Systems Engineer at MI Windows and Doors

Job Description

Pay Range: $96,000 - $120,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications

MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and PGTI is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country.

The Systems Engineer is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related infrastructure are continually up and running, and that system-wide backups and monitoring are accurate and complete.

This position can be based in Tacoma, WA or North Venice, FL – Please note that there is a travel requirement listed below under Qualifications

Responsibilities

Life cycle maintenance of systems

Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations

Provide restores from backups when requested

Proactively check backup health and completeness

Proactively monitor and respond to system wide health

Analyze system logs and identify potential issues with computer systems

Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes

Respond to system outages

Install and configure new hardware and software

Responsibility for documenting the configuration of the system

Troubleshoot problems, both hardware and software, with systems

Apply operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes

Perform routine audits of systems and software

Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advance notice

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Computer/IT related field is desired

7+ years’ experience as a Server System Administrator in Windows, Unix, and/or Linux

5+ years’ networking experience, including firewalls, switches, and routers

Experience in a role supporting multiple locations is desired

Experience with DNS, DHCP, Active Directory

Experience managing MS Internet Information Server (IIS)

Experience with MS SQL, Oracle or MySQL is desired

Experience with NetApp Storage is preferred

Experience with VMware and Nutanix virtualization platforms, including deployment, administration, and optimization of enterprise infrastructure preferred

Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence

Excellent problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including documentation

Strong interpersonal skills

Willing to travel 10% - 25%

Physical requirements

Prolonged standing and periodically lifting, stretching and twisting

Prolonged sitting and terminal use

May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. periodically

Hand dexterity and strength

Work outside normal hours may be required, including some weekends as needed to support the needs of the business

Work environment

Work performed primarily indoors and in production type facility

What We Offer

At MITER Brands, we invest in your health, wealth, and wellness. Our comprehensive benefits package supports you and your eligible spouse/dependents while helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.

We offer competitive pay, a 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Health & Wellness

Three comprehensive medical plan options

Prescription drug coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Teladoc virtual healthcare services

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual Wellness Clinic

Financial Protection

Company-paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Company-paid Short-Term Disability

Company-paid Long-Term Disability

Supplemental Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Legal Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Team Member Discount Program

MITER Brands, including MI Windows and Doors, Milgard, and PGT Innovations, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship Disclosure:

The Company does not offer employer sponsorship at this time. Therefore, candidates must provide truthful and complete information regarding their eligibility to work in the and any current or future need for employment sponsorship. Misrepresentation regarding work authorization or sponsorship need at any stage of the hiring process will result in disqualification from consideration, rescission of an employment offer, or termination of employment.

Systems Engineer at MI Windows and Doors

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