Systems Engineer

MITER Brands; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

MITER Brands, a leading manufacturer of windows and doors, seeks a Systems Engineer to manage provisioning, configuration, operation, and maintenance of its system infrastructure. The role ensures uptime, backups, and monitoring while supporting multiple locations and occasional after-hours work.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years as a Server System Administrator across Windows/Unix/Linux, strong networking, DNS/DHCP/AD, and experience with IIS, SQL databases, NetApp storage, and virtualization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Computer/IT related field is preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience as a Server System Administrator in Windows, Unix, and/or Linux.
• 5+ years’ networking experience (firewalls, switches, routers).
• Experience supporting multiple locations is a plus.
• Experience with DNS, DHCP, Active Directory.
• Experience managing MS IIS.
• Experience with MS SQL, Oracle or MySQL is desired.
• Experience with NetApp Storage preferred.
• VMware/Nutanix virtualization deployment, administration, optimization preferred.
• Willing to travel 10% - 25%.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Life cycle maintenance of systems.
• Backups and disaster recovery operations.
• Restore data from backups as needed.
• Monitor system health and logs; respond to outages.
• Recommend changes to improve configurations and hardware/software needs.
• Install and configure new hardware/software; document configurations.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues; apply OS updates.
• Perform routine system and software audits.
• Occasional evenings/weekends as business needs.

Skills

Windows/Unix/Linux

Networking

DNS/DHCP/AD

IIS

Databases (SQL)

NetApp Storage

VMware/Nutanix

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer/IT field

High School Diploma

Tools

MS SQL

Oracle

MySQL

NetApp Storage

Job description

Job Description

Pay Range** :** $96,000 - $120,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications

MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and PGTI is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country.

The Systems Engineer is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related infrastructure are continually up and running, and that system-wide backups and monitoring are accurate and complete.

This position can be based in Tacoma, WA or North Venice, FL – Please note that there is a travel requirement listed below under Qualifications

Why work at MITER Brands?

Responsibilities

• Life cycle maintenance of systems
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations
• Provide restores from backups when requested
• Proactively check backup health and completeness
• Proactively monitor and respond to system wide health
• Analyze system logs and identify potential issues with computer systems
• Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes
• Respond to system outages
• Install and configure new hardware and softwareResponsibility for documenting the configuration of the system
• Troubleshoot problems, both hardware and software, with systems
• Apply operating system updates, patches, and configuration changes
• Perform routine audits of systems and software
• Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advance notice

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Computer/IT related field is desired
• 7+ years’ experience as a Server System Administrator in Windows, Unix, and/or Linux
• 5+ years’ networking experience, including firewalls, switches, and routers
• Experience in a role supporting multiple locations is desired
• Experience with DNS, DHCP, Active Directory
• Experience managing MS Internet Information Server (IIS)
• Experience with MS SQL, Oracle or MySQL is desired
• Experience with NetApp Storage is preferred
• Experience with VMware and Nutanix virtualization platforms, including deployment, administration, and optimization of enterprise infrastructure preferred
• Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including documentation
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willing to travel 10% - 25%

Physical requirements

• Prolonged standing and periodically lifting, stretching and twisting
• Prolonged sitting and terminal use
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. periodically
• Hand dexterity and strength
• Work outside normal hours may be required, including some weekends as needed to support the needs of the business

Work environment

• Work performed primarily indoors and in production type facility

What We Offer

At MITER Brands, we invest in your health, wealth, and wellness. Our comprehensive benefits package supports you and your eligible spouse/dependents while helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.

We offer competitive pay, a 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Health & Wellness

• Three comprehensive medical plan options
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Teladoc virtual healthcare services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Wellness Clinic

Financial Protection

• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program

MITER Brands, including MI Windows and Doors, Milgard, and PGT Innovations, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship Disclosure:

The Company does not offer employer sponsorship at this time. Therefore, candidates must provide truthful and complete information regarding their eligibility to work in the U.S. and any current or future need for employment sponsorship. Misrepresentation regarding work authorization or sponsorship need at any stage of the hiring process will result in disqualification from consideration, rescission of an employment offer, or termination of employment.