Systems Administrator

POWERED BY TRUST. At Safran Electrical & Power, we're all about trust: the trust employees place in the Safran Group and the trust customers place in us. We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by Forbes as the 28th World's Best Employer in 2022. In the role of System Administrator 3, you have the roles to advise, assist, inform, train and alert as related to IT systems in their scope and manage directly all or a part of a project which is in their expertise of Systems and Storage. If you're looking for the opportunity to apply your talents and demonstrate your enthusiasm for the aerospace industry as we build smarter electrical solutions for a better flight, this could be the position for you!

The System & Storage Build Specialist is involved on the architecture evolution and on the technical qualification of platforms or components.

Administration

 Responsible for the optimal functioning of system and storage components

 Implements the tools guaranteeing the coherence of the infrastructures;

 Has global vision of information systems and good knowledge of the company processes;

 Develops rules for using the necessary tools, in accordance with company standards;

 Documents, promotes and monitors their applications;

 Manages and maintains the technical infrastructures, (Servers, Virtualization, Storage, Backup, etc.)

 Manages operations on system and storage major incidents;

 Monitors resources (Servers, Virtualization, storage, backup, etc..).

Installation and Testing

 Installs the active part of the connections (ESX, servers, storages) and system software;

 Respects the installation, connection ... procedures for hardware and software;

 Controls / installs the updates;

 Performs tests of system and storage equipments.

Monitoring

 Understand the impacts on production;

 Ensure the operability of proposed solutions and the associated organization;

 Control of project security constraints.

Technical Referent

 Define roadmap for infrastructure developments (new hardware, software version, sourcing strategy);

 Define the roadmap of changes in the services offered to businesses and internal customers;

 Identify new services and new features to be added to the service catalog;

 Define maintenance projects in operational condition (adding capacity, upgrading, etc.).

As the North American headquarters for Safran Electrical & Power, the Denton, Texas facility's diverse team works together to innovate smarter electrical solutions for a better flight. Safran is a champion of the local community and supports programs like United Way, Serve Denton, and the Denton Independent School District, among other local organizations. Safran has won many prestigious awards from our customers, including the Sikorsky Elite Supplier and the Boeing Supplier of the Year. Located in the heart of North Texas.

Complementary Description

Ongoing initiatives, like Women@Safran and our engagement action plans, have helped to create a diverse, inclusive, empowered, people-first, excellence-driven culture, making Safran Electrical & Power a great place to work.

The CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) strategy, Engage for the Future, is based on four pillars: decarbonizing aviation, being an exemplary employer, exemplifying responsible industry, and affirming our commitment to society. In response to the urgent climate challenge, Safran has an ambitious policy to support the transition to carbon-neutral aviation by 2050, involving all of our teams in the solutions. At Safran, we are passionate employees who work together for a sustainable future.

Safran Electrical & Power offers competitive salaries, recognition programs, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans with employer match, corporate university training courses, professional development programs, tuition assistance, hybrid remote work, flexible work scheduling and paid leave. We offer the opportunity for a rich and diverse career across over 300 job fields and international sites while our teams work to continuously develop their skills.

Relocation assistance offered for this position.

 Define maintenance projects in operational condition (adding capacity, upgrading, etc.).

Job Requirements

Safran Electrical & Power looks for service-oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills, the right attitude and adaptability to an innovative and evolving environment.

Education and/or Experience

 Bachelor's Degree required in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related field.

 Requires 5 years of VMware, Storage and Windows Server experience.

 Prefers VMware, NetApp and EMC certifications.

 Prefers 5 years in server hardware maintenance and support.

Knowledge/Skills

 Data Storage Solutions knowledge and administration – Expert (NetApp, EMC – preferred)

 Server/Storage hardware familiarity – Advanced (Dell, HP, EMC, NetApp hardware – preferred)

 Windows Server Concepts and knowledge – Advanced

 VMware Administration – Advanced

o High proficiency with vSphere, vSAN, and other VMware products and platforms. In general, they must be adept at network engineering, with working knowledge of firewalls, servers, networks, and operating systems

 Citrix App and Desktop Virtualization – Advanced

 Demonstrate IT Engineering and Architecture skills

 General Systems Administration – Expert

 Excellent verbal and written communication skils – Advanced (English)

 Good knowledge of the ITIL Process (Service, Risk, Security, and Governance management)

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

 VMware VCA, VCP – preferred

 NetApp NCSA, NCDA, NCSE – preferred

 EMC Data Storage Systems Administration Specialist/Expert – preferred

 Citrix CCP-V, CCA-V – preferred

Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:

• Team oriented

• Process focused

• Open & honest communication

• Quality minded

• Ability to persevere and honor commitments

• Recognizes success

• Executes with urgency

• Creates solutions

• Customer focused

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Safran Electrical & Power is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail kimberly.copley@safrangroup.com or call: 940-272-5725. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates for positions with Safran Electrical & Power must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire.