Primary Objectives.

• Network Support. Mud Bay has readily available, high-performing networks that are managed to follow our IT standards, guidelines, and industry standards.
• Security Controls. Mud Bay’s security controls have continuous, proactive monitoring, with events reviewed and remediated with collaboration from our team and partners and investigation into bigger principles and complexities.
• Tech Infrastructure. Mud Bay’s infrastructure, hardware, and network are up-to-date and provide optimal stability and performance in all Mud Bay locations, with issues proactively reviewed, managed, and resolved. Future impacts and potential vulnerabilities are anticipated and addressed with support of System Manager and security team.
• Escalation Support. Mud Bay’s Helpdesk team has appropriate support and guidance when technical issues are escalated to System Admins, with persistent problems flagged for continuous improvement.
• Asset Deployment. Mud Bay locations and teams have the tech assets they need to do their jobs well, including in-person, on-premises support and leadership when needed.
• Business Needs. Mud Bay’s technical systems are continuously reviewed for suitability in meeting our business needs, with new systems and improvements researched and proposed when appropriate.
• Mud Bay Experience. Muddies have consistent, proactive, enthusiastic support for their IT needs, helping to create the Mud Bay Experience for customers and colleagues alike.

The Systems Administrator We’re Looking For...

• A great fit for our culture. First and foremost, we’re looking for someone who will be a great fit for Mud Bay’s culture. What is our culture? Or, to ask the same question differently: Who are we and what do we expect of ourselves and one another? Click here to learn more about Mud Bay's culture.
• Organized, proactive and detailed. Has strong organizational skills and a passion for detail, accuracy and efficiency. Is self-motivated, proactive and skilled at prioritization.
• Skilled at research, analysis and presentation. Is able to effectively research technical issues, determine root cause and steps to resolve technical issues and share their findings effectively with the team.
• Collaborator. Enjoys collaboration as well as supporting and facilitating the work of others.
• Great Communicator. Is an effective communicator – both orally and in writing.
• Experienced. Has 3+ years of experience with systems and network administration.
• Educated. Has a Bachelor’s Degree, or AA and technical certifications.

Job Details.

• Hours and location. The IT Systems Administrator II is a full-time, salaried position based in the Olympia home office in Olympia, WA. Occasional remote work and travel may be required.
• Primary Team. As part of the IT team, this position reports to the Senior Systems Manager and collaborates with our Systems Administrator III, Help Desk, and other IT team members.
• Compensation. The salary range for this position is $76,694 - $93,567 depending on skills and experience.
• Benefits. This position is eligible for Mud Bay’s standard benefits package including medical, dental, and vision; Mud Bay’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); staff discount on Mud Bay purchases; 401k available; funds employee contributes to 401k are matched with a contribution into Mud Bay’s ESOP once eligible.
• We don’t discriminate. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, pregnancy (including the potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, childbearing, childbirth, or related medical conditions), religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender expression), marital or family status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), military, uniform service member, or veteran status (including status as an honorably discharged veteran), genetic information, HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, status as a victim of sexual abuse, (including domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking), or on any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Experience

• 3 year(s): Experience with systems and network administration

Education

• Bachelors or better in Information Technology or related field