IT Systems Administrator
PHYTEC is seeking a motivated IT Systems Administrator for its office on Bainbridge Island. This position will be responsible for maintaining PHYTEC's entire network infrastructure with both backend server administration alongside frontend work assisting employees with their IT issues. Other duties will include maintaining our VoIP phone system, SAP ERP frontend and backend work, Confluence and Jira administration and occasional tool development.
With a parent company in Germany, PHYTEC is engaged in the development, sales, technical support and marketing of industrial computer products. We support customers throughout North America from our Seattle area locations.
PHYTEC offers the energy of a startup with the stability of over 30 years of company success in Europe, the United States, China and India. We are a fast moving and dynamic company where flexibility and adaptability are key attributes needed for success.
Functions/Responsibilities
Troubleshooting, fixing, monitoring and maintaining:
50+ Linux servers (physical and virtual that include a mix of Dell, HP, and SuperMicro systems)
5+ Windows servers (physical and virtual)
Windows, Linux, and MacOS desktops and devices
PBX Phone system (server, phones, and cell app)
100+ services running on a combination of 60+ virtual machines and physical servers
Fortinet networking equipment (firewall appliance and switches)
Servers, systems, and networking equipment in remote facilities
Quickbooks Enterprise
VPN services (OpenVPN, IPSec, Wireguard)
Onsite and offsite backups
Documenting network topology, servers, and services
Implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining SAP ERP system
Configuring, administering, and maintaining Confluence and Jira projects, permissions, workflows, etc.
Maintaining network security
Periodic travel between Bainbridge Island and Seattle offices
Servicing IT desk to address internal user issues (computer, phone, wifi, etc...) for 25+ employees
Office365 administration
Installation, setup, and teardown of new and old equipment (servers, network switches, wifi routers etc.)
Qualifications
2-4 year degree in an IT related field or equivalent work experience
At least 3+ years experience with Linux server administration
At least 1+ years experience with Windows server administration
Strong understanding of firewalls, routers, switches, VLANs and how packets traverse a network through routers/gateways and switching fabric
Must be capable of responding on short notice 24/7 for IT emergencies
Strong writing and documentation skills
Strong debugging skills with little assistance
Lift up to 50lbs
Preferred Skills
Confluence and Jira administration, configuration and maintenance
Familiarity with Office365 and Outlook administration
Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc...)
MySQL replication
Nagios/Icinga2 monitoring of servers and services
bind9 DNS
OpenVPN, IPSec VPN, and Wireguard VPN
vSphere/ESXi hypervisor management and virtual machines
Veeam backup and replication
Backuppc, rsync, and other backup and replication strategies
Server hardware buildup, teardown and maintenance (RAM, HDDs/SSDs, CPUs, RAID, I/O cards, etc...)
Bash scripting, Python, C/C++, PHP, Javascript, jQuery, MySQL
Fluency in German will be an added advantage
Job Location
Bainbridge Island, Washington
Compensation Package Summary
PHYTEC provides a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees that includes company-paid medical, vision and dental coverage, an employer-matched 401(k) plan, a profit-based bonus plan, and generous vacation and sick leave benefits. Salary depends on experience and qualifications.
Hours
Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm + 24/7 on-call in emergencies
PHYTEC America LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requires all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and/or any other protected class.