DC (Oelwein) IT/OT Systems Engineer

East Penn Manufacturing - Deka Batteries • Oelwein, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

East Penn is currently seeking an IT/OT Engineer I who supports the integration, reliability, security, and day-to-day operation of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems within the organization and works closely with IT, engineering, operations, and other cross-functional teams to maintain and troubleshoot technology supporting critical operational processes. The position assists with system implementation, configuration, monitoring, documentation, cybersecurity, and continuous improvement while developing expertise in IT/OT technologies, standards, and best practices.
The IT/OT Systems Engineer I will partner with manufacturing support to provide 99.999 uptime objectives to all systems used by the plant operations. Managing incidents with a sense of urgency and provide updates to management is required.
The IT/OT Systems Engineer I should be resourceful, with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve issues. This role also requires patience and strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with a variety of interdisciplinary teams and end users.

Requirements

• Prior experience as a System Administrator, Network Administrator, or similar role
• ITAR Compliance, NIST 800-171 or other equivalent security experience.
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems
• Virtual server management with VMWare
• Technical understanding of DHCP, DNS and Active Directory.
• Ability to create scripts in PowerShell or other languages.
• Ability to manage risk/security and changing direction of projects.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a focus on assessment and resolution of issues
• Ability to analyze problems and formulate alternative/creative solutions to problems
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Proficient in multi-tasking, prioritizing, and managing time effectively; can work effectively in high-pressure situations that require clear and sound decisions/actions.
• Strong interpersonal skills; a team player with proven ability to work across functional areas and all levels of the organization
• A high standard in work quality and ability to follow through is a must.
• Dependable and flexible when necessary
• To conform to U.S. Government International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

• ITIL experience is a plus
• What’s Up Gold experience is a plus
• ITIL Certification
• Industry Security Certifications
• MCSA
• MCSA, VMWare VCP, or CompTIA Server+

Responsibilities

• Install and configure software and hardware as necessary.
• Provide asset management, including maintenance and inventory of all devices using our CMDB software.
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
• Troubleshoot issues and outages
• Provide disaster recovery and high availability solutions to meet company 7X24X365 needs
• Perform system upgrades to OS and hardware.
• Manage DNS, DHCP and Active Directory on daily basis.
• Build an internal knowledge base with technical documentation, manuals, and IT policies
• Provide end user support at workstation levels as needed.
• Configure systems to meet compliance requirements with GDPR, ITAR and NIST 800.
• After hours support or project work as required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level