Senior Systems Administrator

About magniX: Based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, magniX builds solutions for the electric age, applying its aerospace-grade batteries, power electronics, power distribution, electric engines, and software to mission-critical applications across data centers, energy storage, defense, mobility, space, and aerospace. Built on an 800-volt architecture, magniX technology delivers industry-leading energy density, cycle life, and safety, and magniX electric engines have powered more than 200 flights across six different airframes, where the company remains the industry leader. As magniX extends its aerospace-grade standards into new markets, we are building a commercial organization to match, and are now ready to take our technology and products to market. Be part of a passionate team that is ushering in the electric age.

About the role: We’re seeking a proactive Sr. Systems Administrator who can take ownership of key enterprise systems, integrations, and new implementations. You will join a compact IT team that supports a broad array of technology platforms - from business operations, to advanced engineering simulation, to manufacturing. You will leverage your communications skills and your technical experience to collaborate across the organization and deliver efficient and sustainable solutions. If you are driven to get things done, eager to help an organization scale, and bring a systems-thinker approach, you’ll fit in with the IT team at magniX.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain, and monitor the company's Windows and Linux server infrastructure across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, to ensure performance, security, and resilience.
• Manage Microsoft 365 and Azure services, including Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Intune.
• Support and administer enterprise business applications (e.g., ERP, MES, PLM, engineering/CAD tools) including license management, security updates, system upgrades, integrations, and backups.
• Assist in maintaining security controls, patch management, endpoint protection, and vulnerability remediation in support of company policies and compliance requirements
• Assist with network security & configuration including Firewalls, Switches, Wi-Fi, VPNs, and cloud network resources.
• Automate routine administrative tasks using PowerShell or other scripting tools.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation, standard operating procedures, system diagrams, and knowledge-base articles.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement new technologies and process improvements; participate in IT projects from planning through deployment.
• Provide Tier 2/Tier 3 technical support to engineering, manufacturing, and business users for hardware, software, network, and peripheral issues, resolving tickets promptly and professionally.
• Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding, including account setup, access management, hardware deployment, and equipment recovery.
• Participate in occasional after-hours maintenance windows and on-call support.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 7–10 years of progressive IT experience spanning systems administration, enterprise application support, and end-user support.
• 3+ years’ experience administering Windows enterprise infrastructure including Active Directory, Entra, InTune, Exchange Online, MS365, and related services
• Experience with enterprise virtualization platforms and cloud services.
• Proficiency in PowerShell or another scripting language for automation and bulk administration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users and build strong working relationships at all levels.
• A generalist mindset: adaptable, quick to learn new systems and technologies, and comfortable shifting between strategic projects and hands-on support in a fast-paced, growing company.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues across the full technology stack: servers, applications, networks, endpoints, and cloud.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing requests and work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management experience leading IT initiatives from scoping through delivery, including timelines, budgets, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience supporting IT in the manufacturing and/or aerospace sector, including administering ERP, MES, or PLM/PDM systems.
• Experience implementing and sustaining CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 controls, including developing System Security Plans (SSPs) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and preparing for assessments.
• Experience protecting export-controlled data (ITAR/EAR), including Microsoft 365 GCC High or equivalent secure environments.
• Experience with security monitoring and response tools such as SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability scanners (e.g., Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel).
• Linux administration and scripting experience (Bash, Python).

Location: Applicants must be willing and able to commute to magniX's location in Everett, Washington .

Compensation & Benefits

• 100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees & dependents).
• 4 weeks paid vacation + 1-week annual end-of-year shutdown, sick time, and 11 paid holidays.
• 401K retirement plan with industry leading 9.5% company contribution.
• Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term disability insurance
• Catered lunches and quarterly company fun-day events!

Salary Range: $120,000-150,000

E-Verify: magniX utilizes E-Verify for employment eligibility verification

Pre-employment Screenings: Employment with magniX is contingent upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements including a background screen.

Export Control Compliance: This position may require access to export-controlled data. To meet export control compliance requirements, candidates must be a “U.S. Person” (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees), or an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.

EHS/Environmental Requirements: This job operates in a manufacturing and testing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of time. This would require the ability to move around the facility and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job.

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment): Required PPE provided by magniX based on the employee’s position and exposure. Below are typical PPE used on the manufacturing and testing floor:

• Ear Plugs - Earmuffs
• Safety shoes
• Safety Glasses - Safety Goggles

Diversity and Inclusion: magniX is an equal opportunity employer. We value and embrace diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or disability status.