Schweitzer Engineering Labs

IT Analyst - Datacenter

Schweitzer Engineering Labs$84K — $124K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years in a technical environment
  • Knowledge of IT best practices and policies
  • Desire for continuous learning
  • Experience with programming and scripting
  • Ability to mentor IT interns
  • Adaptability to dynamic environments

Responsibilities

  • Design and secure datacenter infrastructure
  • Administer hypervisors and virtual machines
  • Maintain physical server infrastructure
  • Operate SAN and NAS storage platforms
  • Manage backup systems and their integrity
  • Monitor datacenter power and environmental systems
  • Implement Infrastructure as Code for automation

Benefits

  • 100% employee owned with ESOP and 401(k) options
  • Comprehensive health insurance including life and disability
  • Paid time off: 10 holidays, 12 days vacation, and sick leave
  • Support for professional growth through courses and tuition assistance
  • Additional benefits for wellness and family needs
Full Job Description
Are you passionate about building reliable and secure IT infrastructure? As an IT Analyst, you will play a critical role in designing, operating, and supporting core datacenter platforms that power SEL's services. Your day-to-day work will support physical and virtual infrastructure such as hypervisors, servers, storage, backup systems, and power, with a focus on availability, performance, and resilience. If you enjoy hands-on infrastructure work, value stability and security, and take pride in operational excellence, this role this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Note: US Citizenship is Required

As an IT Analyst, a typical day might include the following:
  • Design, implement, secure, and support datacenter infrastructure.
  • Administer hypervisors and VMs to ensure availability, performance, and scalability.
  • Maintain physical server infrastructure, including racking, cabling, firmware, and hardware lifecycle.
  • Operate and maintain SAN and NAS storage platforms.
  • Administer backup systems; verify backup integrity and recovery readiness.
  • Monitor and support datacenter power, UPS, cooling, and environmental systems.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to infrastructure reliability, security, and resilience.
  • Perform capacity and lifecycle planning for compute, storage, power, and cooling resources.
  • Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) to standardize and automate infrastructure deployment and management.


This job might be for you if you have:
  • A bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience in an IT environment
  • 2+ years of related experience in a technical environment
  • Knowledge of IT methods, practices, procedures, and policies
  • A desire for life-long learning to maintain a comprehensive understanding of evolving technologies
  • Experience using programming languages and script writing
  • Experience teaching and mentoring IT interns and associates
  • Embraces dynamic, fast-paced environments; adapts well to rapid change
  • The ability to participate in after hours on call rotation
  • The ability to practice absolute confidentiality and unquestionable ethics
  • Excellent customer service commitment
  • Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
  • The ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities


Preferred Qualifications
  • Technical background and knowledge of manufacturing and/or engineering processes
  • Ability to meet Motor Vehicle Report Qualification Standards of SEL


Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds

Location:

Pullman, WA- This position is located in Pullman, WA. Nestled in Eastern Washington, offering an exceptional quality of life. Embrace the charm of small-town living with spacious surroundings, no traffic hassles, and easy access to outdoor adventures in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. Plus, benefit from excellent schools and universities in the area.

#SEL25

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

  • We're 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
  • We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
  • We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
  • Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.


Pay Range Data:

IT Analyst: $84,200 - $124,500 per year. Lead IT Analyst: $97,700 - $144,400 per year. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills

Communication with Applicants

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About Schweitzer Engineering Labs

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) designs, manufactures, and supports products and services ranging from generator and transmission protection to distribution automation and control systems. Founded in 1982 by Edmund O. Schweitzer III, SEL is headquartered in Pullman, Washington, and has operations in over 80 countries. SEL's products and services are used by utilities, industrial companies, and transportation systems to ensure the safe and reliable operation of their power systems. SEL is known for its innovative solutions and commitment to customer service, and has won numerous awards for its products and workplace culture.
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