IT System Administrator

About Inventprise

At Inventprise, developing innovative and widely available vaccines is in our DNA. By producing targeted vaccines for populations worldwide, we're addressing global health inequalities and empowering people to live healthy lives—no matter where they live. Headquartered in Redmond, WA, our goal is to deliver affordable, effective vaccines at large scale to Low and Middle-Income Countries, as well as populations in the U.S. and around the world. Inventprise is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people are inspired to do their best work. We’re proud to have some of the world’s most qualified industry scientists, researchers, and manufacturing professionals on our team, and strive to create a vibrant, dynamic presence in the Washington State Life Sciences environment.

What the Role Offers - IT System Administrator

The IT System Administrator will manage and optimize Windows Server projects, oversee Azure AD and Office 365, design and maintain network infrastructure, and ensure system security. Responsibilities include backups, virtualization (Hyper-V), server performance, patch management, and supporting technical initiatives involving cloud solutions and emerging technologies.

What You Need to Succeed

• Manage and optimize the design and delivery of projects associated with Microsoft Windows Server and stack, including installs and setup of new servers and server upgrades to server 2022.
• Management of Azure AD, Office 365, and all associated applications that the company utilizes on and off-premise.
• Design, implement, and manage the network and domain associations that encompass Inventprise’s physical locations.
• Manage and understand network equipment, including firewalls and switches, ensuring VLAN access and non-cross-pollination of VLAN segments.
  
• Administer and manage daily backups via Veeam and or other company-procured and managed backup solutions. This would include validating backup and recoveries, and providing mean time to recovery metrics for both local and online solutions.
• Enhance resiliency by moving corporate services, such as DNS and DHCP, to highly available deployments on individual servers. This would include other services such as file share, etc.
• Lead business-critical information security initiatives involving encryption of local workstations and scanning network for vulnerabilities using tools such as Nexus Vulnerability Scanner. Incorporate memberships into free tools such as CISA and other free solutions.
• Support and management of network infrastructure of routers, switches, wireless access points, and all VPN connections and port configurations.
• Minimal understanding of SQL and its variants.
• Monitor client and server alerts utilizing purchased or open-sourced options as determined by IT leadership.
• Document existing network and software matrix and related dependencies, including department usage and local department SME’s.
• Audit existing GPO environment and AD environment and contribute extensively, with IT leadership, in the migration of AD and other legacy systems to recent and compliant OS’s.
• Work with System Administrators to ensure that patches are being deployed in a timely manner to both severs and clients, managing downtime windows and notifications.
  
• In partnership with IT leadership, contribute to the technology architecture design, strategy, vision, requirements, and solutions for large-scale initiatives to reduce one-off types of implementations and corresponding administrative overhead.
• Administer the virtual environments based on MS Hyper-v technologies
• Evaluate and provide input on new technologies such as converged, hyper-converged infrastructure, monitoring solutions, and cloud integration.
• Review emerging technologies and provide recommendations based on industry best practices enhancing infrastructure services and security to end users.
• Maintain availability and optimal performance of all servers within the company’s local and online environment.
• Monitoring and administration of the company network, securing the network in accordance with the current best practices.
• Installing and configuring software and computer systems.
• Diagnosing and resolving issues with software or hardware.
• Provide technical support for the company.
• Develop solutions utilizing Azure or AWS online that would synergize with ongoing or future technology projects, aiming at convergence of platforms.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field.
• 5 years of hands-on demonstratable experience of experience in this System Administrator role.

Physical Demands:

• Must be present on site for all related responsibilities and be able to routinely perform activities as needed.
• Must be able to sit and stand unassisted for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
  
  

Mental Demands:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with an attention to detail
• Must maintain high level alertness and acuity for analytical review and processing of documentation, daily.
• Able to work independently with changing priorities.
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Onsite position in Redmond or Woodinville, WA. No remote or hybrid work is available for this position.
• Extended periods of time on the computer.
• Extended periods of time on your feet.
• Working in warm environment wearing sterile gowning.
• Working in loud or noisy environments
  
  

Estimated Base Salary: $67,000 - $87,000 Yearly DOE

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, or HSA: Inventprise contributes 80% toward the Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for the employee, and their enrolled spouse, and dependents. Medical plans are currently provided through Premera Blue Cross.
• 401(k) program: Inventprise offers both pre-tax 401(k) and post-tax Roth retirement savings plans, letting you decide how you want to save for the future. We also make an employer contribution of 3% of your total earnings each pay period, regardless of whether you contribute.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, in addition to paid holidays.
• Stock & Bonus Plans: Employees are eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus and Stock plans.

Our People-First Philosophy

At Inventprise, you’ll be part of a world-class team working on innovative vaccines and technologies that have global impact. Our people are an integral part of our strategy, allowing us to grow as a company and improve our performance year-over-year.
Our company was built on the belief that by working together, we have the ability to make the world a better place and improve lives. We have a growth mindset and are constantly looking for ways to enhance our contributions to improve global health. We believe that when we support each other and set high standards, we are able to do our best work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Inventprise is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, gender, identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Salary : $67,000 - $87,000