Magnetic & Penetrant Services Co., Inc.

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Job Overview: Job Title: IT System Administrator Reports to: Sr. Manager of IT Location: Seattle, WA Type: Full-Time, Exempt Schedule: 8am – 4:30pm; 5 days a week onsite between Seattle and Everett ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Responsibilities include (but not limited to) • Support Information Technology requests and troubleshoot end-user computing & access issues via the Valence I.T. Help Ticket system. • Maintain and support End User personal computers (desktop & laptop), Operating Systems, Office 365 & commonly used applications, scanners & printers, office & mobile phones, and approved access to Valence applications and data. • Maintain and support Server (virtual/physical) infrastructure, including user/group administration, security permissions, group policies, print services, research event log warnings and errors, system resource monitoring, (light) SQL database administration, data back-up, and recovery; and assist in adding/refreshing server technologies & environments. • Maintain and support Network infrastructure, including internet & intranet connectivity, firewalls, routers, switches, and all network segments. Analyze network performance using network utilities to perform network/segment tuning to ensure secure and performant connectivity to internal and external systems, including 3rd party applications/public and government cloud environments. • Monitor Information Technology Performance Dashboard to prevent and/or minimize events impacting Valence business and end users. management tools and respond to hardware issues as they arise; help build, test, and maintain new servers as needed. • Work with Valence IT, site, and 3rd party resources to execute IT-related projects across multiple regions/sites. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience • 3+ years of hands-on experience setting up domain users, reviewing group policies, managing OU permissions, and maintaining account and network passwords. • 2+ years of hands-on experience managing and maintaining VMWare, vSphere, ESXi, resource pools, VMFS, and virtual switching. • 2+ years of hands-on experience managing Firewall appliances such as SonicWall and Fortinet. • Must have hands-on experience with Office 365 administration and MFA products. • Must have hands-on experience with LAN/WAN technologies – TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, NAT/PAT, VLANs • Must have good organization and documentation skills and the ability to prioritize work. • Must have proven capability to communicate (verbal/written) complex technical information to junior and senior levels in the organization. • Must have proven capabilities to prioritize and execute multiple tasks concurrently and effectively respond/participate in urgent scenarios impacting key business objectives. • A good understanding of PowerShell. • Familiarity with Linux/Unix is highly desirable. Education / Certification Qualifications • A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or MIS, or a related field • Certified in one of the following: Network+, Security+, or MCSA. • Able to work flexible hours, nights, and weekends (onsite or over the network) to support Information Technology project work/issue resolution when needed. • Compensation Range - $75,000 - $85,000 a year depending on experience Locations • Valence Surface Technologies facility in PNW supporting the Seattle and Everett region. Benefits: • Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Basic Life, Supplemental Life Insurance, 401k with a 3% Employer Match • Generous Paid Time Off program • 8 Holidays and 2 Floater Holiday • Join a great company with opportunities for growth! Work Environment Temperatures in the work environment can fluctuate with outside weather conditions. Due to the manufacturing environment, Personal Protection Equipment may be required including safety glasses, goggles, aprons, rubber boots, gloves, and a respirator (provided by Company). Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.