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Summary

The Senior System Administrator plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliability, accuracy, and effectiveness of our information systems that support critical organizational functions. The responsibility for this position will encompass overseeing all networked hardware/software, operating systems, and related infrastructure components. This position will also be the primary point of contact for the ERP system, including responding to tickets, updating & creating reports from the ERP systems, and supporting processing improvement ideas.

Essential Functions: Essential functions, including how an individual is to perform them and the frequency with which the tasks are performed; the tasks must be part of the job function and truly necessary or required to perform the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Duties

• Configure, monitor, and maintain all network infrastructure
• Responsible for virtualization and server management
• Manage and maintain storage arrays for efficiency, redundancy and availability
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies
• Utilize monitoring tools to address potential issues proactively
• Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting complex issues or system outages
• Oversee and manage Azure infrastructure including Azure Active Directory, Identity & Access Management, & Privileged Access Management
• Utilize Intune for comprehensive endpoint management
• Provide daily support of the Plex ERP system: monitor helpdesk ticket queue, troubleshoot problems, communicate to end users, and implement new functionality
• Work with internal stakeholders to identity and create reports/analytic and implement and support process improvement ideas.

Required Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Advanced communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to multi-task effectively and thrive in fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work based on business impact or tickets that have been escalated.
• Ability to design and troubleshoot enterprise level operational technologies that interact with the manufacturing control systems for the purpose of maximizing performance, security, and reliability.
• Ability to analyze operational issues with complex system operations and equipment.
• Lead teams and site level projects with minimal supervision and guidance.
• Ability to learn new or unfamiliar technology using available resources.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Manufacturing processes.
• Experience in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, or similar for routine tasks and system deployments.
• Knowledge of compliance standards (e.g., PII, CMMC, ITAR, NIST) and experience in implementing compliance-related IT policies.
• Experience configuring and managing ERP systems
• Experience with middleware integrations tools, web-based application platforms, and Power BI
• Programming and SQL skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, or related field and/or equivalent work experience required.

Experience

Minimum of five years of experience in system administration. Preferably in a Microsoft Office 365 environment, including Active Directory, Azure AD, Intune and Defender.

Minimum of 2 years of experience with VMWare, vSphere, ESXi, resource pools, VMFS, and virtual switching.

Minimum of 2 years of experience with Plex, Epicor or similar ERP preferred.

Proven track record in managing complex IT projects, system migrations and technology integrations.

Computer Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 environment, including Active Directory, Azure AD, Intune and Defender.
• Experience with domain name registry/purchase and SSL certificate purchase/maintenance
• Storage architecture, including iSCSI, LUNs, NFS, and RAID.
• Experience with Virtualization software: VMware, Hyper-V, or similar
• Server systems architecture, performance monitoring, and tuning

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to precarious places and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate requiring hearing protection in certain areas.

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

PPE is provided by SEKISUI Aerospace based on the employee's position and exposure.

Schedule

Day Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, additional overtime hours as needed

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company Sponsored 401k
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Tuition Reimbursement

SEKISUI Aerospace is a division of SEKISUI Chemical Group with offices in the United States. Our headquarters are located in Renton, WA with facilities Sumner, WA and Orange City, IA. We design, engineer and manufacture composite structures used in commercial and military aircraft.

SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to maintaining a work community that recognizes and appreciates the value of every person; fosters tolerance, understanding and mutual dignity and respect among all team members. Our Values are the filter by which we do business. Visit https://www.sekisuiaerospace.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand.

Orange City, IA is located in the northwest corner of Iowa in Sioux County. It is home to two growing school systems, a four-year liberal arts college, the annual Tulip Festival, as well as many large industry and development opportunities. To learn more about the Orange City community please visit https://vibrant.orangecityiowa.com.

Pre-Employment Screening

SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required.

Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

People with Disabilities
SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site.

Orange City Operations: 712.707.9200

E-Verify Statement
SEKISUI Aerospace is a federal contractor and is required to participate in the federal government's E-Verify program. E-Verify allow us to confirm the employment authorization of newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire's completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification within three days of starting employment. For information regarding E-Verify, visit the E-Verify site.