System Administrator Department: Information Technology Employment Type: Full Time Location: San Diego, California Reporting To: IT Operations Manager Compensation: $95,000 - $125,000 / year Description This position will provide technical support for the Knowles Precision Devices IT technical infrastructure and its employees. This position will provide Help Desk support as well as server and network support to onsite and remote users. The applicant must be a team player with the ability to self-direct as well as interact effectively with all levels of management and employees. Position also leads or assists with activities such as technical refresh, new technology integration, project implementation, and other IT service delivery activities. This position is expansive and may have other delegated responsibilities and duties assigned. This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule to support on-call, change windows and other non-core business hour activities. Key Responsibilities + Management and Maintenance of: + Datacenter environment consisting of multiple sites and locations + Virtualized Infrastructure + Active Directory + Microsoft Exchange + SQL Infrastructure + Storage Environment + ShoreTel/Mitel Phone Systems + SharePoint 2019 On Premise + SSH/PKI Services + Support our Windows/Linux Server Infrastructure + Proactive assessment and evaluation of current infrastructure to discover opportunities for enhancement + Configure and manage wireless and switching infrastructure + Design and deployment of new systems or solutions + Maintain and deploy networking equipment in a secure environment + Maintain access control lists, disk storage management, data backup, and recovery + Support the IT team by helping with escalated helpdesk requests + Develops new automated solutions to support current processes + Perform other related duties as assigned. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise + 5+ Years System Administration Experience + Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, engineering or related technical discipline + Ability to acquire new knowledge quickly and adapt daily work habits to support current business needs + Ability to turn business goals into technical requirements + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills + Experience with scaling IT Infrastructure at fast growing pace + Project Management Experience + AWS and/or Azure Management and Security experience a plus + High emphasis on security + On-Call/Off-hours availability and occasional travel to Remote sites + Ability to prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and multi-task in a fast paced and growth-oriented environment is required + All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without restriction to ITAR documentation and materials. + Must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. + Candidate must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance Physical Requirements: + Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. + Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. + Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organizations facilities. Benefits What’s in it for you on Day 1: + Medical, dental and vision insurance plans + Prescription Drug Plans + Basic Life Insurance + 401k plan with company match + Tuition Reimbursement Program + Security Clearance Incentive Program + Employee Referral Program + PTO + Paid Holidays Knowles is committed to providing a competitive and fair total compensation package for all employees. One element in our total compensation package is base pay. The starting base salary for this role is targeted to be between $95,000 to $125,000 per year. Equal Opportunity Statement: We prohibit pay discrimination and discrimination of any kind based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status. ITAR Statement: Please note that this position may require access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status) or have the necessary authorization to access controlled technical data. Compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations is a condition of employment. Notice to Staffing Agencies, Search Firms and Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment process at Knowles is managed through the Human Resources department. Knowles does not accept resumes submitted from 3rd party agencies outside of our system. To submit resumes, 3rd party agencies will need to be a pre-approved vendor with a valid contract in place, be actively engaged by Knowles to recruit for a specific position and have agency log in credentials to submit candidates to our careers portal. Please do not submit resumes via e-mail, through our external website or directly to our employees. Any resumes submitted in this way become the property of Knowles and will not be eligible for any placement fee.