Database/System Administrator
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Torrance, California |
About this job
- Job Identification 113173
- Job Category Information Technology
- Posting Date 05/16/2025, 03:58 PM
- Locations 3016 W Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA, 90505, US
- Job Schedule Full time
- Remote Work Schedule Availability? Partially Remote
- LinkedIn Recruiter Tag #LI-SH2
- Export-Controlled Data This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
* Administer and maintain computerized databases, ensuring high availability, efficiency, and data security.
* Analyze information requirements and develop specifications for database design and maintenance.
* Manage all source code within the environment and provide guidance on policies, technical issues, and data structure strategies.
* Collaborate with data center teams to maintain and upgrade Unix/Linux and Microsoft Windows servers and operating systems.
* Perform system and network programming, software maintenance, security administration, and backup/recovery processes.
* Oversee day-to-day operations of assigned systems and shared infrastructure, ensuring maximum uptime and system reliability.
* Monitor and improve service performance through system tuning, Progress database tuning, development refreshes, and application upgrades.
* Administer QAD applications and related system environments.
* Maintain Unix/Linux printing, Samba services, and source control systems.
* Support users and manage scheduling tasks via Cron and Windows batch tools.
* Create and maintain Unix/Linux scripts and configure kernels as needed.
* Manage Active Directory groups and assist with patching/security on Windows application servers.
* Implement new systems or upgrades by participating in planning, execution, and documentation to meet project and change control standards.
* Participate in compliance activities such as the annual Self-Assessment Template (ASAT).
* Coordinate with global teams to streamline compliance efforts across centralized systems and infrastructure.
Key Challenges:
* Delivering consistent IT service in a rapidly evolving technical environment.
* Coordinating across local, business unit, and centralized IT resources.
* Balancing multiple projects and priorities with limited resources.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in IT/IS/CS and/or certifications related to Unix/Linux and/or Database administration OR lieu of degree 7+ years of professional experience in QAD and Progress Database administration and Unix/Linux administration
- 5+ years of professional experience in QAD and Progress Database administration and Unix/Linux administration
Additional Requirements
- This is a hybrid position based in any Howmet Fastening System office, with 2-3 remote days depending on business needs
Benefits/Salary:
The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $125K to $155K with an annual incentive plan.
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