Crane Aerospace & Electronics is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our high performing team of Information Technology professionals in Chandler, AZ.

Job Summary:

The Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting Crane Aerospace & Electronics’ worldwide data center and cloud infrastructure. This position will primarily support our on-prem data centers, cloud environments, hypervisor management, storage, networking, and backups. Additional areas of responsibility include virtual machine deployment, monitoring, alerting, and automation.

This position is eligible for our Crane Flex Remote schedule which allows for the option of full-time work-from-home. Some conditions apply which will be discussed during the interview process. Full policy to be provided after hire.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the planning and implementation of cloud-based systems in Azure, and on-prem systems including Nutanix and VMware
• Deployment, management, and patching of hypervisor technologies, including Nutanix and VMware
• Deployment, automation, and monitoring of virtual machines in Azure, Nutanix, and VMware environments
• Responsible for ensuring uptime of critical business systems and infrastructure through monitoring and timely remediation of critical infrastructure issues
• Preserves data assets by supporting disaster recovery and backup procedures
• Supports our information technology strategies, policies, and procedures
• Identifies issues, evaluates trends, and anticipates requirements
• Ensures adherence to all regulatory compliance processes and requirements, including but not limited to Sarbanes-Oxley, DFARS, ITAR, CMMC and like regulations
• Responsible for supporting the monitoring, alerting and automation infrastructure for critical business systems and infrastructure
• Maintains organization's effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing infrastructure technologies
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

• 5 years of experience as Systems Engineer in a medium to high volume environment
• Experience in managing hypervisor technologies including VMware vSphere and Nutanix
• Experience managing backup appliances, storage arrays, and server blade systems
• Experience deploying virtual machines in on-prem and cloud infrastructure

Knowledge:

• Current knowledge of cloud and on-prem compute technologies, hypervisors, networking, storage, blade servers, and backups
• Understanding of hypervisor and virtual machine performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and best practices
• Understanding of automation tools and deployment methods

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong problem solving skills

• Ability to complete job requirements within time constraints

• Ability to train new employees to support systems as required

• Ability to work effectively in an individual or team environment;

• Must be self-motivated and directed

Education/Certification:

• BS degree in computer-oriented technical discipline or equivalent experience

Employment Eligibility Requirement:

• This position requires access to controlled data or information and therefore only US persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Working Conditions:

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment

• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE

• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes

• Must be flexible to work overtime and weekends as needed

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

Crane Aerospace & Electronics offers competitive salaries and outstanding opportunities for career growth and development. Some of our amazing benefits include 401k match, education reimbursement, and 12 paid holidays per year. You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.comfor more information on our company and great opportunities

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.