Senior Systems Administrator

Safran Electronics & Defense ITRedmond, Washington, United States Permanent Full-time Bachelor's Degree More than 5 years Professional, Engineer & Manager $90K-$120K ITAR Controlled positionJob DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for the organization's entire IT infrastructure, focusing on the design, implementation, maintenance, and security of complex systems. This is a senior-level position that often involves project leadership, mentoring junior staff, and resolving the most complex technical issues. Key Responsibilities:System and Network Management: Install, configure, and maintain servers, network devices (routers, firewalls), operating systems (Windows, Linux/Unix), and software applications.Performance and Optimization: Monitor system performance, analyze data, and implement enhancements, upgrades, and patches to ensure optimal performance, availability, and capacity.Security and Compliance: Implement, and monitor security protocols, including access controls, firewalls, and data protection measures, to safeguard the organization's data and systems.Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, and network issues, often serving as an escalation point for junior IT staff or internal customers of IT.Project Management: Lead or serve as a subject matter expert on IT projects, such as system upgrades, migrations to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and new system deployments.Backup and Disaster Recovery: Design and implement robust backup and recovery procedures and test disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.Automation and Documentation: Automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) and create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, policies, and procedures.Leadership and Mentoring: Supervise, train, and mentor junior IT staff members, promoting professional development and effective teamwork.Job RequirementsRequired Skills and Qualifications:Education: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required. However, extensive experience may be a substitute in certain situations.Experience: 5-10 years of professional systems administration experience is a prerequisite, with a proven track record of managing complex IT environments.Technical Expertise:Proficiency in various operating systems (Windows Server, Windows, Linux).Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware Specifically).Strong understanding of networking concepts (LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP).Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS and Azure at a minimum).Experience with the deployment and maintenance of storage systems (SAN, NAS) both Fiber Channel and iSCSI is required.Some experience with database administration tasks is a required.Soft Skills:Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with technical and non-technical staff.Leadership and project management abilities.Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Company InformationSafran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.18225 NE 76th St WA - 98052 Redmond Washington United States