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.
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.
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, contributing to documentation standards, and ensures updates reflect current environments and best practices.

Requirements

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.
Skilled in deploying, configuring, and managing virtual machines across Unix, Windows, and/or database environments with hypervisors.
Available to work after hours and/or weekends, and on-call, as required.

Benefits

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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

system administrationnetworkingWindowsUnixdatabase managementperformance analysistroubleshootingsecurity protocolscloud-based infrastructurevirtual machine management

Soft Skills

analytical thinkingproblem-solvingattention to detaildocumentation standardscommunication