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Woodward, Inc. · 16 hours ago

IT Server Administrator II

Niles, IL, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$78K/yr - $125K/yr

Woodward, Inc. is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members and is seeking an IT Server Administrator II. The role involves supporting acquisitions and divestitures through system administration and networking, while also providing technical support to the Server Administration team.

Consumer Goods

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

This position will be largely involved in acquisitions and divestitures from the perspectives of systems administration and networking teams

This individual will also be working to support the Server Administration team when not working actively on project tasks for A&D

The individual should have good networking skills with a heavier need for knowledge in systems administration

While this position requires the skills listed below, this position will primarily be for working in projects for acquisitions and divestitures

Travel up to 75% is expected

Project management experience or knowledge of project management concepts and tools

Strong communication skills will be necessary to interact with internal and external teams

System Monitoring: Independently monitor and analyze system and database performance using advanced tools and custom scripts, proactively identifying and addressing performance issues, and escalating complex anomalies as needed

Infrastructure Optimization: Analyzes and recommends improvements to IT infrastructure across Windows, Unix, and/or database environments to enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency that support business objectives. The main area for this will be optimization and organization in relation to acquisitions and divestitures

Troubleshooting: Diagnoses and resolves complex system and/or database issues using technical expertise and established procedures, providing support for escalated user problems and system errors across infrastructure components. Available to work after hours and/or weekends, and on-call, as required

Team Support: Works well with the rest of the Server Administration and Networking teams. Provides informal guidance and technical assistance to new and existing team members to foster a collaborative work environment

Documentation: Maintains detailed and accurate documentation of infrastructure, system, and database configurations, procedures, and changes to support operational consistency and audit readiness. Generates and analyzes system activity reports, contributes to documentation standards, and ensures updates reflect current environments and best practices. Able to create and work off templates of standard questions for acquisitions and divestitures

Qualification

Windows AdministrationLinux AdministrationDatabase ManagementNetworking ConceptsCloud ComputingScriptingAutomationSecurity ImplementationVirtualizationData Protection StrategiesMulti-site SupportProblem SolvingTechnical Communication

Required

Project management experience or knowledge of project management concepts and tools

Strong communication skills will be necessary to interact with internal and external teams

Independently monitor and analyze system and database performance using advanced tools and custom scripts, proactively identifying and addressing performance issues, and escalating complex anomalies as needed

Analyzes and recommends improvements to IT infrastructure across Windows, Unix, and/or database environments to enhance performance, reliability, and efficiency that support business objectives

Diagnoses and resolves complex system and/or database issues using technical expertise and established procedures, providing support for escalated user problems and system errors across infrastructure components

Works well with the rest of the Server Administration and Networking teams

Maintains detailed and accurate documentation of infrastructure, system, and database configurations, procedures, and changes to support operational consistency and audit readiness

Knowledge of IT concepts with acquisitions and divestitures such as tools for use with M365

Working knowledge of networking concepts and commands across Windows, Unix, and/or database environments, with the ability to configure and troubleshoot network connectivity issues related to system or database operations

Experienced in administering and maintaining Windows, Linux, and/or database server environments to ensure high availability, performance, and security

Skilled in diagnosing and resolving complex infrastructure issues using technical expertise, analytical thinking, and industry best practices

Experienced in implementing, managing, and maintaining security protocols across Windows, Unix, and/or database environments

Working knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure services, including migrations, deployment, configuration, and management of resources

Adept in developing and refining script to automate administrative tasks such as system monitoring, user and permission management, and/or database maintenance

Skilled in deploying, configuring, and managing virtual machines across Unix, Windows, and/or database environments with hypervisors

Support and maintain IT operations across a multi-site global infrastructure

Effectively communicates complex technical concepts to both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders

Skilled in implementing, managing, and optimizing backup and recovery solutions

Benefits

All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity

401(k) match (4.5%)

Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members

12 paid holidays, including floating holidays

Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave

Paid parental leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.

Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life

Member referral bonus

Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Voluntary benefits, including:

Home / Auto Insurance discounts

Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Company

Woodward, Inc.

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Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets.

Founded in 1870