Sr. Systems Engineer

Who Are We

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner FDH specializes in hardware electrical consumables and expendables licensed products and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce California and has operations across the Americas EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 has locations in 14 countries across the globe with more than 1500 best-in-industry employees and over 650000 square feet of inventory space.

FDH is headquartered in Commerce California and has operations across the Americas EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 has locations in 14 countries across the globe with more than 1500 best-in-industry employees and over 650000 square feet of inventory space.

Why Work Here

At FDH Aero we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people.

We invest in driven diverse and experienced professionals who are naturally curious courageous and motivated towards action. We value tempering confidence with humility and a mission that always starts with service-first.

Our values guide everything we do:

We Are Service First - We act with agility and intelligence to solve our partners most pressing needs. We safeguard our trusted relationships by communicating with clarity and unmatched follow through.

We Are Respectful - We behave with dignity fairness and acceptance. We thrive by prioritizing empathy humility and connection to our collective community.

We are Amplifiers - We invest in driven diverse and experienced professionals businesses and partners. We fuel the entrepreneurial spirit by providing autonomy authority and a clear mission.

We Are Open-Minded - We communicate with intention curiosity and diversity of thought. By actively contributing with courage and candor we challenge the status quo and innovate together.

We Are Accountable - We own responsibility for our outcomes. We set expectations embrace critique and empower every employee to take immediate actions on challenges they encounter.

We Value Our People - Thats why we offer competitive benefits including medical dental vision Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401k matching and wellness programs. We invest in training mentorship and career development to empower our employees to reach their full potential. Our commitment to culture and excellence has earned us recognition as one of Aviation Business News Best Places to Work in Aviation.

As a team member at FDH Aero you are trusted to deliver to innovate and to drive next-generation solutions for tomorrows supply chain demands. Ready to make an impact We proudly pursue top talent with a diverse and global set of experiences and backgrounds.

We Are Looking For

The Senior Systems Engineer is a hand-on self-driven professional responsible for designing implementing and maintaining secure scalable and high-perfurming Azure cloud and network infrastructure. This role combines deep technical expertise with strong collaboration and leadership skills. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced team oriented environment takes ownership of complex challenges and contributes to a culture of mutual support learning and fun. Youll be a part of a high-performing IT organization that values innovation accountability and camaraderie.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities)

• Design and implement Azure-based infrastructure solutions including Azure AD virtual networks virtual machines storage accounts firewalls and VPN gateways
• Manage hybrid identity using Azure AD Connect and Entra ID
• Deploy and manage Azure IaaS and PaaS resources with a focus on scalability high availability and cost optimization
• Monitor troubleshoot and optimize cloud resources using Azure Monitor Log Analytics and native tools
• Support CI/CD pipelines through Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions to automate deployment of workflows
• Lead cloud modernization and migration initiatives from on-premises environments
• Deploy configure and support network devices across multiple sites including Cisco Meraki MX MR and MS platforms
• Design and maintain secure resilient LAN/WAN topologies using SD-WAN firewalls and VPN configurations
• Implement and manage network monitoring alerting and performance tuning for optimal performance and reliability
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure network security and compliance alignment
• Administer Windows Server environments (2019/2022) including Active Directory DNS DHCP and GPO
• Implement and support backup disaster recovery and high availability solutions
• Perform root cause analysis implement long-term corrective measures and drive proactive monitoring
• Collaborate closely with application security and operations teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Manage hybrid infrastructure environments ensuring seamless cloud-to-on-prem connectivity

What You Bring (Qualifications & Skills):

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or equivalent work experience
• 5-8 years of experience in IT infrastructure networking or cloud engineer roles
• At least 3 years of hands-on-experience with Azure infrastructure design implementation and operations
• Extensive knowledge of Azure networking governance and security
• Skilled in PowerShell Azure CLI and automation scripting
• Experience with containerization tools (AKS Docker) and monitoring solutions (Azure Monitor Log Analytics) is beneficial.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Azure(IaaS networking identity storage and security) Cisco Meraki (MX MR MS and Dashboard administration) Window Server administrator (2019/2022) PowerShell or other scripting for automation
• Experience with Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Exchange Online SharePoint Intune) DNS DHCP TCP/IP Networking fundamentals Microsoft Security tools (Defender Sentinel Conditional Access etc..)
• Deep technical expertise in Azure Cloud Service (IaaS/PaaS) and hybrid environments
• Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
• Excellent communication and documentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to lead projects set priorities and deliver results with minimal supervision
• Passion for continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies

Special Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) orasylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• ITAR requirement
• 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A U.S. person according to their definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR

FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.