computing and network infrastructure.
- Is responsible for monitoring performance of selected network and servers to identify potential problems and bottlenecks.
- Provides support to helpdesk, business system staff or less experienced systems administrators.
- Analyze complex business needs presented by the users and recommends and/or implements technical solutions in line with existing solutions.
- Promote code changes to live systems using a Source Code Management application.
- Develop and maintain all backup procedures and records for all property data and systems.
- Develop and maintain standards and procedures for system security for all applicable systems to minimize potential exposure/risk.
- Ensure that all use of IT resources conform to all Federal and state laws and that all software is legally owned by or licensed to the business.
- Maintain all inventory of the IT systems, software, and hardware.
- Anticipate future network needs and identify proactive solutions to satisfy needs.
- Serves as liaison between business units and IT, communicating technical information and plans.
- Provides expert and creative solutions to user problems on laptops and desktop systems to ensure user satisfaction and productivity.
- Establish and maintain user procedures and hardware familiarization and training for all systems as needed.
- Assist in documentation of standards and methods.
- Meet the attendance guidelines of the job and adhere to departmental and company policies.
- Must complete all required Astronics Training programs within a set time frame.
- Duties, responsibilities, requirements, and expectations pertaining to this job are subject to change as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree from accredited institution or equivalent relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
- 4 or more years of systems administrator experience.
- 3-5 years of experience in database management.
- Demonstrated competency with SQL Server Database Management
- Demonstrated experience in the design, planning and execution of technology infrastructures preferred.
- Experience with Data Warehouses, Azure Data Services, Power BI and SSRS administration
- Excellent knowledge of database backups, recovery, optimization, and security.
- Experience in SQL and PowerShell is required.
- Experience in Source Code Management Systems is required.
- Experience in change management highly desired.
- Experience with implementation of information technology on a departmental and/or corporate level highly desired
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with vendors, clients and business partners desired.
Applicants must have a professional demeanor and possess excellent interpersonal, customer service, multi-tasking, organizational, time management and written/oral communication skills. The ideal candidate will be hard working, a quick learner; detail oriented, well organized and have the ability to work alone as well as with others to reach a common goal. Candidates must have the ability and desire to learn new technologies and increase technical skill set as well as have flexibility with their work schedule.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- As a US Department of Defense Contractor, Astronics is bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Must be a US Person under ITAR to be eligible.
- An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing pre-employment background check and drug test which includes screening for the use of cannabis.
- Ability and willingness for travel up to 10% of the time, which may include international travel.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Base salary range is $86,430 - $129,645 per year. Several job-related and non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to experience in comparable roles, skill sets, training, education, licensure or certifications, other qualifications, market conditions and business needs influence actual salary offered.
Astronics AES offers a competitive benefits package including:
Stay Healthy – Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA, HSA, as well as voluntary life/AD&D, voluntary critical illness, accident prevention and hospital indemnity
Save for the Future – 401K & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Find Balance – Employee Assistance Program, work/life balance culture
Time for You – Generous Paid Time Off, starting at 120 hours annually, plus 12 Paid Holidays per year
