IT Analyst

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, IS Department seeks a professional, collaborative, and detail-oriented individual for our IT Analyst position in Pullman, WA!

US Citizenship Required

As an IT Analyst, a typical day might include the following: 

• Design, implement, research, secure and support enterprise systems.
• Identify and mitigate risks inherent in IT systems
• Monitor, improve, troubleshoot and perform capacity planning for systems
• Support and troubleshoot complex user requests.
• Plan and manage projects.  Create and maintain concise and thorough IT documentation
• Develop and maintain automation solutions to improve operational efficiency, reduce manual effort, and increase system reliability
• Design, implement, and support CI/CD pipelines to automate application, infrastructure, and configuration deployment processes
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to automate system provisioning, monitoring, patching, and lifecycle management
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized workloads and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes

This job might be for you if:

• 2+ years of related experience in a technical environment
• Knowledge of IT methods, practices, procedures, and policies
• Desire for life-long learning to maintain a comprehensive understanding of evolving technologies
• Experience teaching and mentoring IT interns and associates
• Embraces dynamic, fast-paced environments; adapts well to rapid change
• Ability to participate in after hours on call rotation
• Practices absolute confidentiality and unquestionable ethics
• Excellent customer service commitment
• Strong automation mindset with a passion for eliminating repetitive tasks and improving operational processes
• Familiarity with modern infrastructure practices including Infrastructure as Code, Git-based workflows, and automated testing
• Working knowledge of containerization technologies and container orchestration platforms
• Ability to analyze complex problems and develop scalable, maintainable technical solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience in an IT environment
• Technical background and knowledge of manufacturing and/or engineering processes
• Ability to meet Motor Vehicle Report Qualification Standards of SEL
• Experience with programming and scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, SQL, or similar technologies
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using modern source control and automation platforms
• Experience with container technologies and container orchestration platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with automation, configuration management, and Infrastructure as Code tools
• Familiarity with version control systems and collaborative software development practices

Location  

Pullman, WA- SEL corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.

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Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.

• 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: $82,000 - $122,900

We set starting pay based on job-related factors such as your experience, training, knowledge, and skills. We are looking to fill this position at the IT Analyst level, and we welcome applicants with a range of experience. Depending on your background, we may consider you for a different level, with compensation aligned accordingly.

Communication with Applicants 

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SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.