Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for an IT Network Engineer III at our Lynnwood, WA location.
This is an on-site position.
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).
This facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA's New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation's Alice all-electric aircraft. You'll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains.
Job Summary:
The IT Network Engineer III is responsible for maintenance of all local and wide area network infrastructure technologies for Crane Aerospace and Electronics worldwide locations. Maintaining network administration tools with a particular focus on network access control systems. Maintaining relationships with third party vendors as well as the CraneCo Global GIS team. This role will require travel as needed to branch locations to perform maintenance and rollout activities.
Essential Functions:
Administration of networking hardware such as switches, routers, wireless access points, firewalls, and security appliances.
Administration of network access control systems.
Maintenance of all network management platforms such as firewall management systems, network configuration management tools, and vulnerability management systems.
Act as an escalation point for LAN, WAN and NAC issues as needed from the CraneAE Service Desk team.
Provide data and reporting of KPI's to IT management for monthly reporting.
Maintain a relationship with key third-party vendors such as hardware/software vendors, and VARs to provide support to the infrastructure as needed.
Provide subject matter expertise for all networking technologies with participation in decision-making processes for the acquisition of new technologies into the environment.
Work closely with other IT functional groups to ensure cohesive support and strategies across the IT organization.
Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management
Minimum Qualifications :
Experience : Minimum 7 years in an IT role & minimum 4 years in a Network Engineering role. Demonstrated ability to run mid to large scale network implementations. Demonstrated ability to implement network access control technologies both on the edge and internally.
Knowledge: Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Global Protect, SDWAN
Skills : Strong communication and interpersonal skills both oral and written; Leadership; Supervision; Organization and prioritization
Ability : Technical administration of complex solutions; Travel as needed
Education/Certification : BS degree or equivalent experience is required
Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Top Benefits:
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you'll enjoy:
Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment.
Working Conditions :
Standard office environment
Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
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
Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
Mental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinets
Workspace (line, cube, etc):cubicle/desk
You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.
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.
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.
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Salary Range: 119,400 - 142,000 USD Annual . Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.
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 Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
At Crane, we believe that attracting and retaining the highest quality people is the best insurance of success. Our goal is to recruit talented people and train them within a culture that calls for performance with trust and respect. Join us.
The unique backgrounds and differences of our associates make us stronger, more capable, and more successful. Beyond an associate's base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non-cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement - as well as performance-based bonus programs for certain positions. Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on-the-job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs. We firmly believe in associate growth that supports career progression and we will proactively support your ongoing career development.
