Information Technology Specialist

ABOUT PARKER MEGGITT AEROSPACE GROUP

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight throughout the aircraft's lifecycle, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise and our breadth of differentiated technologies ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers. This global impact is what makes our work at Parker Meggitt so meaningful.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited professional and personal development opportunities. Working with some of the industry's most brilliant minds, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. This is not just a job but a continuous learning and growth journey.

At Parker Aerospace Group, our team members belong, matter, and make a difference. We believe that the key to attracting talented new team members is focusing on everyone’s talents and potential rather than the job specification. If you have innovative ideas and a commitment to excellence, we are more than happy to consider you for other roles at Parker that may be a good fit. Your unique perspective and ideas are what we value most.

Parker Meggitt Simi Valley Fire, Safety, and Power Division site is a fully integrated location with product responsibility from Marketing and Engineering through Supplier Management, Program Management, and Manufacturing, ending with delivery to customers.

Parker Meggitt Simi Valley Fire, Safety, and Power Division is a worldwide leader in multiple Commercial and Military Aerospace product lines, including Fire and Smoke Detection and Extinguishing systems, Bleed Air Overheat detection systems, Actuators, Rudder Pedal Assemblies, Pumps, Fuel Gauging Systems, High-Temperature cables, and more.

Parker Meggitt Simi Valley Fire, Safety, and Power Division is also a key supplier in selecting energy markets, including nuclear gas analyzers and nuclear containment vessel penetration cables. We work directly with the largest global aerospace companies, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, Lockheed Martin, and many others.

JOB DESIGNATION

The Digital IT Technical Specialist is responsible for the implementation and support of highly secure and resilient information technology solutions and is considered a subject matter expert. Accountable for delivery of technical systems/solutions, plus the architecture and documentation within their area of technical expertise, supporting division/enterprise environments, while focused on continuous improvement in support of the IT strategic vision and roadmap.

This position is expect to implement, manage and support both IT systems and IT network Infrastructure across Parker Meggitt’s Fire Safety & Power systems (FSPS) division

This position is located in Simi Valley, CA

JOB CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the stable, consistent and secure operation of all facets of IT infrastructure including storage, servers, network and telecom solutions.

• Understands business impact; Create and communicate decisions impacting the wider business, effectively managing customer expectations

• Guide and train team members in technical business skills & processes

• Has a broad understanding of Digital and IT strategy across all functions and can assess impact within own area of responsibility.

• Interprets business requirements effectively that can translate to information technology solutions

• Applies and leads continuous improvement initiatives to streamline and improve system efficiencies

• Leads the development and implementation of solutions that address new business requirements, while managing risk on implementation projects

• Performs IT life-cycle management methodologies, including design, system analysis of complex technologies with considerable scope, development, testing, project management (goals and objectives) and change management

• Establishes methods to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes; Identifies deficiencies in IT systems/processes and recommends and/or implements solutions / areas for improvement

• Consistency Documenting/Updating the IT environment and IT policies

• Designs, plans, installs, configures and supports compute, storage & backup infrastructure solutions

• Installs and configures IT application software, including upgrades, updates, and patches, as necessary

• Assists with configuring, installing, and maintaining network infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, and wireless access points and other network & telecom equipment, as needed

• Implement and maintain security measures, monitor threats, and responding to security incidents as required

• Works with Group IT to migrate workloads to the cloud. Manages and administers the Microsoft Azure cloud environment, including provisioning, configuration, performance monitoring, and security.

• Configures, manages, and maintains a disaster recovery plan.

Other responsibilities as assigned:

• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance

• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education: (REQUIRED) Bachelor’s degree in Computing Science or Information Systems is required

Years Experience: Min 5+ years of experience with Information Technology

Experience:

• Experience with server, storage & datacenter management.

• Experience in VMware, Dell Apex VxRail, or Microsoft Hypervisor virtualization.

• Strong technical knowledge and experience managing & maintaining Windows Server 2012, 2016 and 2019 in an enterprise environment

• Practical experience with cloud based compute solution such as Azure.

• Experience in deploying & managing MS SQL environment

• Proficient in backup technologies such as Commvault, Symantec NetBackup, Rubrik, VEEM, or Cloud Backup technologies (Azure).

• Proficient in SCCM, Managing GPOs, Active Directory, and developing PowerShell scripts.

• Experience planning and implementing disaster recovery solutions.

• Good understanding of Network layers.

• ITIL Foundations or Intermediate level certification strong preferred.

WORK AUTHORIZATION: This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Citizen within the meaning of ITAR. This role is subject to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and DoD OPSEC program, which requires the incumbent to be a US citizen

Please note that the salary range information is only applicable for California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $100K-$135K plus 12.5% target Annual bonus.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EN-USA): Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Howe,ver, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accordance with U.S. import & and export regulations. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”). If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.